Bela Bajaria Chief Content Officer at Netflix | Official website
Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) have announced that the highly anticipated rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will be streamed exclusively on Netflix on July 20, 2024. The fight will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will be part of a significant boxing event that includes a heavyweight match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.
The rematch between Taylor and Serrano, known as Taylor vs. Serrano 2, will be a co-main event, with the fighters competing for the undisputed super lightweight championship. The first fight between the two pound-for-pound stars took place in 2022 at Madison Square Garden, where they made history as the first female fighters to headline the venue. The rematch is set to be a major event, with both fighters aiming to make a statement in the ring.
Irish sensation Katie Taylor expressed her excitement about the upcoming rematch, stating, “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. I want to thank Matchroom and DAZN for their help in making the fight possible and I’m looking forward to defending my titles as Undisputed World Champion in Dallas on Saturday, July 20.”
Amanda Serrano, the first-ever Puerto Rican undisputed world champion and seven-division world champion, also shared her thoughts on the rematch, saying, “I promised my fans they would see this rematch after we made history at MSG and it feels like a dream come true to know that Katie and I are finally making it happen on the biggest stage possible to show the world what elite women’s boxing is all about.”
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson acknowledged the skills of both fighters, stating, “Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are two of the best boxers in the world. I know they can both put on an incredible show, and I’m thrilled to have them join this card.”
Gabe Spitzer, Vice President of Nonfiction Sports at Netflix, expressed the streaming platform's excitement about the rematch, saying, "Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano captivated the sports world during their first fight two years ago, and fans have been clamoring to see them in the ring together again ever since."
The upcoming rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano is set to be a historic event in women's boxing, and fans around the world can look forward to witnessing this epic showdown exclusively on Netflix.
