By GB News (World News) | Created at 2024-11-19 19:46:40 | Updated at 2024-11-24 13:30:40
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Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano have been handed mandatory 30-day boxing suspensions following their co-main event clash at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The suspension comes after Taylor's controversial unanimous decision victory, which saw her retain her WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and IBO light-welterweight titles.
The 38-year-old Taylor emerged victorious in the thrilling 10-round contest, which served as the supporting bout to the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson event.
Both fighters must now observe a regulatory rest period, as mandated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration.
The judges' scorecards all read 95-94 in favour of Taylor, sparking immediate controversy in the aftermath of the bout.
A pivotal moment came in the eighth round when Taylor was penalised with a point deduction following a head collision.
Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor are now suspended from boxing for 30 days
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The incident worsened an existing cut, further fuelling the debate about the final outcome.
The narrow margin of victory across all three scorecards added to the contentious nature of the decision.
The point deduction could have proved decisive, making the unanimous verdict even more disputed among boxing observers.
Serrano voiced her frustration post-fight, stating: "I knew when it went to the judges, it was going to be a little shady."
The featherweight champion, who moved up three weight divisions for the bout, accused Taylor of headbutting during the contest.
Taylor firmly denied these allegations, responding: "It was completely accidental.
"They're calling me a dirty fighter and whatever but that wasn't purposely done."
"Obviously, I'm in there fighting like she is, and it's a rough sport. Sometimes you get head clashes. You have to fight through those things. This is the fight game," Taylor added.
Serrano also noted: "I am the featherweight champion of the world. I want to be great. I only fight the best."
The mandatory suspensions are part of standard boxing regulations in Texas, requiring fighters to rest three days for each round fought.
Amanda Serrano suffered a nasty cut on her eye after a head collision from Katie Taylor
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The suspension period could potentially be extended beyond the initial 30 days, depending on medical assessments.
These regulatory requirements are designed to ensure proper recovery time for fighters following competitive bouts.
