Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will look to bring their epic, hard-fought rivalry to a thrilling conclusion on July 11 in New York City. This highly anticipated third bout will take place on the first all-women’s professional boxing card at Madison Square Garden, marking a significant milestone for women’s boxing. Taylor and Serrano have a history of thrilling battles. In 2022, Taylor won by split decision, then she took a controversial unanimous decision victory in Texas last year.
Their upcoming match to unify all the belts will crown the first undisputed super lightweight champion. Each fighter is fierce and focused, eager to take home this hard-fought title. Their past meetings have been filled with unbelievable talent. These cuties not only ramped up the drama, they raised important questions about fairness and scoring in women’s boxing.
Background of Their Rivalry
The dispute between these two champions spills out beyond the roped square. Taylor edging out a split-decision victory head to head in 2022. Since the fight, both combatants have been outspoken about their fights. Serrano is adamant that she should’ve had a clearer path to victory. She is demanding that the fight be fought 12 three-minute rounds rather than the contracted 10 two-minute rounds.
In the build-up to this momentous bout, Taylor was unequivocal about her past victories. She stated, “If you look at the fights you can clearly see that I won those fights.” She remarked on the absurdity of claims suggesting otherwise, asserting, “It’s really, really insane that she thinks she won those fights.”
Significance of the Event
This fight promises to be a huge boost for women’s boxing! With Netflix behind it and broadcasting this fight to more than 300 million subscribers, the hype is real. This unprecedented reach has the potential to not just increase visibility of women’s sports, but motivate a new generation of female athletes.
Serrano expressed her excitement about being part of such a landmark event, saying, “I’m truly honored to be part of this night.” Her supporters have turned out in droves to support her in her new home city, making for an electric and powerful scene as the date draws closer.
Looking Ahead
When the battle hits closer, each fighter looking to come home with blood on the ground. Serrano emphasized this commitment, stating, “We’re going to go out there and we’re going to put it all on the line this fight so you’re going to see who the true champion is July 11.”
And the anticipation continues to grow for the landmark third bout between Taylor and Serrano. These heavyweights’ match up, and especially their intense competition, are yet another sign of the growing popularity and importance of women’s boxing globally.
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