Taylor Vs. Serrano Trilogy: A Disappointing Chess Match, Not A Bloodbath

Undisputed tremendous light-weight champion Katie Taylor (25-1, 6 KOs) boxed her technique to a lackluster 10-round majority determination over Amanda Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs) of their trilogy match at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York.

$9M Purse, Low Motion Battle

Each fighters acquired big purses of $9 million. The group booed at occasions, desirous to see the motion from the Taylor-Serrano that they’d seen of their first two fights.  The way in which Taylor and Serrano fought tonight, they didn’t deserve even 1% of their purses. It appeared like they had been shadow boxing at occasions, and it was so boring.

The cash didn’t translate into extra motion on both fighter’s half. Taylor and Serrano fought like they didn’t wish to take punishment, and had been content material to do the minimal and go dwelling with their thousands and thousands. Their performances had been much like the fighters on the principle card of the Could 2nd occasion at Occasions Sq. in New York Metropolis.

Taylor received the nod by the judges with the scores 97-93, 95-95, and 97-93. Some followers felt that Serrano was robbed, as she’d landed extra pictures and more durable ones.

“It was an excellent combat, an amazing trilogy. The women made the adjustment. This entire crew was speaking concerning the girls being smarter and never preventing more durable. We all know they’ll combat laborious,” stated Andre Ward to Fighthype, discussing the outcomes of tonight’s trilogy match between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.

Ward is being variety by saying it was a “good combat” as a result of it was something however that. It was a disappointment, and the standard was far lower than the undercard fights.

Taylor-Serrano III: Chess Not Struggle

“We nonetheless didn’t know who was the higher fighter was,” stated Ward. “There wasn’t as a lot motion tonight, however I actually appreciated the ability set. It was a high-level sport of chess. No person needed to make a mistake. The reality is, no person actually needed to take that a lot punishment.

“Solely the fighters which have fought and took these punches are those saying, ‘I have to field and never try this once more.’ I perceive the followers. Many haven’t fought. They only wish to see one other blood bathtub. It’s good that each girls don’t must go to the emergency room tonight,” stated Ward about Taylor and Serrano enjoying it secure.