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CNN
23-07-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Katie Taylor reflects on her iconic fights against Amanda Serrano and the explosion of interest in women's boxing
The highly anticipated trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano was not only a win for the sport but could ultimately prove to be a game-changing moment for women's boxing. The highest-profile rivalry in women's boxing has transcended the sport since they first met in April 2022. Taylor swept the trilogy at New York's Madison Square Garden to retain her undisputed super lightweight championship. With the dust having settled, and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 is now available to watch globally on Netflix, Taylor reflected on her dominance in the sport with CNN World Sport's Don Riddell, as well as discussing other great female athletes, such as Caitlin Clark and her accomplishments in the WNBA.
CNA
14-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Taylor-Serrano trilogy could launch women's boxing into new era
The highly anticipated trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano at the weekend was not only a win for the sport but could ultimately prove to be a game-changing moment for women's boxing. The highest-profile rivalry in women's boxing, one fueled by mutual respect and fierce competition, has transcended the sport since they first met in April 2022 and perhaps helped take women at least a step closer to equal footing with men in the sport. Taylor swept the trilogy via a majority decision on Friday at New York's Madison Square Garden to retain her undisputed super lightweight championship. The bout, which was held in front of a passionate sell-out crowd, headlined an all-women's card that boasted a record 17 titles on the line among five world title fights. "I want to thank every single one of the fans for coming out and supporting women's boxing," an emotional Serrano said. "It was an amazing night for all of us women. I am crying because it is all because of you guys. Thanks to you, we are able to show our skills and have this great platform for women." For years, female fighters have said their sport had been both underpromoted and undercompensated and that they are not afforded the same opportunities to showcase their talents as their male counterparts. After the bout, Taylor's longtime promoter Eddie Hearn was effusive in his assessment of the impact the rivalry has had on the sport. "What they did tonight was give so many opportunities to so many great female fighters and big paydays and big opportunities," said Hearn. "(Katie) won't ever say it but it's down to her. There's been many more before her but she's the one commercially who's broke down the barriers that have given so many opportunities." When Taylor and Serrano met in 2022, also at Madison Square Garden, it was billed as the biggest fight in women's boxing as they were the first women fighters to headline at a venue that considers itself "The World's Most Famous Arena". Their rematch came last November in Arlington, Texas, where Taylor and Serrano served as the co-main event for Jake Paul's heavyweight showdown with Mike Tyson. The violent and closely fought affair outshone the men's fight in many fans' estimation, as the Tyson-Paul bout lacked intensity. The third installment of their rivalry capped a night where seeds were planted for new rivalries that could continue to lift women's boxing to even greater heights. "It takes many watershed moments to make a reservoir," International Boxing Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Lampley told ESPN.
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fans all say the same thing as 2000s pop icon resurfaces to sing national anthem at Madison Square Garden
Viewers were left stunned on Friday night when 2000s pop icon JoJo appeared out of nowhere to sing the national anthem at Madison Square Garden. The world's most famous arena played host to a huge night of women's boxing, headlined by Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor 's trilogy bout, but there was some nostalgia on show for the fans before the fighting action. As the main card got underway, the ring announcer brought in JoJo to sing the Star-Spangled Banner - and viewers were left scratching their eyes at the return of a singer more famous for her songs in the early 2000s. The 'Leave (Get Out)' hitmaker produced a stunning rendition of the anthem that was widely applauded by fans as she showed off her vocal talents once again. On X, one viewer wrote: 'JoJo doing the national anthem right now! She still got it!', while another added: 'My millennial heart'. A third said: 'Is it... is that... JOJO???' Fans quickly took to social media to react to the surprise appearance at the famous arena The American singer and actress rose to fame in 2004 with her debut album and smash song Get Out, which topped the Billboard charts in the US and beyond. A follow-up single, 'Baby It's You', was certified gold, and by 2007 she had sold more than seven million records. In the years since, she has appeared in movies and TV shows, and made her Broadway debut in 2023 in Moulin Rouge. Shortly after JoJo's performance in the ring at Madison Square Garden, British up-and-coming boxer Ellie Scotney got the night off to a flying start with a dominant victory to move to 11-0 for her professional career.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor 'sick of Serrano's whining' before trilogy bout
