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Taylor Completes Trilogy Sweep at MSG’s First All-Female Boxing Card

With 19,721 in attendance driving a $2.63 million gate, the card set a Guinness World Record by featuring 17 championship bouts in a live Netflix event.

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Overview

  • Katie Taylor edged Amanda Serrano by majority decision (97-93, 97-93, 95-95) to complete a 3-0 sweep and retain her undisputed junior welterweight titles.
  • The trilogy-closing bout headlined Madison Square Garden’s inaugural all-female boxing card, promoted by Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.
  • Undercard standouts included Alycia Baumgardner defending her undisputed super featherweight crown and Shadasia Green pulling off a split-decision upset over Savannah Marshall.
  • Both fighters adopted a more measured, tactical approach than in previous wars, prompting observers to liken the contest to a strategic chess match.
  • Taylor, 39, and Serrano, 36, each hinted that Friday’s finale could mark the end of their storied rivalry, leaving the future of women’s boxing at a pivotal moment.