‘Always give it everything I have’: Amanda Serrano’s message to fans after another disputed loss to Katie Taylor | Boxing News – Times of India

Amanda Serrano walks to her corner between rounds against Katie Taylor. (AP Photo)

The highly anticipated rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano ended in a razor-thin unanimous decision victory for Taylor on Friday night, marking another chapter in their intense rivalry. Despite the blood, bruises, and a controversial decision, Serrano’s message to her fans highlighted her unyielding warrior spirit.
Taylor, the undisputed super lightweight champion, retained her titles in a fiercely contested bout, with all three judges scoring the fight 95-94 in her favor. The decision sparked boos from the crowd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where the fight took place before the co-main event featuring Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs), from Ireland, secured her third consecutive victory since suffering her first professional loss in 2022.

Serrano, a seven-division world champion, continued to fight valiantly despite a nasty cut over her left eye in the sixth round, which required a brief timeout for medical attention. The 36-year-old Puerto Rican, who now lives in New York, was the crowd favorite, much like in their first bout at Madison Square Garden in 2022.

Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs) never stopped fighting, and in the final seconds of the bout, she appeared to have Taylor teetering. Taylor had already been penalized a point for a headbutt in the eighth round, and by the end, she was visibly struggling to stay upright.
After the fight, Serrano took to social media to express her gratitude to her fans despite the loss. “To my fans, I’m going to always give it everything I have. I’m a ruthless warrior & Katie is my buddy but Damn her best attribute is her head. No punching power but hard ass head lol,” Serrano wrote on X, alongside a picture of her injury.

The fight, streamed live on Netflix, continued the fierce rivalry between the two champions. Serrano’s frustration was evident as she questioned the fairness of the bout, especially with the constant headbutts and holding. Despite her injury and the controversy surrounding the decision, Serrano’s unrelenting determination and resolve were clear. She pushed through the pain, continuing to land punches even as Taylor struggled to stay upright in the final moments of the fight.