'And still the undisputed champion of the world... ' Katie Taylor defeats Amanda Serrano in epic battle

No corner of the Garden was devoid of joy. After the final bell ended that remarkable tenth round and the contest as a whole, the fighters immediately embraced and did so long enough that their corners rushed to hug each other too, a rapturous mutual appreciation after weeks of work and stress.

Katie Taylor and family following her undisputed world lightweight championship fight with Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Katie Taylor stayed a little longer at her post-fight press conference than she possibly should have.

Blood seeped down from a head wound which her promoter Eddie Hearne wiped away, first with a finger and then with a hastily arranged towel “Thanks, Eddie,” laughed the still undisputed lightweight champion of the world.