: As the fight progressed, Taylor's timing sharpened. She unleashed signature three-punch combinations that left the challenger "chasing shadows". While Carabajal bravely stayed on her feet, Taylor stayed out of danger to secure a comfortable lead.
Heading into the night, both women boasted unblemished records. Taylor (22-0) was the undisputed lightweight champion and the No. 1 pound-for-pound women's fighter . Carabajal (19-0), a mandatory challenger from Argentina, was fighting outside her home country for the first time, seeking a massive upset for all four major belts. The Fight Story Boks: Taylor vs Carabajal
: Carabajal proved to be a "tough, awkward" opponent, refusing to back down and attempting to rough Taylor up in the corners. By the fifth round, however, Carabajal began to show the physical toll of Taylor's precision, suffering a cut under her right eye. : As the fight progressed, Taylor's timing sharpened