History will be made on April 30 as Katie Taylor fights Amanda Serrano clash at Madison Square Garden.
The pair are the first female fighters to headline a card in the iconic arena's 140-year history as the two biggest names in women's boxing do battle.
Matchroom Boxing's Eddie Hearn and Youtube star Jake Paul had been locked in negotiations for weeks to make the fight happen but have now officially confirmed the blockbuster fight.
“This is a fight I've wanted for a long, long time and I'm just excited for it to finally take place because these are the kind of fights I'm in the sport for,” said Taylor.
“People have been talking about this fight for years and there have been times I wondered if it was ever going to happen so I'm very grateful to Eddie Hearn, everyone at Matchroom, DAZN and Madison Square Garden for getting it over the line.
“When I turned professional my goal was to be involved in huge events like this so to headline at Madison Square Garden in a fight of this magnitude is really the pinnacle of the sport. It's such an iconic venue and has been home to so many of the historic moments in boxing and I truly believe this will be another one.”
Matchroom confirmed the clash in New York, which will be broadcast by DAZN, between the Irish boxer and Serrano, a seven-weight world champion, on Thursday afternoon.
“It is a dream come true to have the opportunity to headline Madison Square Garden and do so against one of the greatest boxers of all time in Katie Taylor,” said Serrano.
“Since I was a young girl, my only boyfriend has been boxing. I have dedicated my life to him, and this event makes that commitment worth every minute. On April 30th I am going to make history for me, for my team, for my family, for Puerto Rico, for every Latina and Latino and for all women worldwide.”
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