It’s over! With their third clash, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano have officially etched their names into boxing history. And yet, the outcome remained unchanged. Just like in their previous two encounters, Taylor retained her titles. It was a tightly contested bout, one that could have swung either way. In the end, however, the judges spoke. One scored it a 95-95 draw, while the other two gave Taylor the edge with identical 97-93 scores. With that, the Irish legend once again affirmed her status as one of the all-time greats in women’s boxing.

But the echoes of Taylor’s triumph are being heard far beyond the ring. For some, it’s pure elation. For others, it’s the sweet sound of winning bets. Among the latter? None other than Mike Tyson. The former heavyweight champion had placed a wager with his most recent opponent, Jake Paul. He backed Katie Taylor to win. The two fought in a special ten-round bout under custom rules on the same Netflix card that featured the Taylor-Serrano rematch at AT&T Stadium last November. With Taylor’s victory now sealed, Tyson is ready to collect.

In the lead-up to the fight, Jake Paul, whose Most Valuable Promotions manages Serrano, shared a video on X. In the clip, Paul is seen on a FaceTime call with Mike Tyson. “If Katie wins, you get $1,000,000; if Amanda wins, then I get $1,000,000,” he told Tyson. Earlier in the conversation, Paul had shared how many fans preferred the Taylor-Serrano rematch over their fight. When he brought up the trilogy, Tyson didn’t hesitate. “I got Katie,” he said. And just like that, the bet was on!

Calling Paul out on social media, Tyson wrote that he’ll meet him at dinner to claim the $1 million he’s owed. He also made sure to salute both women for their historic performance: “Congrats to [Katie Taylor] and [Amanda Serrano] on the trilogy fight on Netflix. [Jake Paul] see you at dinner to collect my million!” his tweet read.

It was on April 30, 2022, that Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano first met at Madison Square Garden. The same venue that hosted their trilogy bout. Their rematch took place two years later, marking both fighters’ debut on Netflix.

Following Taylor’s win, social media was abuzz with reactions. And congratulations poured in for Tyson, who had won the million-dollar bet.

Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano III: More like a chess match than a slugfest

Banter aside, there’s a growing sentiment that Taylor vs. Serrano III lacked the drama and intensity of their earlier showdowns. Both the original fight and the rematch were thrilling encounters that had fans on the edge of their seats. But the trilogy bout turned out to be a more subdued affair.

The first round saw both fighters cautiously testing each other. It wasn’t until the third that the action began to heat up. Serrano emerged as the early aggressor. But Taylor, the 2012 Olympic gold medalist, began to assert control by round six, showcasing her technical skill and experience.

CompuBox stats showed that nearly 30% of Taylor’s punches landed, compared to Serrano’s 18%. Even in power punches, an area where Serrano is typically dominant, Taylor edged ahead, connecting at 42%.

With Katie Taylor securing a clear 3-0 lead in their rivalry, fans on social media appear divided. Some believe Taylor, who turned 39 last week, should consider retirement. Others are already speculating about a potential fourth fight.

What’s your take? Would you want to see Taylor vs. Serrano IV?