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Everything you need to know ahead of Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano clash
The trailer has been released for Katie Taylor's third clash with Puerto Rican professional boxer, Amanda Serrano, which is set to take place next month.
It was hoped the headliner bout could take place in Dublin's Croke Park, however the female boxers will be returning to the venue of their first contest, Madison Square Garden.
The bout became a fight for the ages and was the first ever sold-out female headlining card as they fought for the Super Lightweight Championship of the World title.
As the countdown gets underway for the trilogy match, here's everything you need to know…
Taylor first faced and defeated Serrano at Madison Square Garden in 2022 in what was quickly dubbed a fight for the ages. The fight was co-promoted by Matchroom Boxing and Most Valuable Promotions the respective promoters for the women.
The ten-round contest saw Taylor victorious following a split decision. Katie Taylor. Pic: INPHO/Gary Carr
The women faced each other once again on the headline card involving Jake Paul and Mike Tyson in Dallas, with the Bray boxer coming out on top once again and retaining her undisputed title.
This time round, Taylor made more than sure winning the bout on a unanimous decision. Jake Paul and Mike Tyson in action. Pic:for Netflix
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano's third outing takes place on Friday, July 11 with the boxers returning to the Madison Square Garden for their final clash.
There was high hopes that the clash could take place in Croke Park, however it never materialised much to the devastation of Irish boxing fans.
Following the announcement, Taylor paid tribute and said it was 'only right' that the trilogy would happen. Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor. Pic:for Netflix
'I want to thank everyone at Matchroom, MVP and Netflix for getting the trilogy over the line and I can't wait to headline at MSG again in July,' the 38-year-old said.
'I'm 2 and 0 against Amanda but it's obviously a very special rivalry that delivers every time we step in the ring so I think it's only right that we have the trilogy.'
The fight will be available to an audience of more than 300 million people via streaming service Netflix.
It is the second boxing event to be streamed via Netflix, with Taylor Serrano 2 also streamed on the platform in November. Katie Taylor. Pic:for Netflix
The event which takes place next month will see the boxing rivals headline an all-female night of boxing which will feature undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner defend her title while Ellie Scotney puts her IBF, WBO and Ring Magazine super bantamweight titles on the line.
Prelims
Tamm Thibeault vs. Mary Casamassa
Cherneka Johnson vs. Shurretta Metcalf – unified bantamweight title
Main Card
Ramla Ali vs. Lila Furtado
Chantelle Cameron vs. Jessica Camara – WBC interim super lightweight championship
Ellie Scotty vs. Yamileth Mercado – unified super bantamweight title
Savannah Marshall vs. Shadasia Green – unified super middleweight title
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Jennifer Miranda – undisputed super featherweight championship
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano – undisputed super lightweight title
