Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano III: Trilogy fight headlines historic all-female bill at Madison Square Garden
Rian Noctor
Yesterday at 17:00
Katie Taylor once again puts her women's super-lightweight titles on the line against Puerto Rican sensation Amanda Serrano this Friday night/Saturday morning at Madison Square Garden in New York, topping the bill on a historic all-female card.
You can follow all the action as it happens in our liveblog below from 2.30am.
3 minutes ago
A moment of respect between two warriors
Netflix Sports on Twitter / X
This hug between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano after their epic trilogy ❤️ #TaylorSerrano Nothing but respect 🤝 pic.twitter.com/nIbDMpoM9S— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) July 12, 2025
4 minutes ago
Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano - Final Round
IT. IS. OVER!
Taylor's lead hook lands on the cut brilliantly again and she has done enough to take the final round it seems. What a fight again, the judges will decide it again, but another epic chapter in this rivalry.
Less frantic, more technical. Not as eye-catching but very impressive. It's nearly time for a decision in MSG...
8 minutes ago
Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano - Round Nine
We are all set for the 30th and final round in this epic trilogy!
It's too close to call, both corners believe they are leading, we have been here before.
All on the line, round 30. HERE.WE.GO
10 minutes ago
Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano - Round Eight
Taylor's eye is starting to redden as another close round goes by. Her corner asks her to use that lead hook, one of her biggest weapons.
Two rounds to go!
14 minutes ago
Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano - Round seven
These rounds are razor close as they always have been but Katie looks brilliant in there. Both fighters know everything about each other now.
The unofficial scorecard gives that one to Taylor, but with Serrano narrowly ahead 67-66...
It's all about will and heart for six more minutes in this epic trilogy!
15 minutes ago
Here we go again
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Heads clashed between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. #TaylorSerrano pic.twitter.com/eHneCNyrbK— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) July 12, 2025
16 minutes ago
Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano - Round Six
The Puerto Rican is looking to close the distance constantly, but Katie is a world class counter puncher and she is showing it here.
Serrano's left eye area is very red and Taylor will look to target it as we head into the championship rounds.
18 minutes ago
Watch - an electric exchange at the end of round three
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THIS EXCHANGE AT THE END OF ROUND 3 BETWEEN KATIE TAYLOR AND AMANDA SERRANO 🔥 #TaylorSerrano pic.twitter.com/et3VkFGA4C— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) July 12, 2025
20 minutes ago
Katie Taylor Amanda Serrano - Round five
Just like the other two fights, the Irishwoman is growing into this fight. Her corner keeps saying to go to the body and she is listening.
We are halfway and I am have made the mistake of judging before.
Yesterday 10:25 PM
Contention in the judges' scoring
Savannah Marshall after her defeat against Shadasia Green:"I'm taking nothing away from Shadasia, she was absolutely unbelievable tonight. I have never been hit like that before, ever.
"Even with the point off, you have given me two rounds. I have come over here, I have given you all three judges - how is that fair? I am not saying I won but even with the point off you have given me two rounds. All I wanted was a fair fight."
Hear from Amanda Serrano, just minutes before the trilogy begins
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Amanda Serrano says she has a special walkout planned for her fight against Katie Taylor 👀 #TaylorSerrano pic.twitter.com/gbBhBupPGM— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) July 12, 2025
Yesterday 10:12 PM
The co-main event is up
The WBC, WBO, IBF and WBA super-featherweight titles will be on the line as Alycia Baumgardner takes on Jennifer Miranda.
Catch you on the flip side in just over 45 minutes, for Taylor Serrano III.
Yesterday 10:10 PM
An emotional Shadasia Green after her world title victory
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All the emotions from Shadasia Green after her win against Savannah Marshall 🥺❤️ #TaylorSerrano pic.twitter.com/Uupgrz1LpX— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) July 12, 2025
Yesterday 10:05 PM
A familiar face
Chantelle Cameron got the victory earlier tonight, setting her up as the next challenger for tonight's main event, should either Taylor or Serrano continue after tonight.
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📝 99-91, 98-92, 99-91 #TaylorSerrano Chantelle Cameron defeats Jessica Camara via unanimous decision. 🇬🇧👏Cameron retains the interim WBC super-lightweight title. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/f8c6sdP5LC— Boxing Orbit (@boxing_orbit) July 11, 2025
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Yesterday 09:58 PM
Taylor looking to silence team Serrano for once and for all
Colm Keys: Katie Taylor must score a convincing victory to silence Amanda Serrano camp and secure trilogy sweep
Katie Taylor faces two giant adversaries in the early hours of tomorrow morning in Madison Square Garden – Amanda Serrano and perception.
www.independent.ie
Yesterday 09:58 PM
Time for talking is almost over
"We have a lot of respect for each other. I'm so honoured to be headlining an amazing card. It's the highlight of my career," Taylor told interviewer Ariel Helwani who had welcomed her as "in my opinion the greatest fighter of all time."
Colm Keys: More chill winds blow in Katie Taylor's direction at public weigh-in ahead of fight with Amanda Serrano
If Katie Taylor hadn't been feeling the chill wind blowing in her direction from the promoters of the 'final instalment' of her trilogy with great rival Amanda Serrano in New York this week, it whipped up into a gale at last night's public weigh-in at the Theater at Madison Square Garden last night.
www.independent.ie
Yesterday 09:55 PM
How did we get here?
Take a quick trip down memory lane at the history between these two.
The journey so far: Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano drama is an epic trilogy featuring two lords of the ring
As Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano get set to go in the third round of this epic trilogy in Madison Square Garden, it is interesting to look back and see how we got to this point.
www.independent.ie
Yesterday 09:54 PM
This fight has been a barn burner
Just over an hour to go until Katie Taylor makes the walk.
The Bray native got a big cheer when footage of her getting her hands wrapped appeared on screen.
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SAVANNAH MARSHALL AND SHADASIA GREEN ARE PUTTING ON AN ABSOLUTE SHOW 🔥 #TaylorSerrano pic.twitter.com/0YLpyqdZ1T— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) July 12, 2025
Yesterday 09:50 PM
Hello and welcome to live coverage of Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano III at Madison Square Garden
Katie Taylor once again puts her women's super-lightweight titles on the line against Puerto Rican sensation Serrano, topping the bill on a historic all-female card.
Taylor has one two razor close decisions over Serrano, so can she make it three and put this rivalry to bed?
Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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