It will “be an asterisk on Katie Taylor’s legacy,” said a commentator, after the Irish boxer’s unanimous victory over archrival Amanda Serrano. While Taylor retained her 140-pound undisputed title, the result left many fans unconvinced, with some believing Serrano had done enough to win. Predictably, whispers of ‘robbery’ quickly began to surface. Serrano and Taylor fought in the co-main event of the Mike Tyson–Jake Paul fight. Their latest fight follows their epic exchange at the Madison Square Garden two years ago.

It wasn’t an outcome Amanda Serrano anticipated. As the more active of two boxers, she even went through a preparatory fight to acclimate to a new weight division. Despite putting on a fantastic performance, the outcome clearly left her disappointed. Like a true champion, ‘The Real Deal’ took to her Instagram handle and shared her battle scars with much pride. It didn’t take much time before fans and many prominent names rallied behind the featherweight champion.

Amanda Serrano versus Katie Taylor: A contest with lingering doubts

Thanking all the followers, Amanda Serrano messaged, “Puerto Rico, I told you I’m dying in the Raya!! I am Boricua of Pura Sepa!! 🇵🇷❤️ I hope you are happy with my performance. 🙏.” Her 2022 loss to Katie Taylor was a closed one—a split decision.

So many had pinned their hopes that Amanda Serrano would turn the tide in the rematch. Staring strongly, Amanda Serrano had visibly shaken Katie Taylor in the early rounds. However, the Irish champion gradually found her way in as the fight moved towards the middle rounds.

The fierce center-of-the-ring clash resulted in frequent clinches. It soon led to a cut opening up on Amanda Serrano’s right eye as their heads clashed. As the fight progressed, blood streamed down her face. Where Taylor flushed her with swift combinations, Serrano responded back in toto with precision strikes, setting Taylor onto the backfoot.

The victory is yours in our eyes

Let’s check what some of the fans and followers had to wish for Amanda Serrano.

Former three-division champion Shane Mosley and the newly crowned undisputed champion Gabriela Fundora lauded Amanda Serrano for her exemplary courage through the emoticon—”🔥.” While her strength and courage stood out, for the following user, it was an unquestionable win for Serrano. They said, “[You] won that fight, habds diwb!! What a warrior you [are]!!!! 🙌.”

Slamming the sport, especially the judging standards, the next fan shared unequivocal support for Amanda Serrano: “The judges were wrong! Boxing needs to do better!!! YOU ARE THE REAL CHAMPION. WE WERE ALL ROOTING FOR YOU.”

Given the consecutive loss to Katie Taylor, the following fan suggested Serrano follow Juan Manuel Marquez‘s example. Following debatable decisions, the Mexican legend didn’t allow the trilogy fight against Manny Pacquiao to reach the scorecards and knocked the eight-division champion in the sixth round. “Getting robbed twice… it’s not fear.. you going to have to do what Marquez did to Pacquaio in order to win and not get robbed.”

Speaking on behalf of many boxing fans, the next user also asserted that Amanda Serrano won the bout. This is what the user said: “You won 🔥 💪🏻 in front of everyone’s eyes.”

Stats suggest that Serrano was the busier of the two fighters.

Against Katie Taylor’s 217 punches, Amanda Serrano connected through 324 punches. Both she and Taylor have hinted at the possibility of a trilogy fight, which would undoubtedly attract significant fan interest. However, given the outcome of their latest match, some might still remain skeptical. In the meantime, Serrano may return to her division for a title defense while preparing her next steps.

What is your take on the Taylor-Serrano fight decision? Do you think the judges’ decision was justified, or did Serrano deserve a win?