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The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Jake Paul offers surprising verdict on Katie Taylor's latest fight with his star client Amanda Serrano
KATIE Taylor defeated Amanda Serrano in Madison Square Garden to make it three from three for the Irish boxer in their trilogy. Jake Paul's reaction to the fight was surprisingly respectful taking to social media to reflect on the event. Advertisement 2 The 28-year-old became a boxing promoter following the start of his own pro boxing career in 2020 2 Taylor won on a majority decision with two of the cards reading 97-93 and the other level at 95-95 The American YouTuber turned boxing promoter said: "Amanda Serrano is the 126 lb champion. "She dared to be great three times against Katie Taylor and all three fights were extremely close. "Together they lifted the sport for all women and I'm honoured to have played a part in their legacy defining success." The co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) - who Serrano is signed to - conceded that the event was about much more than who won the third round of the trilogy. Advertisement Read more on Irish sport He added: "Women won tonight. Congratulations." Paul's humble and sincere reaction came as a surprise to many as he was considerably less respectful on social media following Serrano's second defeat to Taylor. The boxing promoter said: "Amanda Serrano won. She's the biggest star in women's combat sport. "Amanda Serrano has 51 pro fights. She has been cut in just 2 of those fights. Both against Katie Taylor. Only solution is to run the trilogy in MMA @PFLMMA" Advertisement Most read in Boxing The Puerto Rican was also critical of the judges decision after the second fight of the trilogy having said: "I landed 107 more punches, she got a point deducted and I lost 95-94 lmao." The pair were much more gracious in defeat following Friday nights fight with Serrano taking to social media to praise her opponent. Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano trilogy punch stats revealed with numbers proving how close epic fight was The 36-year-old said: "So blessed to have shared the Ring with such an Amazing fighter @KatieTaylor "To be considered the Greatest you have to act like one. She does that both in & out the Ring. Thank you truly". Advertisement The event was the first all-women's boxing card to be held in Madison Square Garden and it was in front of a sell out crowd. No matter who won the main event that night, they were both history makers setting a huge milestone for not just women's boxing but women's sports as a whole. Jake Paul played a huge role in the event by promoting it along with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing as the fight was shown on Netflix.
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Paul Hughes lands stunning 42-second KO on PFL return and calls out Usman Nurmagomedov for title rematch
DERRY MMA star Paul Hughes made a spectacular return to the PFL on Saturday night. The former 2 Paul Hughes made light work of Bruno Miranda in Belfast on Saturday Credit: X - @PFLMMA 2 The talented Irish lightweight has now called for a 155lbs title rematch against Usman Nurmagomedov The Irishman connected with a perfectly timed left hook that sent Miranda crashing to the canvas. And 'Big News' swiftly closed the show with follow-up strikes in the Hughes soaked in the electric atmosphere with his walkout and post-fight celebration. The Lavey native made his professional debut at the arena eight-years earlier with the now defunct promotion, BAMMA - it was one of the most impressive debuts in Irish MMA history. read more on mma Speaking after the statement lightweight win, Hughes called for a title rematch. He stated: "I wish it went on a little longer, I know people wanted to see a scrap, but what do you do, I just hit too hard. "I made my professional debut in this exact arena over eight years ago and every single time I drove past it I said, 'I am going to fight there someday' and tonight my dream came true. "We're a small wee country but we're doing big things on the world stage. I hope I represent you all well, because I am going to the top." Most read in MMA And on his potential rematch with the 155lbs kingpin, Hughes said: "Usman Nurmagomedov! You can run and you can try delay this rematch as long as you want, but your day is coming." A rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov is expected to take place this September in Dubai with the PFL lightweight title on the line. Inside Patrice Evra's TEN YEAR plot to make MMA debut with Man Utd legend to have France icons walk him to cage
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 PFL World Tournament 2 video: Ekaterina Shakalova runs through Juliana Velasquez in upset
Ekaterina Shakalova never counted herself out. While the oddsmakers may have, Shakalova (9-2) proved them all wrong when she submitted former Bellator champion Juliana Velasquez (13-4) on Friday at 2025 PFL World Tournament 2. The tap came at 2:05 of Round 1. With the upset victory, Ukraine's Shakalova advances to the semifinal round where she will face Jena Bishop on June 20 in Wichita, Kan. She bounces back from a loss to Aspen Ladd in May 2024. After the fight, Shakalova celebrated by dancing and eating a cinnamon roll in the cage. 💣 BRACKET. BUSTED. 💣 🇺🇦 Ekaterina Shakalova just stunned the world#PFLWorldTournament LIVE NOW 🇺🇸 ESPN+ 🌎 — PFL (@PFLMMA) April 12, 2025 No necks and no cinnamon rolls are safe around Ekaterina Shakalova!#PFLWorldTournament LIVE NOW 🇺🇸 ESPN+ 🌎 — PFL (@PFLMMA) April 12, 2025 Velasquez, 38, has now lost four of her most recent five fights after a 12-0 start. Up-to-the-minute 2025 PFL 2 results include: Ekaterina Shakalova def. Juliana Velasquez via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round Jake Hadley def. Matheus Mattos via submission (twister) – Round 3, 2:16 Jena Bishop def. Kana Watanabe via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova via submission (neck crank) – Round 1, 4:48 For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for 2025 PFL World Tournament 2. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: 2025 PFL World Tournament 2 video: Ekaterina Shakalova runs through Juliana Velasquez in upset
USA Today
12-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 PFL World Tournament 2 video: Ekaterina Shakalova runs through Juliana Velasquez in upset
Ekaterina Shakalova never counted herself out. While the oddsmakers may have, Shakalova (9-2) proved them all wrong when she submitted former Bellator champion Juliana Velasquez (13-4) on Friday at 2025 PFL World Tournament 2. The tap came at 2:05 of Round 1. With the upset victory, Ukraine's Shakalova advances to the semifinal round where she will face Jena Bishop on June 20 in Wichita, Kan. She bounces back from a loss to Aspen Ladd in May 2024. After the fight, Shakalova celebrated by dancing and eating a cinnamon roll in the cage. No necks and no cinnamon rolls are safe around Ekaterina Shakalova!#PFLWorldTournament LIVE NOW 🇺🇸 ESPN+ 🌎 — PFL (@PFLMMA) April 12, 2025 Velasquez, 38, has now lost four of her most recent five fights after a 12-0 start. Up-to-the-minute 2025 PFL 2 results include: For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for 2025 PFL World Tournament 2.
USA Today
12-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 PFL World Tournament 2: Best photos from Orlando
Check out these photos from the fights at 2025 PFL World Tournament 2, which took place at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando, Fla., and featured welterweight and featherweight opening-round tournament bouts. (Photos courtesy of PFL MMA.) Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in… Elora Dana def. Diana Avsaragova - 2025 PFL World Tournament: First Round at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, Friday, April 11, 2025. (Cooper Neill / PFL) more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts.
