Katie Taylor vs Han LIVE: Result, latest updates and reaction after points win for undisputed champion

The Irish legend moves on with Amanda Serrano likely up next

Katie Taylor lands a heavy shot on Jennifer Han (Matchroom)

Katie Taylor defended her undisputed world lightweight title with a shut-out points win over American Jennifer Han at Headingley Stadium.

The 35-year-old was given a solid test by her opponent, who turned professional in 2013 and is a former IBF featherweight champion.

It was Taylor‘s first fight since she was pushed to the limit by her former amateur rival Natasha Jonas, claiming a narrow points win in May.

But it was soon evident there was little danger of the champion being stretched again by an opponent who boasts a solitary inside-the-distance win on her 22-fight record.

Taylor set the tempo from the start, landing accurate lead lefts and strong right hands as she wore down Han before dropping her with a short left in the eighth, although Han protested a slip.

The three ringside judges concurred that Taylor had won every round of the contest, handing her a 100-89 points victory.

Conor Benn made his frustration plain despite cruising to his 19th consecutive professional win over experienced American Adrian Granados.

Benn dominated from the start of the contest but Granados’ back-pedalling style did not go down well with the 24-year-old, who angrily implored his opponent to fight in the final round.

Granados, who had previously acquitted himself well against high-calibre opposition including Danny Garcia and Shawn Porter, perhaps wisely refused to oblige, and the judges duly delivered their 100-90, 99-91, 97-93 verdicts.

Lara vs Warrington 2

• Warrington returns in immediate rematch with Lara after devastating loss earlier this year
• Katie Taylor defends her undisputed lightweight title against Jennifer Han
• Conor Benn faces Adrian Granados after Covid scuppered fight earlier this year

[4 September 2021 19:18 · Jack Rathborn]

Eddie Hearn on Bridges vs Gangloff

“It's what we love, it's lively. People want to get out again and watch live sport.

“She's a star, she's a Leeds United supporter, she's in a tough fight."

[4 September 2021 19:17 · Jack Rathborn]

Bridges vs Gangloff: Round 2

This one has started off fast, both ladies slugging it out.

Bridges only knows one way and pushes through a hard right, but Gangloff counters nicely off the ropes.

[4 September 2021 18:58 · Jack Rathborn]

Lara vs Warrington 2: Main undercard set to start

The main card is about to start, a reminder of the run-down of this undercard:

• Mauricio Lara v Josh Warrington
• Katie Taylor v Jennifer Han
• Conor Benn v Adrian Granados
• Jovanni Straffon v Maxi Hughes
• Ebanie Bridges v Mailys Gangloff

[4 September 2021 18:18 · Thomas Fenton]

Price wins via second round KO

What a performance by Price!

He unleashes a barrage of punches in the second and Hussain is stopped on his feet.

It's a real statement from the 21-year-old, who now moves to 6-0. Impressive stuff.

[4 September 2021 18:16 · Thomas Fenton]

Hopey Price v Zahid Hussain

Hussain goes down!

Right on the bell to signal the end of the first round, Price catches Hussain clean on the chin with a right hook.

Hussain recovers well to see out the first, but for how long?

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[4 September 2021 18:09 · Thomas Fenton]

Hopey Price v Zahid Hussain

Both fighters are now in the ring.

Price has only ever been six rounds, so the added experience of Hussain (who has 16 wins to his name) could provide a good test for the youngster.

Here we go...

[4 September 2021 18:06 · Thomas Fenton]

Bateson beats Garcia via UD

The British fighter recovers well from being knocked down in the second to beat Garcia 58-56 via the judge's scorecard.

It was a tougher fight than anticipated, but Bateson gets the job done in his home city.

Next up, it's exciting Matchroom prospect Hopey Price v Zahid Hussain.

[4 September 2021 17:57 · Thomas Fenton]

Warrington v Lara undercard - as it happens

The first bouts of the evening have now been completed. Earlier, we saw young prospects Mali Wright and Brandon Stanfield win in their respective matchups.

Leeds-born Jack Batseon is currently in the ring with Nicaragua's Felix Garica. He’s been on the canvas, but should be fairly comfortably ahead on the judge's scorecards.

[4 September 2021 17:39 · Thomas Fenton]

Katie Taylor on fighting in front of a crowd again

“This has been a long time coming, I haven’t fought in front of a crowd in a long time. It is going to be electric. I have a soft heart towards Leeds, so it is going to be really amazing to fight here.

“I have great memories growing up and coming here as a kid and going to Elland Road to watch Leeds United. They are some of my best memories as a kid. To have the chance to actually fight here is really special.”

[4 September 2021 17:36 · Thomas Fenton]

Conor Benn: I let my fists do the talking

“I don’t have a message for Granados. I don’t. There is nothing to say. I let my fists do the talking. Everything that has been said from both parties has been said now. At the end of the day the promo is done. All that’s left to do now is fight, and come September 4 he is in for one hell of a fight. I know he’s going to bring it – but that gets me going. Let’s have it!

“He’s a tough durable guy, the only person to stop him is Danny Garcia. He won the fight against Adrian Broner. He gave hell to Shawn Porter. He fought Robert Easter Jr. He’s been in with the top boys, but he’s in with another top boy. I just want to fight now. I just want to get in there now.”