NEW YORK, USA – APRIL 09: Katie Taylor (L), Amanda Serrano (R), and Jake Paul (M) during the
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On Friday, July 11, Madison Square Garden in New York City will host a monumental event in women’s boxing as Katie Taylor faces Amanda Serrano in their third match. This highly anticipated bout is the main event of a card that showcases six women’s title fights. Below is an overview of the Taylor vs. Serrano 3 match and the accompanying bouts on the undercard.
Main Event: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3
Katie Taylor (24-1-0) will take on Amanda Serrano (47-3-1) in a 10-round fight for Taylor’s undisputed women’s junior welterweight championship.
Undercard Highlights
Alycia Baumgardner (15-1-1) faces Jennifer Miranda (12-0-0) in a 10-round fight for Baumgardner’s undisputed women’s junior lightweight championship.
Savannah Marshall (13-1-0) competes against Shadasia Green (15-1-0) for Marshall’s IBF super middleweight title and Green’s WBO title in another thrilling 10-round match.
Ellie Scotney (10-0-0) will go up against Yamileth Mercado (24-3-0) in a 10-round clash for Scotney’s IBF and WBO junior featherweight titles and Mercado’s WBC title.
Additionally, Cherneka Johnson (17-2-0) will fight Shurretta Metcalf (14-4-1-1) for Metcalf’s IBF women’s bantamweight title, Johnson’s WBA bantamweight title, and the vacant WBO and WBC titles.
Finally, Chantelle Cameron (20-1-0) takes on Jessica Camara (14-4-1) for Cameron’s WBC interim junior welterweight title.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 11
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York City
How to Watch: Available on Netflix.
Taylor vs. Serrano: The Fight’s Significance
During a pre-fight press conference, Serrano emphasized the stakes of their upcoming match, asserting, “We’re putting everything on the line to determine who the true champion is.” Taylor responded, reiterating her belief that she convincingly won their previous encounters, describing Serrano’s viewpoint as “insane.”
Anticipated Excitement
Both fighters highlight their dynamic styles, promising an electrifying encounter. Taylor stated, “Our past fights were contenders for Fight of the Year, and I expect this one to be equally thrilling.” Despite the challenges, Taylor believes this fight will be monumental for women’s boxing, emphasizing the progression in importance of female fights.
As fight night approaches, further updates on the Taylor vs. Serrano 3 card will be shared, along with live results and highlights.
