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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Thomas Hauser

Jake Paul is boxing’s newest power broker. Taylor v Serrano was his proof of concept

Katie Taylor, left, lands a punch on Amanda Serrano during their undisputed 140lb title fight on Friday in New York.
Katie Taylor, left, lands a punch on Amanda Serrano during their undisputed 140lb title fight on Friday in New York. Photograph: Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix

On Friday night, 11 July, Katie Taylor earned the clear-cut win that had eluded her in two previous victories by controversial decision over Amanda Serrano. Fighting before a sold-out crowd of 19,721 on the first all-women’s boxing card ever at Madison Square Garden, Taylor outboxed her longtime rival and solidified her status as one of the greatest women boxers of all time.

The evening was a celebration of women’s boxing and also marked a significant step forward for Most Valuable Promotions (Jake Paul’s promotional company), which orchestrated, produced and marketed the event.

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