Ireland’s Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano for the third time in their epic trilogy, winning their bout at New York’s Madison Square Garden on a majority decision after a chess match of a fight.

Two of the cards read 97-93 in favour of undisputed light-welterweight champion Taylor, with Mark Lyson’s card unable to split them at 95-95.

The fight played out in front of a sold-out arena for the latest instalment of women’s boxing’s great rivalry and, though not quite the all-out war of their previous meetings, it remained just as gripping.

“We have made history three times,” said Taylor, on a night when the iconic MSG hosted an all-female card for the first time.

“It is such a historic fight and a pleasure to share the ring with her. We are history makers forever.”

More to follow.