Katie Taylor Accused of Backing Out of Fight Promise by Amanda Serrano

A Rivalry Turns Bitter

Amanda Serrano has accused Katie Taylor of reneging on a handshake promise, sparking bitterness in their rivalry for the first time. The two fighters had a classic match in 2022, followed by a close rematch in November.

Trilogy Bout Set

The legendary ladies are set to meet again in a trilogy fight on July 11 at Madison Square Garden in New York, where the original thriller took place.

Dispute Over Round Duration

Serrano claims Taylor agreed to box over 12 sets of three-minute rounds, but Taylor did not follow through when it came time to sign the contract. Taylor believes the challenger should not dictate fight terms and asserts her dominance in the ring.

Verbal Jabs

The war of words escalated as Serrano and Taylor exchanged verbal jabs about the fight's outcome and the significance of round duration. Serrano even faced off with Taylor wearing a headguard, referencing a controversial incident from their past matches.

Stats Tell the Tale

Despite differing opinions on the fight results, statistics show a close competition between the two fighters in terms of accuracy and punch volume. Taylor maintains her victories in their previous matches, while Serrano disputes the outcomes.