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Oisin Doherty

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano face off ahead of historic fight in New York City

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano faced off earlier today ahead of their highly anticipated fight this weekend

The pair took part in a photoshoot in New York City promoting the event just three days before they step into the ring.

The Bray native defends her undisputed lightweight crown against the Puerto Rican Serrano in Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. The long awaited encounter is considered by many to be the most eagerly women's fight of all time.

The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN.

These two stars of the women's game have been on a collision course for years. Serrano (42-1-1) hasn't lost since 2012 and is on a 28 fight winning streak.

Taylor (20-0-0) has risen to the top of the women's game in rapid fashion. Just six years on from making her professional debut, the 2012 Olympic gold medallist headlines the biggest card in the history of women's boxing.

DAZN's official Twitter account commented on the historic nature of the fight.

"For one of the biggest fights ever"

"For the first women to headline The Garden"

"For two icons changing the sport of boxing. Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano"

"It's for history"

And to mark the historic nature of the fight, the iconic Empire State Building will be lit up in the colours of Ireland and Puerto Rico to mark the occassion.

Stay tuned to Irishmirror.ie throughout the week for more news and reports as Ireland's golden girl bids to make history yet again.

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