Tyson Fury has congrtulated Katie Taylor after the Irishwoman retained her undisputed light-weight title in thrilling style at Madison Sq. Backyard.
It was the fist time two girls had headlined a card at probably the most prestigious venues in boxing historical past and each Taylor and her opponent, Amanda Serrano, placed on a spectacular present.
Finally, Taylor gained by cut up resolution and bought the decision on two playing cards, by 97-93 and 96-93 margins, with one decide scoring it 96-94 to Serrano.
Dublin’s Croke Park has already been touted as a possible venue for a re-match and Taylor would soar on the probability to struggle in entrance of her adoring followers.
‘Completely,’ mentioned Taylor afterwards. ‘We have now to do that once more,” Taylor mentioned after the consequence.
‘It was an absolute struggle for 10 rounds. I’m grateful to be on this place and promote out Madison Sq. Backyard. Look what we’ve simply carried out.
‘I mentioned earlier than that once you suppose Madison Sq. Backyard, you suppose Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier, however now everybody will likely be considering of Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano.
‘I knew I used to be going to must dig deep and go to the trenches. I've the center in addition to the talent. I knew I used to be going to have the ability to pull via.
‘She’s an exceptional fighter. An ideal, nice particular person. It was a privilege to struggle her once more.’
Fury, in the meantime, talking per week after he introduced his retirement following his emphatic victory over Dillian Whyte at Wembley, hailed each Taylor and her opponent for what was a titanic wrestle.
He mentioned: ‘A giant shoutout to Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano for an awesome, epic struggle.’
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