KATIE TAYLOR WINS AGAIN

BY JAMES SMITH

Irish superstar Katie Taylor retained her Undisputed Lightweight Championship yesterday in an easy points win over her opponent Karen Elizabeth Carabajal.

Taylor, 36, hadn't fought since her split decision win over Puerto Rico's Amanda Serrano in April - the first women's bout to headline New York's Madison Square Garden.

But this was a much easier fight against the brave but limited Argentine opponent.

The fight went the distance, but Taylor got the unanimous decision victory 100-91, 99-91, 98-92.

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"She had everything to gain, I think I boxed smartly, I was a bit open at times but just happy to get the victory,"

said Taylor, who hoped her next fight would be in Dublin - for what would be her first professional bout in her home country.

Source: BBC Sport