Boxing-Taylor triumphs over Serrano in history-making night at MSG

FILE PHOTO: Boxing - Katie Taylor & Amanda Serrano Press Conference - London, Britain - February 7, 2022 Katie Taylor during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Katie Taylor retained her undisputed lightweight world championship on Saturday, with a split-decision victory over Amanda Serrano on a historic night in Madison Square Garden in front of a raucous sellout crowd.

The Irishwoman, who stretched her unbeaten professional record to 21-0, and Serrano were the first women to headline a fight at the world's most famous arena and put on a show-stopping performance equal to the occasion.