After Katie Taylor had defeated her for the third time to remain the undisputed 140-pound champion, Amanda Serrano was in tears. Not because of the sadness over her loss, but because of the appreciation for where women’s boxing has gone since the two champions started their trilogy three years ago.

Katie Taylor retained her undisputed world super lightweight title after edging her trilogy fight against Amanda Serrano in New York

Amanda Serrano was graceful following a historic night at Madison Square Garden in which she came up short in her trilogy fight with Katie Taylor for the undisputed super lightweight championship.