Katie Taylor much-anticipated clash vs Karen Carabajal culminated with unanimous decision win for undisputed champion Taylor that asserted her status as one of the best boxers in lightweight division, know the full undercard results and purse
With superb performance against Karen Carabajal in a one-sided match that she was always in control of, Katie Taylor maintained hold on her world titles. Taylor retained her undisputed lightweight champion crown at boisterous Wembley Arena by defeating Argentine underdog Karen Carabajal by scores of 100-91, 99-91, 98-92.
Katie Taylor vs Karen Carabajal Purse, Payouts, Winner, Full Fight Card Results, Score And Boxing Match Highlights
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— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) October 29, 2022
𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙂𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙎𝙏. #TaylorCarabajal pic.twitter.com/pobP7CihOH
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) October 29, 2022
As per various sources, Katie Taylor will earn purse of $1 Million from this main-event clash while her opponent Carbajal will reportedly bag $250,000 from this fight. However, it is expected that these boxers will earn even more amount after PPV Purse awards are distributed.
On October 29 at Wembley Arena in London, a highly anticipated battle between undisputed champion Katie Taylor and underdog Karen Carbajal was scheduled. The ring-walks for Taylor vs. Carbajal started at 10:00 PM BST (5:00 PM ET) during this event. All of Taylor’s world titles were on the line in this 10-round lightweight matchup between Taylor and Carbajal, which was also main event.
Despite her best efforts, Taylor wasn’t able to win via KO against Carbajal but her dominance across all rounds saw judges award unanimous decision win in her favor. Following this victory, Taylor successfully retained all of her titles and stayed as undisputed champion.
Full Fight Card Results
- Katie Taylor defeated Karen Elizabeth Carabajal: For Taylor’s WBA, WBC, WBO, & IBF lightweight title
- Jordan Gill lost against Kiko Martinez: For Gill’s European featherweight Championship & IBF eliminator
- Johnny Fisher defeated Dominik Musil: Heavyweight
- Mary Romero lost against Ellie Scotney: For Romero’s European women’s super bantamweight title
- Gary Cully defeated Jaouad Belmedhi: Lightweight
- John Hedges won against Ales Makovec: Light heavyweight
Katie Taylor vs Karen Carabajal Match Events & How it Unfolded?
Although the Irish star Katie Taylor’s punches and movements were faster, Carabajal was still able to score with her right hand in the bout’s opening round. Later in 3rd and 4th round, both fighter traded punches and Although Taylor was gaining ground, she was receiving punches in response, and there were indications that Carabajal won’t surrender till very end. The action moved quickly, and although Taylor was in charge, she was unable to stop the challenger from marching through the middle rounds while Taylor was throwing as many overhand rights as she could muster.
Even though Carabajal was competitive and talented, the Argentine was always one step behind as she suffered cut in her right eye during ninth round when the combatants collided. Ultimately, judges concluded that Taylor deserved to win and scored the bout 100-90, 99-91, 98-92 in her favor. Following this win, Taylor’s boxing record has improve to 22-0 while Carbajal dropped to 19-1 record.
Katie Taylor vs Karen Carabajal Post-match Reactions & Next Fight for Taylor
Taylor, who has a lot of alternatives available to her, made it plain what she wants to happen next right after the fight. The largest match in women’s boxing history, according to Taylor, will take place at Croke Park in front of 80,000 spectators when she challenges Amanda Serrano to a rematch. Till now, Serrano hasn’t responded to challenge by Taylor but it is likely that she will accept this rematch in an effort to avenge her loss and become Undisputed Champion
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