Predictions – ‘Everything edges to Serrano’published at 03:23 Greenwich Mean Time
Taylor v Serrano 2
Two-weight world champion Natasha Jonas: “You can never usually bet against Katie Taylor but I am going to. Being out the ring for so long against a pressure fighter and, most of all, a southpaw, will cause her a lot of problems like it did in the first fight.
“There isn’t a style that Taylor hasn’t come across. Even when she lost, she came back and won emphatically. But I do think everything edges to Serrano.”
Lightweight contender Caroline Dubois: “I believe Katie wins the fight on points.”
Retired world champion Barry Jones: “Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano 2 – still the best fight in boxing, as was the first fight. An absolute war of the ages. This fight is a little different as both fighters have a few more miles on the clock. Katie probably has a few more miles, although Serrano hasn’t been the vintage fighter we’ve seen in the past.
“This is at light-welterweight, the weight advantage is with Katie even more so in this second fight. I see it going down to who can dominate early. Serrano is a heavy hitter. It’s important for her to make Katie feel the pace. Will it be about wear and tear? Miles on the clock? Desire? Will Katie Taylor go to her well again? I think she can. I’m predicting a very close points victory for the queen of Ireland.”
