The fight was a thrilling 10-round contest, but the unanimous 95-94 decision by all three judges has stirred some major controversy. A point deduction against Taylor in the eighth round due to a head collision, which worsened a previous cut, added to the debate. Serrano expressed her frustration post-fight, saying, “I knew when it went to the judges, it was going to be a little shady.”
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Serrano, who moved up three weight divisions for the fight, stated, “I am the featherweight champion of the world. I want to be great. I only fight the best. It is what it is. I’m a featherweight. Every time you get a cut it hurts. You get blood in your eye.”
She also accused Taylor of headbutting, a claim Taylor denied, explaining, “It was completely accidental. They’re calling me a dirty fighter and whatever but that wasn’t purposely done. Obviously, I’m in there fighting like she is, and it’s a rough sport. Sometimes you get head clashes. You have to fight through those things. This is the fight game.”
Both fighters are facing a mandatory suspension by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration for at least 30 days, as regulations require fighters to rest three days for each round fought, with a minimum seven-day break. Given their 10-round bout, they will be sidelined for at least a month, with potential extensions based on medical advice.
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FAQs:
Did Katie Taylor fight against Amanda Serrano in 2022?
Yes, Taylor previously defended her lightweight titles against Serrano at Madison Square Garden back in April 2022, winning by split decision. Where did the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing event take place?
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s fight took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in front of a massive crowd, with the live streaming of the event on Netflix.
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