Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will full a trilogy of fights later this yr.
The good rivals have set a 3rd world championship conflict for July 11 at Madison Sq. Backyard – with the undisputed super-lightweight world title on the road – in a deliberate all girls’s card on the historic boxing venue in New York.
Taylor received their first two bouts however each had been thrilling battles.
“I want to thank everyone for getting the trilogy over the line and I can’t wait to headline at MSG again in July,” Taylor mentioned.
“I am 2 and 0 in opposition to Amanda but it surely’s clearly a really particular rivalry that delivers each time we step within the ring so I believe it is solely proper that we now have the trilogy.
“The atmosphere for the first fight there [at Madison Square Garden] was amazing and I’m sure it won’t be any different this time around. Hopefully we can deliver another great fight.”
Serrano mentioned: “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.”
However she did condemn Taylor for not taking the struggle over 12 three-minute rounds.
The bout will likely be held over 10 two-minute rounds, not 12 threes
“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 honour the handshake deal we made. She didn’t,” Serrano mentioned.
“But make no mistake, every time we share the ring, it is war, and I know Friday July 11, will be the greatest yet because I will finally get the official ‘W’ I deserve.
“Headlining an all-female card at MSG, representing each New York and Puerto Rico, is one thing I by no means thought could be attainable.
“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.”
Watch Natasha Jonas struggle Lauren Worth on the Royal Albert Corridor, headlining a serious all girls’s invoice reside on Sky Sports activities on Friday.
