When the Irish star, with a record of 24-1, steps into the ring against her Puerto Rican rival, a seven-division champion, in the trilogy fight on July 11, 2025, at Madison Square Garden, it won’t just be another title defense—it’ll be a seismic moment for boxing. The Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano bout is going to showcase as the main event in Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions all-women’s boxing card. Their first clash in 2022 made history, pulling in 1.5 million viewers on DAZN. The 2024 rematch? A staggering 74 million people tuned in on Netflix, making it the most-watched women’s sporting event in U.S. history. But why go for match three when Taylor’s already 2-Nil? There’s more to this than meets the eye.
This isn’t just about belts or bragging rights. They have turned their rivalry into a force, shattering ceilings in a sport long dominated by men. Their 2022 fight earned Fight of the Year from Sports Illustrated, and the 2024 rematch was ESPN’s Women’s Fight of the Year. Both bouts were razor-close, leaving fans split and hungry for more. And during a presser held on April 9, Serrano donned a head-guard, jabbing at Taylor’s alleged head-butting, while Taylor shot back, “I am 2-0 here and I’m in the driver’s seat here.” Amid the tension, promoter Eddie Hearn in an iFL TV interview laid out three reasons why this trilogy is bigger than the scorecards.
Eddie Hearn’s case: Why the Trilogy matters
Hearn didn’t mince words: “Number one—it’s a great fight. I mean the two fights, were two of the best female fights you’ve ever seen. Two of the greatest fights you’ve ever seen.” He’s got a point. In 2022, Serrano nearly floored Taylor in the fifth round with a blistering left, but Taylor’s late rally clinched a split decision. Fast forward to 2024 at AT&T Stadium, and it was another war—Serrano’s power versus Taylor’s precision, marred by a point deduction for Taylor’s head clashes and a cut over Serrano’s eye. Yet the scorecards (95-94, all for Taylor) sparked boos and debate.
Hearn’s second reason cut to the chase: “Number two—she’s making an absolute fortune. And, she wants to be in the biggest fights available.” Taylor and Serrano aren’t just boxing for glory—they’re cashing in. Both fighters earned seven-figure purses in 2022, a first for women’s boxing. The trilogy, set to be streamed on Netflix, promises even bigger checks. “It’s a big fight, with the platform, and why not? I mean, it’s a great fight for a load of money, what else do you want?” Hearn noted the promotional heft. Taylor, as champion, gave concessions—like fighting at 136 pounds despite defending 140-pound titles—to make it happen. For Hearn, it’s simple: a massive fight, massive money, and a chance for Taylor to shine as the undisputed queen against a legend like Serrano.
@EddieHearn on Katie Taylor being “DISRESPECTED” at the Serrano trilogy press conference…
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— IFL TV (@IFLTV) April 11, 2025
Finally, Hearn tackled the doubters. The 45-year-old, “I don’t get the whole narrative that ‘The whole world saw what happened.’ I mean, they were two very close fights, that in my opinion Katie Taylor won both of them.” He admitted the 2024 decision felt dicey—“I thought: I’m not sure we’ll get this”—but insisted the scores were “bang on.” For Hearn, the trilogy is Taylor’s chance to go 3-0 and silence critics who cried robbery, especially after Serrano’s team claimed she was cheated. “She’ll beat her again,” Hearn predicted, “And, it’ll be 3 NIL and we’ll walk off with a sack-load of money, and go—Thank you very much.” With fans divided, a third fight could settle the debate—or fuel it further.
Featuring Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: The all-women’s card
Beyond Hearn’s reasoning, the trilogy carries another angle that makes it a landmark: it’s headlining the first all-women’s professional boxing card. Women’s boxing has long fought for respect, and Taylor and Serrano are its torchbearers. Their 2022 bout broke ground, selling out the Garden with $1.45 million in tickets. The 2024 rematch, co-main to Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, smashed records with a $17.8 million gate in Texas. Now, the 2025 card—featuring champions like Alycia Baumgardner—puts women front and center, no men’s fight is needed. It’s a shush finger to the naysayers who once said women couldn’t draw crowds.
This milestone matters because it’s personal for both fighters. Serrano’s been pushing for equality, even vacating her WBC featherweight title in 2023 to fight 12 three-minute rounds. Even recently she proposed the same, but Taylor declined. At the press conference, Serrano called it a betrayal of a handshake deal, saying, “I’m fighting for our future.”
With Taylor at 38-years-old and Serrano at 36, this could be one of their last chances to shape boxing’s future. Win or lose, they’re building a legacy that’ll inspire kids to pick up gloves years from now, proving women can pack arenas and break records just as fiercely as any man. In the end, Hearn’s reasons make sense.
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