Jake Paul now owes Mike Tyson $1 million after Katie Taylor defeated Amanda Serrano for the third consecutive time, this time by majority decision at Madison Square Garden. The bet, which was sealed during fight week via video call, added an extra layer of drama to an already high-stakes rivalry.
What began as a friendly exchange turned serious when Paul brought up the upcoming Taylor-Serrano bout to Tyson.
“A lot of people are saying that Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor‘s fight was better than ours,” Paul said, alluding to their upcoming bout scheduled for later this year. Tyson was unmoved. “I’ve got Katie,” he responded.
Paul didn’t hesitate to up the ante: “I’ve got Amanda, do you wanna bet?”
Tyson agreed without missing a beat. “Yeah!”
Paul laid down the wager: “Alright, we’ll make a bet! If Katie wins, then you get $1 million, if Amanda wins, then I get $1 million.”
Tyson, never one to walk away from a good deal, threw in one more term: “I like that! Then you’ve got to take me out to dinner too.”
Paul laughed and agreed: “Alright, I’ll take you out for dinner. I’ll take you on a date.”
That playful exchange turned costly for Paul as Taylor proved once again that she is Serrano’s kryptonite in the ring.
Taylor edges out Serrano in a tactical battle
Unlike their first two meetings, which were action-packed affairs filled with constant exchanges, Friday night’s trilogy fight was more restrained and strategic.
The Irish champion avoided drawn-out skirmishes, instead relying on her footwork, angles, and ring IQ to stay ahead of her heavy-hitting rival. Taylor’s approach worked: she controlled the pace, neutralized Serrano’s power shots, and consistently landed clean punches while avoiding much of the damage that had marked their previous clashes.
The final stat line underscored the more measured nature of the bout. Taylor and Serrano combined to land 140 punches. That’s more than 400 fewer than in their second fight last November. But what the fight lacked in chaos, it made up for in control-and Taylor had plenty of it.
After ten rounds, Taylor retained her undisputed super lightweight title with a majority decision. While not as explosive as their previous matchups, the result was decisive. Taylor proved once again that she can adapt and win in a different style, not just a slugfest.
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