Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano II OFF due to injury

A new date later in the year is now being discussed.

A statement read: ‘Due to an injury sustained by Amanda Serrano, Matchroom Boxing and Most Valuable Promotions regret to announce that the Taylor-Serrano II bout on May 20 in Dublin will not go ahead as planned.

‘The teams are in discussions about finding a revised date for the bout. Further details will follow in due course.’

In the first fight between to female boxers to headline New York’s famed arena, Taylor defended her four world titles in a blistering battle against Serrano last May, securing a split decision victory.

Their first battle was regarded as the best women’s fight of all time with all parties eager for the rematch to take place.

While one of her country’s most decorated sportspeople, 36-year-old Taylor has never fought professionally on Irish soil.

It was hoped that May rematch would end that long wait.

There was also early optimism Taylor’s homecoming fight would take place at Croke Park, the country’s biggest stadium which seats close to 70,000.

But Matchroom and GAA authorities were unable to agree a deal with proposed security costs and the busy summer schedule thought to be the major stumbling blocks.

Dublin’s 3Arena was set to host May’s fight and Taylor could still fight on that date with hope the Serrano fight can still go ahead later in the year.

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