Katie Taylor Outclasses Karen Carabajal

By: Sean Crose

Undisputed ladies’s light-weight champion Katie Taylor proved to the world as soon as once more on Saturday simply how good she is. Taking on the undefeated Argentine Karen Carabajal, Ireland’s Taylor impressed the group at London’s Wembley Stadium by simply dealing with her sport however outclassed opponent. The 19-0 Carabajal was nothing if not decided, however it all got here right down to ability on Saturday. Excellent footwork, cleaner punching and Taylor’s capacity to efficiently make use of a stick and transfer model proved to be an excessive amount of for the 32 12 months previous challenger. After the ultimate bell had rung, the judges dominated in favor of 36 12 months previous defending champion Taylor by scores of 100-91,  98-92 and 99-91.

“She had everything to gain here tonight,” Taylor mentioned after the battle of Carabajal. “I’m just delighted to get another victory.” Taylor’s promoter, Matchroom honcho Eddie Hearn declared it was time for Taylor to as soon as once more battle in her native Ireland. “It’s time to return to Ireland now,” he mentioned. “Whoever it is, wherever it is, Ireland has to be next for Katie Taylor.” Taylor would, in fact, need to rematch Amanda Serrano, who she squeaked previous through resolution earlier this 12 months in New York. Yet Hearn indicated workforce Taylor wouldn’t be sitting round indefinitely hoping for a second Serrano battle to ultimately work itself into actuality. “Time won’t wait for Amanda Serrano,” he mentioned.