As she approaches her forties, Katie Taylor, undeniably a legend in women’s boxing, finds herself pondering her career in the ring and how much longer she can keep at it. In an open conversation with Sky Sports, Ireland’s own Taylor shared, “You obviously just take one fight at a time. I know that I can’t do this forever and I don’t want to do this forever. I don’t want to be taking punches for the rest of my life. But here I am getting ready for another huge one.”
Her next significant challenge? A highly anticipated third clash with her fierce rival, Amanda Serrano. The first two encounters between these exceptional fighters were so riveting that they claimed the top spot on Boxing Insider’s Best Fight of the Year list not once, but twice in succession. Their intense battles have been compared to the legendary Hagler-Hearns level of ferocity. Although these bouts have tested both athletes, Taylor has no intention of stepping back just yet. “The fire hasn’t died down,” she assured Sky Sports. “I have this desire in my heart to just bring women’s boxing up again…I know that I have what it takes to perform well. I know that I have it all and feel like I am getting better and better with each performance, so I can’t wait to step in there.”
Taylor stands out not just for her skills but for her gracious attitude toward her achievements, which is somewhat rare in the demanding realm of boxing. She expressed her gratitude, saying, “I’m so happy that I get the opportunity to get the fight again. Another history-making fight. I’ve always wanted to be involved in the biggest fights possible. This is a huge, huge fight. I hope I put an exclamation mark at the end of this performance and make it 3-0 for me. I’m super excited and I’m more determined than ever, and I’m looking forward to putting on a great showcase.”
Although Taylor has bagged two wins against Serrano via narrow decisions, the matches were so closely contested that many argue Serrano deserved at least one victory, if not both. This upcoming third showdown, scheduled for July 11th at Madison Square Garden, promises to be a spectacular event. Fans can anticipate a massive turnout and a buzz of excitement leading up to the fight. “I hope it’s going to be another incredible performance,” Taylor remarked, “and another incredible showcase for women’s boxing.”
