Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano press conference LIVE: Latest updates as fighters and Jake Paul speak in London
Taylor and Serrano are joined by promoters Eddie Hearn and Jake Paul ahead of the women’s April title fight
The build-up to the biggest fight in women’s boxing history continues today, as Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano speak at a press conference in London ahead of their April title clash.
Never before has a women’s fight headlined New York City’s Madison Square Garden, but that will change on 30 April when undisputed lightweight champion Taylor defends her belts against seven-weight champion Serrano. Ireland’s Taylor, an Olympic gold medalist in 2012, is undefeated as a pro (20-0, six knockouts), while Puerto Rican Serrano has amassed an impressive record of 42-1-1 (30 KOs). The pair went face-to-face at a press conference in NYC last week, and they will follow that with one in the English capital this afternoon.
Taylor’s promoter Eddie Hearn will also be present, as will YouTube star Jake Paul, who has been promoting Serrano recently while progressing with his own in-ring career. Paul was seen wearing a ‘Make Boxing Great Again’ cap as he arrived in the UK for today’s press conference. Last week, Taylor vs Serrano became the second-highest grossing boxing presale in Madison Square Garden’s history, and the significance of the bout will likely become increasingly clear as the contest approaches.
Re-live updates from the Taylor vs Serrano press conference in London, below.
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Jake Paul has said Conor McGregor remains his dream opponent, but that the UFC star must “figure out his life” if the pair are to ever fight one another.
Ahead of an expected summer return, McGregor said last week that he would abstain from drinking alcohol during his training, but some fans have expressed concern for “Notorious”’ health.
When asked if he too was “concerned” about McGregor, Paul said on Monday: “I don’t give a s*** about Conor.
“I just wanna fight him and smack him in the head. I guess, in that sense, I do hope that he can win some fights so we can fight.
“But the guy’s a grown-ass man, he needs to figure out his life. He seems to be falling apart from what I can tell. Obviously everything’s through a lens and we don’t know what he’s going through actually.”
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Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Jake Paul has said that his role in Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s historic title fight is a “top three” achievement in his career.
Paul, 25, has more than 20 million YouTube subscribers and has turned to professional boxing in recent years, going 5-0 with knockout wins against every man he has fought.
But the American regards his status as co-promoter of Taylor vs Serrano – the biggest fight in women’s boxing history – as among the most important achievements in his life.
“Top three for sure, 100 per cent,” Paul said at a London press conference on Monday.
“I was super excited to post about it. I’m excited to be a part of boxing history.”
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Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Amanda Serrano has called on opponent Katie Taylor to accept a stipulation of 12 three-minute rounds when the women go head-to-head in April.
Undisputed lightweight champion Taylor is set to defend her belts against seven-weight title holder Serrano at Madison Square Garden on 30 April, in the biggest women’s fight in boxing history.
The contest has already recorded the second-highest grossing pre-sale ever at the renowned New York City arena, but Serrano wants to ensure the bout is as historic as possible.
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Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
That’s all from this afternoon’s press conference!
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Who’s next for Paul to promote after Serrano?
“We’ll see,” he says. “Right now our focus is on Amanda and 30 April. We’ll see if we want to grow our roster in 2022.”
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Serrano: “I’ve seen Katie Taylor fight in the Garden and she brings her Irish people wherever she goes!”
No advantage for Serrano in MSG, the Puerto Rican insists.
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Serrano: “When Katie came on the scene, everybody said: ‘Have you seen that girl, the Irish girl??’
“Hello! I’ve been on the scene for years before her.”
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Paul: “Get used to me, I’m going to be here for a while. All I’m trying to do is...” He laughs: “... make boxing great again!”
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Is Serrano out to avenge her sister’s loss to Taylor?
“It’s not like when I beat Katie Taylor, the loss is going to come off my sister’s record. This is for my legacy.”
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