Katie Taylor's recent win over Amanda Serrano has sparked a lot of discussion and controversy. After an intense 10-round battle at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Taylor will now face a mandatory rest period of at least 30 days. This comes as a result of a head collision in the eighth round that led to a cut and a point deduction.

Unraveling the Aftermath of Katie Taylor's Controversial Win

Background of the Fight

The 38-year-old combatant managed to hold on to her prestigious WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and IBO light-welterweight belts. Both women showcased their exceptional skills over the course of the 10 rounds, making it an exciting and closely contested match. However, the verdict of 95-94 by all three judges has raised some eyebrows. Serrano was not happy with the decision and expressed her discontent in the ring. She said, "I knew when it went to the judges, it was going to be a little shady. I chose to fight. I went up three divisions. I lost in two and I dared to be great tonight. I am the featherweight champion of the world. I want to be great. I only fight the best. It is what it is. I’m a featherweight. Every time you get a cut it hurts. You get blood in your eye. She kept headbutting me, but we knew that from the very beginning, the first fight. It’s not only my fight, she did it with Chantelle Cameron."Taylor, on the other hand, addressed the foul play accusations directly during the press conference. She explained, "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."

Regulations and Suspensions

Both Taylor and Serrano are facing a mandatory suspension by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration. According to the regulations, fighters need to take three days of rest for each round fought, with a minimum of a seven-day break. Since they completed a full 10-round battle, they will be sidelined for a minimum of one month. Potential injuries sustained during the match could extend their hiatus based on medical advice from the TDLR, which states, "Any medical suspension will be based on the physician’s recommendation."

Previous Encounter

This wasn't the first time these two fighters faced off. Taylor had previously defended her lightweight championships against Serrano at Madison Square Garden in April 2022. In that match, she claimed victory by split-decision after another gruelling 10 rounds.

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