The rematch between undisputed light welterweight women’s world champion Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano (46-2) is set to take place on July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The fight will be part of the undercard for the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event, which will be broadcast on Netflix.
Reevaluating the Previous Fight
Many people feel that Amanda Serrano, who is 35 years old, unfairly lost a close decision to Katie Taylor two years ago at Madison Square Garden. Serrano, a smaller and quicker fighter, appeared to outbox Taylor throughout the match.
The judges’ decision to award the victory to Taylor was met with confusion and criticism. Some believed that Serrano’s performance deserved the win, especially since she landed the cleaner and more impactful punches.
There were doubts about whether the judges’ scoring reflected the actual dynamics of the fight. Additionally, the audience’s support for Taylor over Serrano seemed unusual given Serrano’s Puerto Rican heritage.
The concern now is whether the judges’ decision in the upcoming rematch will be influenced by the crowd’s preferences, as was possibly the case in the previous fight.
Expectations for the Rematch in Texas
The change in location for the Taylor vs. Serrano II bout from New York to Texas may work in favor of Amanda Serrano. The absence of a strong Irish fan base in the audience could lead to a fairer assessment of the fight.
Fans hope that the fight will culminate in a deserving winner being declared at the end of the night. Regardless of the outcome, the priority is for the scoring to accurately reflect the fighters’ performances. With Serrano’s recent successful matches post her loss to Taylor, she appears to be in good form for the rematch against the 37-year-old Taylor.
