Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano have created the most significant rivalry in women’s boxing history through two intense fights. They are set to clash again this Friday night at Madison Square Garden in New York, with Taylor defending her four junior welterweight titles.
Their previous two bouts sparked debate. In their first match in April 2022, Taylor earned a split decision over the aggressive Serrano. In the rematch in November, Taylor won unanimously, although Serrano appeared to have done enough to claim victory. The rematch was marked by several headbutts from Taylor, resulting in point deductions and a serious cut near Serrano’s eye.
At this week’s final press conference, Serrano expressed confidence, saying, “We’re going to be smarter and work harder for this fight. I believe we can win.”
The upcoming fight follows the standard women’s boxing format—ten rounds of two minutes each. Taylor said she embraces the challenge, stating that she wants to face the toughest competition and continue pushing the biggest fights in women’s boxing.
On the same night, four more title fights will highlight the women’s division. Ellie Scotney and Yamileth Mercado will unify their junior featherweight titles, while Alycia Baumgardner and Jennifer Miranda compete for the unified junior lightweight title. Additionally, Savannah Marshall will try to consolidate the super middleweight titles against Shadashia Green.
Here are the fight card odds for the event:
– Amanda Serrano +205 vs. Katie Taylor (Champion) -145, junior welterweight title
– Ellie Scotney (Champion) -835 vs. Yamileth Mercado (Champion) +475, unified junior featherweight title
– Alycia Baumgardner (Champion) -2500 vs. Jennifer Miranda +900, unified junior lightweight title
– Savannah Marshall (Champion) -715 vs. Shadashia Green +440, unified super middleweight title
– Cherneka Johnson (Champion) vs. Shurretta Metcalf, unified bantamweight title
– Chantelle Cameron -3335 vs. Jessica Camara +1050, junior welterweight
– Ramla Ali vs. Lila Furtado, junior featherweight
– Tamm Thibeault vs. Mary Casamassa, middleweight
The event will take place at Madison Square Garden on July 11th, starting at 8 p.m., with streaming available on Netflix (subscription required).
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Fan Take: This trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano is a watershed moment for women’s boxing, showcasing its growing prominence on the global stage. The intense rivalry and high stakes promise to elevate the sport’s profile and inspire a new generation of female fighters and fans alike.
