Daniel Cutts, ringside at MSG
It’s the loudest I can remember at a boxing event in recent memory at ringside.
The Irish and Puerto Rico fans have come out in force to support their heroes.
Flags are waving all around us, chants are going up, and the beers are flowing.
This place is about to go nuclear and set New York City on fire.
Let the fireworks commence!
From Israel Salas-Rodriguez inside Madison Square Garden
As the co-main event draws to a close, the anticipation for the Serrano and Taylor clash is palpable.
Fans spread across the Garden can be seen donning the flags from both fighters’ respective countries.
But a sea of Puerto Ricans draped in red, white, and blue flags overshadow those of the orange and green from the Irish.
If fans can expect anything from the main event, it will be an all-out slugfest between two fighters that have shared the ring for 20 rounds in two instant classic bouts.
Taylor will seek to make it 3-0 against the talented Serrano, who herself is seeking to score a victory over the Olympic Gold Medalist.
Baumgardner vs Miranda
Judges score the bout to your winner 98-92, x2 97-93… Alycia Baumgardner.
The American retains her titles but was made to work for it throughout the ten rounds.
Scores too wide for my liking but right winner in the end. Thankfully it’s out the way and the main event is now NEXT.
Baumgardner vs Miranda – Round 10
Miranda storms forward and tries to rough up Baumgardner, making it ugly.
Baumgardner lets her hands go but takes a right hand. Miranda swarms forward now.
We go to the judges scorecards and this could be interesting.
Perhaps Baumgardner has done enough but Miranda really evened it up down the stretch.
Baumgardner vs Miranda – Round 9
Heading into the 10th and final round and Miranda is still in the fight.
She may have given away too many of the early rounds but down the stretch she’s found success and really made Baumgardner work.
The champ may have to take this round to ensure victory.
Baumgardner vs Miranda – Round 8
Miranda backs Baumgardner up with a flurry of shots – great work from the challenger.
Baumgardner even takes a couple as the round closes out.
