Taylor Vs. Serrano 3 Announced; Should It Happen?
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will face off for the third time on July 11, but is it a fight that should happen?
The fight will take place on Netflix for the second time following their previous bout. Taylor won the second fight via a unanimous decision in a fight that broke records on Netflix. It became the most-watched women’s boxing fight ever. It was also the first time that Netflix had aired a fight on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card. The win meant Taylor remained the Undisputed Junior Welterweight Champion.
Taylor has a 2-0 record, having won the first fight via a split decision to retain her Undisputed Lightweight Title. Despite Taylor winning both fights, there was an argument that either one of those could have gone Serrano’s way. Taylor was also criticized for her alleged headbutts, which have earned her scorn from Serrano and Chantelle Cameron. Taylor could have walked away from the sport following the second Serrano win.
However, she did earn a record-breaking purse for the second fight. Reports indicate that she received the largest purse that a female boxer has ever received, exceeding $6 million. That could will likely be much more for the trilogy, given it could be Taylor’s final boxing fight. However, another win over Serrano could present a fight against Natasha Jonas, who has expressed her desire to face Katie. But Jonas must first beat Lauren Price, while Taylor must take care of business against Serrano.
Taylor Vs. Serrano Reaction
“I’m 2-0 against Amanda. But it’s obviously a very special rivalry that delivers every time we step in the ring. I think it’s only right that we have the trilogy. The atmosphere for the first fight there was amazing and I’m sure it won’t be any different this time around. The numbers that got to see the last fight in November were incredible. Hopefully those people will all want to tune in for the trilogy fight as well and we can deliver another great fight,” Taylor
“I promised my fans they would see this trilogy, and I’m incredibly grateful that we get to complete our journey where it all began, at Madison Square Garden. I’m disappointed that Katie Taylor did not keep her word and make the trilogy 12, three-minute rounds, equal to the men. This is a record-setting payday for both of us, and we owed it to the fans to honor the handshake deal we made. She didn’t.
“But make no mistake, every time we share the ring, it is war, and I know this will be the greatest yet because I will finally get the official W I deserve. Headlining an all-female card at MSG, representing both New York and Puerto Rico, is something I never thought would be possible. I’m proud to stand alongside all the talented women on this card, and I hope our fight inspires young girls everywhere to keep believing in themselves and never stop chasing their dreams,” Serrano
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