Katie Taylor secured a controversial unanimous decision victory over Amanda Serrano in their rematch, leaving the fighting community divided and questioning the judges’ scoring, despite Taylor having a point deducted for holding.
Katie Taylor has now claimed two victories over Amanda Serrano, leaving the fighting world buzzing with controversy. Fans are still debating the outcomes of their intense matchups.
During Friday’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event in Arlington, Texas, Taylor and Serrano faced off again. This bout was arguably more electrifying—and contentious—than their first encounter.
Their initial clash in April 2022 ended with Taylor winning by split decision, a razor-thin margin that had fans on edge. This time around, she secured a unanimous decision with identical 95-94 scores, despite Serrano appearing to close in on leveling the series.
Adding fuel to the fire, Taylor had a point deducted for repeated holding that led to headbutts. Yet, judges concluded she did enough to keep her super lightweight titles.
UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling was perplexed by the decision, highlighting the fight stats that seemed to suggest another narrative. “Stupid fight stats make zero sense,” he exclaimed. “One hundred more strikes and lost? With a point deduction? I don’t get it.”
Sterling wasn’t alone in his confusion; many others echoed his sentiments. Fighter reactions flooded social media, expressing disbelief and frustration over the scoring.
One tweet read: “Wow. What a shit decision. What a complete FARCE.” Another fan likened Serrano to “the TERMINATOR,” always advancing and never backing down.
Terrance McKinney chimed in with humor: “How they let shawty do a thousand head butts of death lol Serrano won it for me tho what a war.”
Marc Goddard took a different angle, praising the fight as an “Incredible advert for boxing.” The bout’s intensity certainly captivated audiences.
Demetrious Johnson added a sobering note: “Aaahhh CTE will come for these ladies one day!” A reminder of the sport’s harsh realities.
The debate rages on, underscoring the unpredictable nature of combat sports and the passion they ignite among fans and fighters alike.