Katie Taylor says she is "sick of Amanda Serrano's whining" before their third fight on Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York. Taylor, 39, has two wins over Serrano, but the Puerto Rican says she believes she won both bouts and complained about the Irishwoman's use of her head in their rematch in November. Advertisement Speaking at a news conference, Taylor appeared unperturbed about her rival's opinions. "The fact is that I am 2-0 against her," Taylor, the defending light-welterweight undisputed champion, said. "Opinions are opinions, but facts are facts, and you can't get away from those facts. And, yeah, I guess I'm just sick of the complaining and whining from her team. "I'm going into this fight unbeaten against Amanda Serrano, and I plan to stay on being against her." It's back to the scene of their first meeting at MSG in 2022 where Serrano and Taylor became the first female boxing headliners at the iconic venue. Advertisement This is another first for the venue as the eight-fight card is all-female - five of those unified world-title bouts - and populated by the cream of the crop including Britons Ellie Scotney, Chantelle Cameron and Savannah Marshall. Promoted by Jake Paul's MVP Promotions, it was a naturally brash and in-your-face final news gathering with a free T-shirt for everyone in the audience, but strip it all back and we are left with two fighters who have served up two classics. Serrano suffered a gruesome cut over her right eye during their second fight in November [Getty Images] During the news conference, MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian announced there was a $250,000 performance bonus on offer for the best performance or fight of the night. Advertisement Bidarian also predicted the Serrano-Taylor bout would be the most watched combat sports event of the year so far, with Netflix streaming their second boxing event after broadcasting Jake Paul v Mike Tyson in November. Taylor's undisputed light-welterweight crown will be on the line once again, but this fight will have a 136lb weight limit at the behest of Serrano and her team. The Irishwoman was also nonplussed about being announced on stage first - traditionally reserved for the challenger - branding the hoopla and pre-fight rituals as "nonsense". Having previously shared 20 rounds of all-out battle it's not exactly a shock that some needle has built, with Serrano far from impressed by the scorecards from their second meeting in Texas last year. Advertisement Serrano, 36, fought most of that contest battling a massive cut above her eye. She said adjustments are required, insisting she will box clever, and in relaying that information couldn't resist another dig. "I'm going to use my head, but not the way it was used on me," Serrano said. "We're going to be smarter. We're going to be smarter, work smarter. I work hard in every training camp so I didn't work harder for this camp, but I did work a lot smarter for this fight. "And I believe that we can come out victorious. We will come out victorious." Both women all but confirmed this will be the final instalment of their rivalry, as although boxing can't get enough of this match-up, they have seen enough of one another. Advertisement They have proven to be exceptional dance partners despite the strange scenario of this trilogy bout taking place with one of the combatants having won both previous meetings, but there is still a point to prove and Taylor's three fingers up when the fighters went head-to-head illustrated the point. "Losing is never fun," Serrano said. "You only lose if you feel like you lost. I didn't feel like I lost. My team said I didn't lose. They're proud of me. I'm okay. Like Jake Paul says you turn that L into a W." "But you did lose the fight. You did lose," Taylor quickly replied. More on Taylor v Serrano 3 Advertisement More boxing from the BBC
BBC News
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Taylor 'sick of Serrano's whining' before trilogy bout
Katie Taylor says she is "sick of Amanda Serrano's whining" before their third fight on Friday at Madison Square Garden in New 39, has two wins over Serrano, but the Puerto Rican says she believes she won both bouts and complained about the Irishwoman's use of her head in their rematch in at a news conference, Taylor appeared unperturbed about her rival's opinions."The fact is that I am 2-0 against her," Taylor, the defending light-welterweight undisputed champion, said."Opinions are opinions, but facts are facts, and you can't get away from those facts. And, yeah, I guess I'm just sick of the complaining and whining from her team."I'm going into this fight unbeaten against Amanda Serrano, and I plan to stay on being against her."It's back to the scene of their first meeting at MSG in 2022 where Serrano and Taylor became the first female boxing headliners at the iconic v Serrano 3 – all you need to knowThis is another first for the venue as the eight-fight card is all-female - five of those unified world-title bouts - and populated by the cream of the crop including Britons Ellie Scotney, Chantelle Cameron and Savannah by Jake Paul's MVP Promotions, it was a naturally brash and in-your-face final news gathering with a free T-shirt for everyone in the audience, but strip it all back and we are left with two fighters who have served up two classics. During the news conference, MVP CEO Nakisa Bidarian announced there was a $250,000 performance bonus on offer for the best performance or fight of the also predicted the Serrano-Taylor bout would be the most watched combat sports event of the year so far, with Netflix streaming their second boxing event after broadcasting Jake Paul v Mike Tyson in undisputed light-welterweight crown will be on the line once again, but this fight will have a 136lb weight limit at the behest of Serrano and her Irishwoman was also nonplussed about being announced on stage first - traditionally reserved for the challenger - branding the hoopla and pre-fight rituals as "nonsense".Having previously shared 20 rounds of all-out battle it's not exactly a shock that some needle has built, with Serrano far from impressed by the scorecards from their second meeting in Texas last 36, fought most of that contest battling a massive cut above her said adjustments are required, insisting she will box clever, and in relaying that information couldn't resist another dig."I'm going to use my head, but not the way it was used on me," Serrano said."We're going to be smarter. We're going to be smarter, work smarter. I work hard in every training camp so I didn't work harder for this camp, but I did work a lot smarter for this fight."And I believe that we can come out victorious. We will come out victorious." Both women all but confirmed this will be the final instalment of their rivalry, as although boxing can't get enough of this match-up, they have seen enough of one have proven to be exceptional dance partners despite the strange scenario of this trilogy bout taking place with one of the combatants having won both previous meetings, but there is still a point to prove and Taylor's three fingers up when the fighters went head-to-head illustrated the point."Losing is never fun," Serrano said. "You only lose if you feel like you lost. I didn't feel like I lost. My team said I didn't lose. They're proud of me. I'm okay. Like Jake Paul says you turn that L into a W.""But you did lose the fight. You did lose," Taylor quickly replied.
