Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s rematch is to stream live on Netflix, as the co main event to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson on July 20th.
The bout, which was announced this afternoon, is set to take place in the Dallas' AT&T Stadium in Texas, and will see the two battle it out for the second time, acting as the sequel to their last encounter at Madison Square Garden in 2022.
KATIE TAYLOR VS. AMANDA SERRANO 2
Two years since their history-making fight resulted in a controversial split-decision, Taylor and Serrano will face off again for the undisputed Super Lightweight Championship as the co-main event to Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. Saturday, July 20… pic.twitter.com/I85QxX48KU— Netflix (@netflix) April 16, 2024
There it was Taylor who narrowly edged a split decision victory in the lightweight fight, in what is largely referred to as one of the greatest women’s boxing fights in history.
The Bray woman is currently the undisputed champion at light-welterweight, with Serrano stepping up a weight class in order to make her claim for the belts.
Speaking about the news, Taylor spoke of how “this is the rematch the world has wanted to see.”
"The first fight in New York was obviously an epic occasion and it more than lived up to the billing, and I'm sure the rematch will be no different,” she added.
Following the pair’s last clash, Taylor switched to light-welterweight, fighting Britain’s Chantelle Cameron on two occasions, losing the first and winning the second, both of which took place at the 3 arena Dublin.
That leaves the Irish fighter’s current career record standing at 23-1.
Meanwhile, Serrano forged her own path, vacating her WBC featherweight title last year, and taking a stand in order to push for 12x3 minute rounds in women’s boxing.
Finally!!! I promised my fans this rematch and I wanted it to be 12x3 minute rounds. But Katie wanted 10x2 - she’s the champ, so that is what we will do.
I believe I won our first fight, but I didn’t get the decision. This time I’m not leaving it to the judges. No more sweet… pic.twitter.com/2G5WbM2V4F— Amanda Serrano (@Serranosisters) April 16, 2024
With that said however, for Taylor v Serrano 2 she will resume the current standard of 10x2 minute rounds, a road she was happy to take in order to make the fight happen.
“[Taylor]’s the champ, so that is what we will do,” she said on social media.
“I believe I won our first fight, but I didn’t get the decision. This time I’m not leaving it to the judges. No more sweet Serrano. War mentality activated.
“Thank you Jordan, Nakisa, Jake, Mike and Netflix for making the biggest women’s boxing event ever.
“See you soon Katie.”
Approaching the fight, the Puerto Rican is now 46-2-1, having won all four of her fights since losing to Taylor, although her most recent scheduled outing vs Nina Meinke did have to be cancelled at the last minute due to an eye injury.
An emotional Amanda Serrano expresses her heartfelt disappointment that she was not cleared to fight tonight. pic.twitter.com/hcTAYuZPgX
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) March 3, 2024
On the match up, legendary boxer Tyson, Paul’s opponent on the same evening, has said that Taylor and Serrano “are two of the best boxers in the world” and that he’s assured in his thought that “they can both put on an incredible show.”
“I’m thrilled to have them join this card,” he says.
“These remarkable athletes will undoubtedly elevate the event with their global appeal and fan bases. Adding one of the greatest fights in women's boxing history to this unforgettable event is a true gift to fans. Saturday, July 20 can’t get here soon enough.”
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s rematch is to stream live on Netflix , Why?
The Taylor vs Serrano and Paul vs Tyson card is sure to attract much attention, and with Netflix’s global audience of 260m, there’s no question that the streaming giant will have a huge impact on the space with this event.
It is to be broadcast at no extra cost for subscribers and marks their first ever partnership with MVP, or Most Valuable Promotions, founded by Jake Paul.
This will be Netflix’s third live sports event, with only The Netflix Cup and The Netflix Slam having proceeded it.
However, the company’s platform is home to a wide variety of preexisting sporting content such as ‘Untold that featured Jake Paul the Problem Child’, Formula 1: Drive To Survive, Full Swing, Beckham, NASCAR: Full Speed, Quarterback, Tour de France: Unchained, Under Pressure: The U.S. Women’s World Cup Team and Six Nations: Full Contact and so on.
🍿 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮: 𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝟐 👀
📺 No for real, you can catch Katie Taylor’s rematch vs Amanda Serrano this summer, ON NETFLIX.
🥊 It’s listed as the co main event to a Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight.
🤔 Thoughts 💭 ? #taylorSerrano pic.twitter.com/bu0AvwHkz5— Her Sport (@HerSportDotIE) April 16, 2024
