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
Bidarian: “We don’t need to be doing this, we want to be doing this. It’s a privilege, it’s an honour.”
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Most Valuable Promotions’ Nakisa Bidarian:
“The biggest fight in women’s history, the biggest fight in boxing this year.”
Bidarian credits Jake Paul for “shaking boxing upside down”.
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
DAZN’s Joseph Markowski:
“A fight that not only transcends women’s boxing but – if we get it right – transcends the sport of boxing.
“This is really cutting through to the mainstream. The numbers show we have a fantastic opportunity to drive a massive audience.”
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Hearn and Paul are flanked on stage by Taylor and Serrano. Here we go.
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
The fighters depart the stage and the main press conference will begin in a few minutes.
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Southpaw Nicholson could be enlisted as a sparring partner for Taylor ahead of her fight with Serrano, Hearn suggests.
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Cameron says she wants to watch Taylor vs Serrano in person as “history” unfolds.
Australian Nicholson says ahead of her pro debut: “I don’t want to fight tomato cans. Give me who you’ve got.”
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Harper looks to rebound from a loss as she takes on Heather Hardy next month, moving up to lightweight.
“I had a bad few days, depressed, embarrassment,” the Briton says of her recent defeat.
“I didn’t even dare to do my shopping... but life goes on, it’s about how I improve as an athlete.”
Hearn says Harper tried to buy tickets to Taylor vs Serrano instead of contacting him!
Taylor vs Serrano: London press conference
Hearn hails this as a moment that will “change” everything for women’s boxing.
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