The boxing rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano has been confirmed as the co-main event of the boxing showdown between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on June 20 in Arlington, Texas.
Alright, folks, buckle up! The long-awaited rematch between boxing queens Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano is officially on. Yep, you heard it right. It’s set to be the co-main event of the boxing extravaganza featuring Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. This showdown is happening on June 20 in Arlington, Texas, as announced by MVP on Tuesday. ESPN was the first to break the news.
Now, where can you catch this action? The boxing card will be aired live on Netflix. And the venue? None other than the AT&T Stadium.
Let’s rewind a bit. The first face-off between Serrano and Taylor happened at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2022. Taylor emerged victorious, retaining her WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring titles. It was a controversial split decision, but a win nonetheless. Taylor, with a record of 23-1, recently redeemed herself from her only career loss to Chantelle Cameron.
“This is the rematch the world has wanted to see, and I’m thrilled it’s finally happening,” Taylor expressed. She reminisced about the first fight in New York, calling it an “epic occasion.” And she’s confident the rematch will be just as electrifying. She extended her gratitude to Matchroom and DAZN for making the fight possible. Taylor’s eager to defend her titles as the undisputed world champion in Dallas on Saturday, July 20.
On the other hand, we have Serrano. She’s a featherweight titleholder who’s moving up three weight classes to compete for Taylor’s undisputed super lightweight championships. Since their first match, Serrano’s been on a winning streak, with a record of 46-2-1 and 30 knockouts. She’s agreed to compete in two-minute rounds for the rematch.
“I promised my fans they would see this rematch,” Serrano stated. She’s ecstatic about making history with Katie on the biggest stage possible. Serrano’s focus remains on giving women the choice to fight with the same rules as men. But she’s willing to go back to 10×2 rounds for this rematch. She’s coming for Taylor’s belts and isn’t planning to leave it to the judges this time.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is equally thrilled. He’s excited to have both female boxers compete on the same card in Texas. “Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are two of the best boxers in the world,” Tyson said. He’s confident they’ll put on an incredible show and elevate the event with their global appeal and fan bases. He’s looking forward to one of the greatest fights in women’s boxing history.
And then there’s Paul. He had his own unique way to announce this anticipated rematch. But that’s a story for another time.