On 30 April 2022, history was made at Madison Square Garden in New York City. When Ireland's boxing legend Katie Taylor faced the fierce Puerto Rican fighter Amanda Serrano, the world did not know that they were about to witness the greatest women's boxing fight ever.
It was the first women's boxing match to headline MSG, and both Serrano and Taylor became the first female boxers to make $1 million each for a single match.
Given that it's been two years since this historic event, it's worth a throwback to that day.
Let's look back at the nail-biting fight through some Sportsfile snaps.
Katie Taylor: The calm before the storm
Katie Taylor during her walk-in for the undisputed world lightweight championship fight with Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Amanda Serrano: Confidently marching to the battle
Amanda Serrano and her team during her walk-in at the undisputed world lightweight championship fight. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Clash of the Titans
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano battling it out. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Battle scars - Both Serrano and Taylor needed assistance during between rounds
Amanda Serrano being attended to between rounds. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Focus is key
Katie Taylor's team attending to her between rounds during the intense bout. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Nail-biting rounds - Both fighters were known for their aggressive, high-paced styles
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano showcasing fierce talent during the title fight. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Battered and bruised but still smiling
Katie Taylor with her trainer Ross Enamait and Amanda Serrano with her trainer Jordan Moldonado post fight at Madison Square Garden. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Victory for Taylor
Katie Taylor celebrating after being crowned the undisputed world lightweight champion. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Taylor narrowly edged a split decision victory in the lightweight fight, and is currently the undisputed champion at light-welterweight, with Serrano stepping up a weight class to make her claim for the belts. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will have a rematch that will be streamed live on Netflix, as the co-main event to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson on July 20th.
The bout will take place in the Dallas' AT&T Stadium in Texas, and even though it is listed as a co-main event, no doubt fans will want to tune in to watch h this sequel which is bound to be epic.
