Katie Taylor (left) defends her undisputed lightweight title against Amanda Serrano
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will become the first female fighters to ever headline at Madison Square Garden, as they face off with Taylor’s undisputed lightweight title on the line tonight.
The Irishwoman enters this historic bout unbeaten as a professional, with a record of 20-0 and six knockouts to her name. Taylor, 35, is an Olympic gold medal-winner and former super-lightweight champion, but she said this week of this evening’s clash with Serrano: “Saturday night is going to be the best night of my life. Everything is going to pale in comparison to what will happen on Saturday night.”
Meanwhile, Serrano has just one defeat in her 44 professional fights, and the Puerto Rican – who has held titles across seven divisions – is unified featherweight champion. “I am doing this for Latinos,” the 33-year-old said this week. “This is the first time that Puerto Rico will have an undisputed champion.” It is part of the blood, I guess,” retorted Taylor. “My dad was a boxer, my two brothers boxed, my mother was the first female boxing judge in Ireland. So, I feel like I am carrying on her pioneering spirit.”
Follow live updates from Taylor vs Serrano and the undercard, below.
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Yafai vs Cartagena – Round 2
Yafai smirking as his shots continue to land. He’s warned by his corner to relax.
Lots of power shots from Yafai, who is starting to sling straight lefts at Cartagena.
Cartagena isn’t throwing much back. When he does, it’s of little note.
The referee says, “You’ve got to show me something,” to the American repeatedly.
The round ends and Cartagena’s corner say he won’t come out for the third round! It’s over!
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Yafai vs Cartagena – Round 1
Yafai gets after Cartagena right away.
The Briton backs up the American and flicks out jabs to set up heavy hooks from both sides.
Yafai standing southpaw. He slides an uppercut between Cartagena’s guard.
A few times Yafai is warned for pushing his opponent.
An assertive first round for the new pro.
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The main card is upon us!
Team GB Olympic gold medal-winner Galal Yafai is in action first, fighting for the second time as a professional.
After winning his pro debut via fifth-round TKO in February, flyweight Yafai now takes on Miguel Cartagena.
Ten rounds scheduled here!
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano
Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano
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