Taylor vs Serrano 3 live: Start time, undercard, fight updates and results – UK Times

The undefeated Scotney is beginning to do some real damage of her own here. She opens up a nasty cut on the right eye of Mercado, who is beginning to flag.

A few heavy shots land for Scotney who enters the second half of this fight with momentum on her side.

Mercado has crimson dripping down the side of her nose and potentially into her eye. That could prove a major issue for her as she tries to derail Scotney.

Big right hook from Scotney evokes a reaction from Mercado, who covers up. After being under the cosh at the beginning, the Brit looks unfazed!

A more tentative, measured start to the round from Scotney as she dodges Mercado’s swings, clipping her on the nose before retreating.

Mercado then begins to get some joy, with a murderous look in her eyes, landing a couple stiff overhands as the pair enter the clinch.

The Mexican is on top – but how long can she keep this aggression up before she gasses?

Both trade shots from close range, Scotney going to the body before Mercado swings for the head.

Scotney ducks a sharp left hook, driving Mercado into the corner for a reprieve. Her ducks and dives might be getting in her opponent’s head, who is already showing signs of heavy breathing.

Both start cautiously, Scotney dodging a right hook before closing in on the body. Scotney then connects with a sharp one-two which seems to anger Mercado, rushing in to inflict some revenge! Early signs of this one heating up.

Mercado is staying aggressive, driving Scotney into trouble as an overhand forces her to the ropes. Scotney rallies and responds with a heavy shot of her own, but it likely won’t be enough to save the round.

We’ve had a spine tingling rendition of “Star-Spangled Banner” from singer JoJo, and now it’s time for Scotney and Mercado to be welcomed to the arena!

Lewisham-born Scotney comes out to “Supersonic” by Oasis, embracing the reunion heard around the world from across the pond. But it’s Mexico’s Mercado who has the backing of MSG.

This one’s scheduled for 10 rounds, for the unified super-bantamweight titles!

There are 17 titles on the line tonight – the most of any boxing undercard in history.

The stakes literally COULDN’T be higher!

If the first rendition of Taylor vs Serrano is anything to go by, Madison Square Garden – the Mecca of boxing – knows how to blow the roof off for the greatest rivalry in women’s combat history.

A lot of Puerto Rico flags can be seen in support of Serrano – no surprise, given that New York City is home to the largest Puerto Rican community outside of Puerto Rico – but the Irish are out in full force as well.

(Subject to change,‘ C’ denotes champion)

Katie Taylor (C) vs Amanda Serrano [undisputed super-lightweight titles]

Alycia Baumgardner (C) vs Jennifer Miranda [undisputed super-featherweight titles]

Savannah Marshall (IBF C) vs Shadasia Green (WBO C) [unified super-middleweight titles]

Ellie Scotney (IBF, WBO C) vs Yamileth Mercado (WBC C) [unified super-bantamweight titles]

Cherneka Johnson just made history in the featured prelim of the night.

As the doctor calls time on Shurretta Metcalf after multiple checks of her vision, Australia has its first ever undisputed champion crowned in history. Male or female.

Slight controversy over the stoppage – but whether it was the ninth or the tenth round, Johnson was getting her arm raised. An impressive performance and deserving result!

Taylor said at this week’s press conference: “The fact is, I am 2-0 against her. Opinions are opinions, but facts are facts.

“I’m just sick of the complaining and whining from your team.”

“The only thing that matters is that I’m 2-0 against her. I plan on staying unbeaten against her.”

Missed the prelims? Here’s a rundown of what happened in the first four fights of the night:

Cherneka Johnson def. Shurretta Metcalf via ninth-round TKO [undisputed bantamweight championship]

Chantelle Cameron def. Jessica Camara via unanimous decision (99-91, 98-92, 99-91) [WBC interim super-lightweight title]

Ramla Ali def. Lila Furtado via unanimous decision (77-75, 77-75, 78-74) [super-bantamweight]

Tamm Thibeault def. Mary Casamassa via fifth-round TKO [middleweight]