Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano’s latest bout is a sign of true progress in women’s combat sports.
Taylor and Serrano will step out of the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson spotlight to form their own historic event on July 11, with the bout to headline a stacked all women’s card.
Taylor and Serrano’s historic bout is the latest step on a path laid by RouseyIn their inaugural meeting in April 2022, the two sparked one of the hottest rivalries in the sport at Madison Square Garden.
When Taylor defeated Serrano for the first time via split decision, they both received $1million each.
The second time around with Taylor winning again on the undercard of Paul vs Tyson last November, the Irish star reportedly pocketed around $6million (£4.7m) to defend her IBF, WBC and WBO super-lightweight titles.
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) are set to break a Guiness World Record, as the card that the trilogy tops will feature the most world championship belts ever contested in a single boxing event.
The rivals are breaking down barriers in women’s boxing, and set to earn a reported $6 million each, record high purses for women’s combat sports.
And announcer Mommaerts, who will call the event, is truly excited at the progress that has been made, since the days when Ronda Rousey made her historic UFC debut in 2013.
Mommaerts explained to talkSPORT: “What I find interesting is that women’s boxing has always been one of the more lucrative sports for women when it comes to both money, but also just mass combined viewership.
“I think it almost kind of breaks the logic of a lot of the push for women’s sports, because you have two women here in Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano that understand that their compensation is purely off the product.
“For years, people couldn’t anticipate a woman headlining the UFC until Ronda Rousey showed up.”
“So the fact that Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are doing what they’re doing in boxing, more so than any other sport, is amazing. I think that they’re both, I have a lot of love and respect for Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.”
Rousey made history in the UFC winning the first ever women’s fightGetty Images - Getty With records tumbling, Taylor vs Serrano is the latest step in the right directionMark Robinson/MatchroomRousey was a groundbreaker and disruptor in women’s sport, bursting on to the scene that year.
She took on Liz Carmouche and stunned the world with a brutal victory, which saw her emerge as a real superstar.
‘Rowdy’ went on a winning streak having scooped the first ever UFC title, while becoming a headline act in the process.
She lost in two final showdowns with Amanda Nunes and Holly Holm, but had trailblazed her way for women to follow in her path.
Women’s boxing has boomed in the aftermath of Rousey’s emergence as a superstar in the UFC.
Opportunities were sparse in female boxing and many including the likes of Caroline Dubois and Taylor were forced to spar and train with men.
Taylor vs Serrano is an iconic rivalry which deserves every inch of interestGettyNow years on, several superstars have emerged including Taylor, Serrano, Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall, with the latter to fight on the trilogy bill.
Serrano could even overtake Rousey as the highest paid female combat sports star, a sign things are progressing massively.
And the announcer of the fight is hugely excited for Taylor vs Serrano, which he believes is one of the best rivalries in boxing.
Mommaerts explained: “I think the fact that it’s for an undisputed world title, the fact it’s the best rivalry and women’s boxing, in my opinion, is going to be great. I’m very excited.”
Paul and Tyson are also excited, the pair even taking things as far as to place a $1million bet on the winner of the bout.
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