KATIE TAYLOR beat Amanda Serrano yet again by the narrowest of margins.
The Irish icon took a split-decision in their 2022 classic and then won a unanimous last November in Texas.
This time around, it was a majority verdict back at New York’s Madison Square Garden where the rivalry began.
Final punch stats revealed by Netflix showed that both landed 70 punches each throughout the ten rounds.
Serrano threw 382 compared to Taylor’s 231 but the Irish icon landed 57 of her power shots while her great rival scored with 49.
In terms of jabs, Taylor threw 94 and landed with 13 compared to Serrano’s 217 thrown and 21 connecting.
The scorecards read 95-95 and 97-93 twice with Taylor closing out the rivalry in decisive fashion.
Taylor, 39, said: “I just want to thank Amanda Serrano as well, what an amazing fighter, we’ve made history here.
“I thought I boxed very smart, very well. She wasn’t catching me with much.
“It was obviously very, very close. Just thank God my hand was raised. I planned to come in here and be disciplined and smart.
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“I executed the game plan very well. Total respect for Amanda, what a warrior. I love you all, I love my country. Thank you so much.”
Serrano, 36, said: “We tried something different, it was all about working smarter, not harder.
“I tried to keep my distance because apparently it didn’t worth the first two fights. So we tried to stick with the long punches and it just wasn’t enough.
“I don’t know, I have to go back and watch it. My team told me they think I won, I’m going to believe what they tell me.
“I was really trying to apply what they were telling me. I really want to support every single one of you for coming out and supporting me and women’s boxing.
“What an amazing night for all of us women. I’m crying at the support, thanks to all of you.
“Thank you Jake Paul, you’ve changed my life. Thank you Netflix for showcasing us warriors.
“Thank you Katie Taylor for an incredible 30 rounds, it’s been a true honour.”
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