Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: A Historic Night for Women’s Boxing
Katie Taylor faced Amanda Serrano for the third time during a significant night for women’s boxing, solidifying her legacy by securing a majority decision victory at Madison Square Garden in New York. This highly anticipated matchup was part of a historic card featuring five women’s title bouts and a total of 17 championship belts up for grabs.
Current Rankings and Upcoming Fights
With this latest triumph, Taylor maintains her impressive ranking at No. 2 among the best female fighters in the world, closely trailing Claressa Shields, who currently holds the No. 1 position. Shields is scheduled to defend her undisputed heavyweight title against Lani Daniels on July 26, an event that fans are eagerly awaiting.
Meanwhile, Amanda Serrano remains in third place, just one point ahead of Chantelle Cameron, who recently won against Jessica Camara on the undercard of the July 11 event. Cameron is noted for being the only fighter to have defeated Taylor in her career, and she defended her WBC interim junior welterweight title, potentially setting up another encounter with Taylor in the future.
Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her undisputed junior lightweight title against Jennifer Miranda and has now risen to No. 7 in the rankings. Additionally, Ellie Scotney entered the rankings for the first time at No. 10 after a victory over Yamileth Mercado, where she unified three junior featherweight titles.
Fighter Records and Rankings
This update reflects the rankings as of July 17, with details on each fighter’s record, last fights, and upcoming matchups as follows:
- Claressa Shields: 16-0, 3 KOs – Undisputed heavyweight champion, last fought on Feb. 2, 2023.
- Katie Taylor: 25-1, 6 KOs – Undisputed junior welterweight champion, last fought on July 11, 2023.
- Amanda Serrano: 47-4-1, 31 KOs – Unified featherweight champion, last fought on July 11, 2023.
- Chantelle Cameron: 21-1, 8 KOs – Junior welterweight interim champion, last fought on July 11, 2023.
- Alycia Baumgardner: 16-0, 8 KOs – Undisputed junior lightweight champion, last fought on July 11, 2023.
Others on the list include champions in various divisions, with rankings determined by a points system based on voting from experts in the field.
“The rankings reflect the ongoing evolution of women’s boxing, showcasing the talents and achievements of its athletes,” concludes the announcement of the current standings, which keep the spotlight on an evolving sport that continues to gain prestige and recognition.
