Katie Taylor beats Cindy Serrano to retain world titles

Katie Taylor was on top throughout the fight at TD Garden

Katie Taylor successfully defended her world titles with a unanimous points victory over Cindy Serrano in Boston.

The 32-year-old Irish boxer won all 10 rounds to retain the IBF and WBA belts.

It was a first defeat in six years for former champion Serrano from Puerto Rico who has never been knocked out.

Five-times world amateur champion Taylor, who clinched Olympic gold at London 2012, has won all 11 of her fights since turning professional in 2016.

"My own display was OK. It's hard when someone is so defensive," Taylor told Sky Sports.

"I really expected a tough fight but right from the get-go, she was on the back foot."

Such was the ease of her latest success, Taylor at one stage goaded 36-year-old Serranto to come forward.

All three judges scored it 100-90 for the champion from Bray who is expected to be in action again in December.

Taylor is targeting a future bout against Serranto's sister Amanda, the record-breaking fighter who has won world titles in six weight divisions.

"That is the biggest fight in women's boxing at the moment and a fight I've always wanted," said Taylor.