Today, Most Valuable Promotions revealed thrilling news: the highly anticipated third showdown between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano is scheduled for Friday, July 11th. This electrifying event will unfold at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City, the same venue where their epic first encounter dazzled fans back in 2022.
The initial two bouts between these fierce competitors shattered records, and the upcoming clash promises to be even more monumental. Notably, this match will lead the first-ever all-women’s boxing card at the iconic arena. Just like the sequel, this event will be available to a massive audience, streamed for free to Netflix’s 300 million subscribers.
As they prepare to face off in 10 rounds, each lasting two minutes, fans are bracing for another high-octane spectacle. Their first encounter at Madison Square Garden was a nail-biter, with both fighters landing nearly 1,000 punches. Taylor narrowly claimed victory through a split decision, with scores of 97-93 and 96-93 in her favor, while one judge sided with Serrano, scoring it 96-94. Their rematch at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, saw Serrano dominate in terms of punches landed, outscoring Taylor 324 to 217.
Despite Serrano’s impressive performance, including landing 58.2 percent of her power punches according to Compubox, the fight wasn’t without controversy. A clash of heads left Serrano with a severe cut, and Taylor received a point deduction for excessive headbutting. Nonetheless, the judges all scored it 95-94 in Taylor’s favor, setting the stage for their eagerly awaited third meeting.
Amanda Serrano expressed her frustration regarding the format of the trilogy fight, saying, “I’m disappointed that Katie Taylor didn’t hold up her end of our agreement for a 12-round, three-minute match, just like the men. With both of us earning record paydays, we owed it to the fans to stick to our handshake deal. But rest assured, every time we meet in the ring, it’s a battle. On Friday, July 11, I’m determined to secure the official win I deserve.”
Meanwhile, the 38-year-old Taylor is eager to wrap up what has been an extraordinary rivalry. “I want to extend my gratitude to Matchroom, MVP, and Netflix for making this trilogy a reality. I can’t wait to headline at MSG once more in July. Although I’m leading 2-0 against Amanda, this unique rivalry always promises excitement when we step into the ring, so a trilogy feels right,” Taylor commented on the impending battle.
This historic series between two boxing titans is set to culminate in an unforgettable chapter at Madison Square Garden, offering fans a clash that will cement both fighters’ legacies in the sport.
