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Katie Taylor controversially beats cut Amanda Serrano to retain undisputed light-welterweight crown

Brutal battle: Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor produced a rematch that was arguably even better than their first epic at Madison Square Garden - (AP)

Ireland's Katie Taylor defended her status as undisputed world light-welterweight champion with a unanimous decision victory over Amanda Serrano in Texas.

Taylor got the better of her Puerto Rican opponent in their first clash in 2022, and history repeated itself at AT&T Stadium in Texas on Friday after the judges scored the bout 95-94 in her favour.

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