Terence Crawford thinks the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano rematch was the best fight of 2024. The undisputed welterweight champion shared his view after watching the closely contested battle.
Crawford, 37, from Omaha, Nebraska, had a great year himself. He won the WBA World Title at super-welterweight by beating Israil Madrimov. This came after his big win against Errol Spence Jr in 2023, which made him the undisputed welterweight champion.
But when it came to picking the top fight of the year, Crawford looked to the women's division. He posted on X (formerly Twitter):
"Fight of the year again! That was a close fight! Taylor won them last rounds."
The rematch between Taylor and Serrano took place in Texas. It was part of the undercard for the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson event. Taylor's four super-lightweight belts were on the line.
The fight was just as thrilling as their first meeting in 2022. Back then, they made history as the first females to headline at Madison Square Garden. Taylor won that fight by split decision, keeping her undisputed lightweight status.
This time, Taylor won again, but it wasn't easy. She got wobbled in the first round but managed to rally and build a lead. Serrano suffered a bad cut above her eye from a clash of heads but kept fighting hard.
In the end, all three judges scored it 95-94 for Taylor. The close nature of the fight has fans wondering if we'll see a trilogy. Serrano's team feels they did enough to win, which could set up another exciting match between these elite fighters.
Both Taylor and Serrano are seen as top-level boxers and future Hall of Famers. Their battles have shown why women's boxing deserves the spotlight, and Crawford's praise only adds to their achievements.
