The reign of Ronda Rousey as the highest-paid female fighter is edging closer to an end after 9 years. There was a time when Rousey dominated the Octagon and later the WWE ring as the champion. No wonder she got inducted into the Hall of Fame at both WWE and UFC. Her 6 years of MMA ensured that she had a net worth of $14 million. But now, Amanda Serrano is planning to take over the throne. Well, according to Jake Paul, she is destined to break Rousey’s record in her trilogy bout against Katie Taylor.
On 6 March 2025, Jake Paul took to X and shared a picture of himself with Serrano. Of course, she is currently signed under ‘The Problem Child’s Most Valuable Promotions. And the YouTuber-turned-professional boxer seemed to have promised Serrano a hefty paycheck for fighting Taylor for a third time. In the tweet, Paul wrote, “When Amanda Serrano enters the ring on July 11th, she will become the highest-paid woman in sports history for a single event. ALL SPORTS. Ronda Rousey had the record previously.”
As per various sources, Rousey began her UFC career at UFC 157 with a salary of $574,720. She went on to earn around $15-16 million during her tenure in the UFC (2013-2016). And her last bout against Amanda Nunes, although a loss, thickened her wallet by $4,879,766. This was indeed the most amount of money that a female fighter received in a single event.
And according to ‘The Problem Child’, ‘The Real Deal’ might just receive somewhere around $4.5 million or above for fighting Taylor in July. Added with the PPV payout, brand sponsorships, etc., we can expect her to get richer by a lot more than $5M. According to Irish Mirror, Serrano apparently earned $8M in her rematch against Taylor, and the base salary for the trilogy can go higher than her last purse. Needless to say, it’s quite an achievement. And Serrano knew this well. She said, “This is a record-setting payday for both of us, and we owed it to the fans to honor the handshake deal we made.” Being managed by ‘The Problem Child’ certainly comes with such perks. And we can expect Paul to release the actual numbers soon enough.
The Puerto Rican fighter began her career in boxing. Although she went undefeated with 2 wins under her belt in MMA, her stance in the squared ring remained pretty strong. She currently has 18 wins and just 2 defeats in boxing. And both losses came at the hands of Katie Taylor. That’s what would attract attention, don’t you agree? And that’s probably why Paul is expecting to go houseful at Madison Square Garden on 11 July. But it’s more than just a fight. Let’s see what Paul has to say about the event.
What does Jake Paul expect from Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor 3?
Prior to International Women’s Day on 8 March, Paul and Nakisa Bidarian released a statement regarding the Serrano vs. Taylor trilogy. Most Valuable Promotions claimed, “It’s a celebration of unmatched talent of women in boxing. 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.”
The card is filled with strong women in the sport and is expected to be a testament of how far boxing has come for and because of the female fighters. Meanwhile, some gratitude went to Netflix and Madison Square Garden, as well. They said, “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.”
And headlining an all-women card at the Madison Square Garden further lifted Serrano’s stance in the world of martial arts. Being the one to break Rousey’s record and becoming the new highest paid female fighter further upped her game. No doubt, she has become an inspiration for the young generation of female fighters to keep them chasing their dreams… Just like Rousey did during her active period.
Do you think Serrano will be able to overturn her past records against Taylor and get a win on 11 July 2025? How much do you think Serrano would earn at the event? Let us know what you think in the comments down below.
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