Women's Boxing Reaches New Heights with Record-Breaking Purse
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano set to make history with record-breaking $20 million purse for their highly anticipated rematch.
History was made this week as two-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Taylor and undisputed lightweight champion Amanda Serrano agreed to a rematch with a combined purse of $20 million, the largest in women's boxing history.
The announcement comes after their first meeting drew over 1.5 million pay-per-view buys, shattering previous records for women's boxing. The rematch is scheduled for May 2026 at Madison Square Garden.
"This is what we've been fighting for," Taylor said during the press conference. "Equal recognition, equal pay, and equal respect. We're proving that women's boxing can headline the biggest stages."
Serrano echoed the sentiment: "We're not just making history for ourselves. We're opening doors for the next generation of female fighters."
The first fight between these two warriors was an instant classic, with Taylor winning by split decision in a bout that had fans on their feet for all ten rounds. The rematch promises to be even more explosive, with both fighters having studied each other's styles extensively.
Ticket sales are expected to break records, and the event is already being promoted as one of the must-see sporting events of 2026.