Taylor vs. Serrano III: A Historic Showdown That Transforms Women’s Boxing

Posted : 11 July 2025

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are set to clash once again in a long-awaited trilogy fight that is shaping up to be one of the most iconic events in women’s boxing history. Dubbed the female version of Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier, their bout goes beyond sport—it’s a cultural and commercial milestone. The event, hosted at the legendary Madison Square Garden and streamed live on Netflix, features an all-women's fight card, highlighting the rapid rise in global interest in female boxing.

Their previous encounters were thrilling spectacles. In 2022, Taylor edged out Serrano via a narrow split decision. The rematch in 2024 saw Taylor win again, though not without taking significant punishment. Serrano, though often the underdog, has consistently delivered fierce performances, gaining a reputation for her aggressive and relentless fighting style. This time, she's stepping up two weight classes, sacrificing her usual speed advantage to meet Taylor at around 63 kg.

Serrano’s journey has not been easy. Despite being a multi-division world champion, she had to work side jobs to make ends meet—until Jake Paul stepped in. The former YouTuber turned boxing promoter saw the untapped potential in women’s boxing and signed Serrano under his MVP promotion banner. Promising to make her a millionaire in a year, Paul fulfilled that in half the time. Her first fight with Taylor reportedly earned her $1 million; this trilogy bout is projected to fetch $6 million.

Meanwhile, Katie Taylor's story is legendary. Growing up in Ireland, she had to pose as a boy named “Kay Taylor” just to enter youth competitions because women’s boxing wasn’t officially recognized. She played football for the Irish national team but eventually chose boxing full-time. A devout Christian, she recites Psalm 18 with her mother before each fight—a practice that’s become symbolic of her faith and determination.

Taylor’s accolades are unmatched. She won Olympic gold in 2012, turned professional shortly after, and quickly unified all four major lightweight world titles—WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO. Known for her precision, composure, and heart, she has remained one of the most technically gifted boxers of her era, with a record of 24 wins and just one loss.

Outside the ring, Taylor lives a modest life. She trains privately in Connecticut, avoids media attention, and has rejected sponsorships that conflict with her values. She is not only a sporting icon in Ireland but a trailblazer who inspired a generation of young girls to pursue boxing.

As the trilogy fight nears, the stakes are monumental. Whether Taylor secures her third victory over Serrano, or Serrano finally claims the crown of undisputed champion, the real triumph belongs to women’s boxing. For the first time, millions of young girls watching around the world are seeing that the ring is just as much theirs as anyone else's. And for Jake Paul, who took a chance on a neglected sport, it’s a commercial and cultural win—just don’t expect him to start calling himself a feminist.

Taylor vs. Serrano III: A Historic Showdown That Transforms Women’s Boxing

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