Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano's trilogy bout is over the line.
The boxers will headline an all-female card at Madison Square Garden in New York on July 11.
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Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions will stage the blockbuster bill, which will be streamed live on Netflix.
“This is more than just a fight — it’s a celebration of the unmatched talent of women in boxing,” said Most Valuable Promotions co-founders Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, which made the announcement ahead of International Women's Day on 8 March.
“Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor have already shattered barriers and inspired millions, and this trilogy fight at the iconic Madison Square Garden will be another historic step forward for women’s sports.
"This all-women’s card is not only a testament to how far the sport has come but also the beginning of an even greater push from MVP to elevate the next generation of female fighters.
"Unlike other incumbents in boxing, we have, are, and will always champion women as equals to men, treating them with supreme respect and we will never compromise on those values.
"Thank you to Netflix and MSG. We’re honored to bring this groundbreaking event to life and remain steadfast in our mission to build and invest in lasting opportunities for women in boxing. This event is the definition of W.”
Taylor and Serrano's previous two fights helped break down barriers for women's boxing.
Their inaugural encounter, which took place in April 2022, marked the first time female boxers had headlined Madison Square Garden.
Taylor eeked past Serrano via split decision in front of a packed out MSG crowd, with 1.5million people watching it unfold live on DAZN.
Their rematch then acted as chief support for Paul and Mike Tyson's record-breaking Netflix spectacle last November.
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Again, Taylor beat Serrano on points, albeit controversially.
Yet there is no questioning the success of their sequel.
Fight number two was the most watched female boxing bout ever, attracting 74 million viewers worldwide and earned both ladies career-high paydays.
Now, they will duke it out for a third time this summer, and according to Serrano there is even more money on the line.
“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, live on Netflix for the world to see," said Serrano, who recently signed a lifetime deal with MVP.
“I’m disappointed that Katie Taylor did not keep her word and make the trilogy 12 three-minute rounds, equal to the men.
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"This is a record-setting payday for both of us, and we owed it to the fans to honor the handshake deal we made. She didn’t.
"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 both New York and Puerto Rico, is something I never thought would be possible, and it wouldn’t be without Nakisa Bidarian, Jake Paul, and MVP’s commitment to elevating women’s boxing.
"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.”
Undisputed super lightweight champion Taylor, added: “I want to thank everyone at Matchroom, MVP and Netflix for getting the trilogy over the line and I can't wait to headline at MSG again in July."
“I’m 2 and 0 against Amanda but it's obviously a very special rivalry that delivers every time we step in the ring so I think it's only right that we have the trilogy.
Amanda Serrano previews her huge fight with Katie Taylor on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul and reveals how much she is set to earn
"The atmosphere for the first fight there was amazing and I'm sure it won't be any different this time around.
"The numbers that got to see the last fight in November were incredible so hopefully those people will all want to tune in for the trilogy fight as well and we can deliver another great fight.”
