Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3: Live round-by-round updates

Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 will go down later this evening (July 11) at Madison Square Garden in New York, with the undisputed super lightweight titles on the line.

Taylor (24-1) and Serrano (47-3-1) are easily two of the most recognisable names in women's boxing. The pair have locked horns twice, with Taylor winning on both occasions, once by split decision and more recently by unanimous decision.

Serrano is truly one of a kind. Over the course of her storied career, 'The Real Deal' has won world titles in seven weight classes and currently holds the WBO and IBO featherweight belts.

Furthermore, she sports a fan-friendly style, with 31 of her 47 wins coming via knockout. Many consider her one of the greatest female boxers of all time.

Taylor is a true master of the craft. While she lacks the heavy hands of her opponent, she more than makes up for it with technical prowess. Whether it is an all-out slug fest or a battle of pure pugilistic technique, the Irish native thrives.

As for the only loss on her record against Chantelle Cameron, the 39-year-old avenged it in the rematch. Taylor is widely considered one of the GOATs of women's boxing, alongside the likes of Claressa Shields.

According to oddschecker, Serrano is a -160 favorite for the matchup, with the champion as a +170 underdog.

The main card of the event is now live. Stick to Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the event.

Check out the final face-off for Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 below:

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Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3

Round 1

Serrano comes out with jabs, trying to keep her opponent at range. Taylor is using a cautious approach as she tries to sneak in straight punches from the outside. As the closing bell rings, there is nothing much to separate the pair.

Our score: 10-9 Serrano

Round 2

Serrano quickly takes the center of the ring. The southpaw stuns Taylor with a crisp straight punch. Taylor gets hit with another punch as she tries to close the distance.

'The Real' deal is using her jab, trying to force her opponent to close the distance and eventually run her into counters. A better round for Serrano.

Our score: 10-9 Serrano

Round 3

Serrano once again backs her opponent up with jabs, and the third round unfolds. Taylor is throwing straight right hands from range but is unable to land. Taylor lands a big right hand, but Serrano rallies back with a multi-punch combo.

A good left lands for Taylor, and Serrano catches her on the counter with a left hook.

Our score: 10-9 Serrano

Round 4

Serrano is not allowing Taylor to get on the inside. She is throwing quick 1-2s every time the Irishwoman tries to close the distance. A crisp 1-2 lands for Taylor.

A right hand lands for Taylor, and Serrano hits back with a left hand counter of her own. A very close round.

Our score: 10-9 Taylor

Round 5

The fighters seem to have amped up the intensity. A quick 1-2 lands for Serrano. A powerful left hand seemingly stuns Taylor. 'The Real Deal' is leading the dance and is busier of the two. A close round.

Our score: 10-9 Serrano

Round 6

A crisp right hand lands for Taylor. The champion is circling away from her opponent's power hand. Serrano tries to push her opponent into the corner. Taylor, however, pivots away.

Two big shots land for Serrano, with Taylor failing to capitalize on any counters.

Our score: 10-9 Serrano

Round 7

Both fighters are using a cautious approach. As the round progresses, both fighters fire from range with few punches reaching their target. Serrano and Taylor tires to land shots as they break away from a clinch.

A good left hand lands for Serrano during the final quarter of the round.

Our score: 10-9 Serrano

Round 8

Taylor gets hit with a quick jab. Serrano is once again leading the dance, with Taylor on the back foot. Both fighters hit each other with powerful hooks. Taylor seems to have been cut under her right eye.

Our score: 10-9 Serrano

Round 9

Taylor is trying to mount an offensive from outside of range. She seemingly stuns her opponent with a right hand. She catches her opponent with a counter as 'The Real Deal' throws a left hand.

Taylor connects with another right hand. A better round for Taylor.

Our score: 10-9 Taylor

Round 10

Taylor connects with a quick 1-2. Serrano returns fire with a quick left hand. Both fighters are connecting in the exchanges, but Taylor seems to have connected the cleaner shots.

Serrano gets hit with a powerful 1-2. A quick right hand from Taylor elicits a reaction from Serrano.

Our score: 10-9 Taylor

Stay tuned for the official decision.

Official decision: Katie Taylor def. Amanda Serrano by majority decision. (95-95, 97-93, 97-93)

Check out Katie Taylor celebrate her win over Amanda Serrano below: