Serrano slash
The loser says: “I knew the judges would be shady, I went up three divisions and dared to be great.
“I am want to be great and fight the best. I am a featherweight.
“Every cut bothers you and you get blood in the eye but we know that’s what she does, no matter how many cuts I get, I keep going.
“She headbutts in every fight, she does it in other fights. I am a champion, I am happy and super-grateful to be here.”
Tayl of the tape
Taylor – getting booed by the US crowd – says: “I know it was an absolute slugfest and a war.
“We agreed to 12 rounds in the next fight, so the third fight is on.
“She’s a tough warrior and a big puncher, I don’t care if people disagree with the result, it’s only the judges who matter.
“I didn’t agree with the point deduction, sometimes it just gets rough in there. This is an amazing moment for womens boxing.”
Taylor stays undisputed!
The judges – who had to factor in a one-point penalty for head-butting Taylor – score it: 95-94, 95-94 and 95-94.
The crowd is fuming.
R10 Taylor vs Serrano
Not much boxing on show, just a war.
Taylor’s nose is bleeding but Serrano’s eyelid is almost detached from her famous face.
Taylor lands a huge right hand that might win her the fight.
All over!
R10 Taylor vs Serrano
Final round. Has Serrano done enough – helped by the point deduction?
Has Taylor blown it with a slow start and a penalty?
Two more minutes to decide.
Taylor warned over her head instantly as Serrano slashes at her.
R9 Taylor vs Serrano
The ref warns Taylor again about her roughhouse tactics.
The Irish woman could lose more points.
Dozens of punches swapped but Taylor keeps falling in and risking another penalty.
Serrano has been a warrior and her face is a bloody mess.
