Ireland’s Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano in an exciting fight at the biggest ever night of women’s boxing.

After going all 10 rounds against the Puerto Rican boxer in the fight, the undisputed lightweight champion won the match by split decision. This was the first women’s bout to be headlined at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Taylor was unable to recover her composure towards the end after a number of difficult rounds.

After the middle rounds, Serrano, a nine time world champion in seven weight classes, was on top and landed some powerful punches to leave Taylor with a bloody nose.

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Although the outcome was close, the Irish fighter won the fight on judges’ scorecards. One gave Serrano 96/94 while Taylor received 97/93 and Taylor 96/93.

This was Taylor’s most difficult fight, but Taylor managed to extend her unbeaten record at 21 wins from as many fights. She also retained her WBC and WBA, IBF, and WBO titles.

The 35-year-old champion stated that she was open for a rematch after the fight.

She said, “Let’s try it again Amanda.”

Eddie Hearn, her promoter, stated that he could see a “big rematch later this year” and suggested that the pair fight in Ireland in order to give Taylor an opportunity to appear at Croke Park in Dublin.

Hearn promoted Anthony Joshua and called the match-up one of the “greatest fights in Madison Square Garden history”.

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Taylor also took the time to recognize her opponent, saying “What a fighter Amanda Serrano!”

“I believe we are both winners tonight – take a look at what both of us have done – sold-out Madison Square Garden.

“The greatest fight in female boxing history, and both of us have overcome so many barriers throughout our entire careers.”

Serrano stated on Twitter that she “didn’t get the decision”, but she believed she had “fought a great battle”.

“I’m glad we made women’s boxing look amazing tonight. She added, “Now I’m going to start spending some money.”

Jake Paul, the promotor of the 33-year old, told her that she would be “absolutely” willing to fly to Ireland to rematch the match.

He said, “It was a draw at the best, but we thought that we won.” “Amanda did an amazing job, it was the fight to remember.”

He said, “The crowd is booing, but everyone is a winner tonight,”

“Let’s go back as Eddie said September, Oct, the second fight just got bigger.”