Amanda Serrano rowed again on feedback she made suggesting Katie Taylor fought ‘soiled’ within the huge rematch final Firday.
Talking immediately after the struggle the multi-weight world champion, who was reduce by a conflict of heads within the fourth spherical of one other epic Eire – Puerto Rico installment -suggested one in all Eire’biggest ever sports activities stars intentionally used her head to achieve a bonus in the course of the undisputed gentle welterweight conflict.
‘The Actual Deal’ claimed it was an method the Olympic gold medal winner has utilized in earlier fights too.
“She stored headbutting me and that’s one thing she has completed earlier than,” mentioned Serrano instantly after one other traditional.
“It’s not the primary time. She did it to me, she did it to (Chantelle) Cameron. It’s what it’s. I’m a champion it doesn’t matter what.”
Nevertheless, talking on Saturday, Serrano mentioned they had been feedback made whereas she was each upset and indignant in addition to feedback she admitted she shouldn’t have made.
In a considerably courageous climbdown, the hard-hitting battle-hardened New York-based fighter retracted her phrases.
“Congratulations to KatieTaylor in her choice win.
“She & I are cool outdoors the ring and the most effective dance companions in it.
“Tempers are flared if you’re within the warmth of battle & you say belongings you shouldn’t say.
“I’m not one to ever disrespect an opponent & these had been by no means my intentions to Katie. She & I are cool outdoors the ring and the most effective dance companions within the ring. By no means ought to I ever had mentioned she did it purposely, it’s her type that makes for them.
“I’m not good and tho (sic) I attempt my hardest to be the nicest particular person I could be I’m human & being emotionally damage can generally misguide you in what you say. I’m OK, I’m wholesome a bit bruised and reduce however nonetheless blessed past perception.
“We each got here out with our well being intact & that’s what I prayed for. Each time our groups can agree on a trilogy I’ll be prepared. I hope you guys all loved ladies’s boxing at its highest stage.”
Taylor additionally indicated she could be keen to struggle Serrano for a 3rd time.
“Thank God I gained that struggle. Congratulations to Amanda. The triple is on,” she mentioned after final evening’s struggle, when she additionally mentioned she “actually wasn’t combating soiled”.
