Amanda Serrano gets her great fight: she will collide with Katie Taylor in New York - The new day

Tras años de espera, la boxeadora boricua Amanda Serrano, finalmente, tiene su ansiada pelea.

Serrano will be measured on April 30 to the Irish Katie Taylor in a fight between those considered as the best two exponents of female boxing today.The fight was confirmed by both parties and will be held at the Madison Square Garden in New York.

It will be the first boxing event in the Garden that will be starred by a female fight.

Taylor (20-0 6 kos) will expose all its lightweight titles (135 lbs) for the sixth time since he won them in June 2019 in a war against Delfine Persians.A year earlier, Taylor had defeated Serrano's sister, Cindy, in a fight in Boston.

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Serrano (42-1-1 30 kos), meanwhile, already has an unparalleled legacy in sport as a world champion of seven divisions, which is a record.Serrano was recognized as the 2021 female fighter for Dazn, ESPN and CMB, among others.Last year he changed promoter and now works by Jake Paul.

"This is a fight that I have wanted for a long time, a long time and I am excited that it is finally carried out because this is the type of fights for those in the sport," Taylor said in a press release statement.

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"People have been talking about this fight for years and there were moments when I asked me if I would ever happen, so I am very grateful to Eddie Hearn, all in Mirth, Dazn and Madison Square Garden to overcome," he added.

Serrano, por su parte, destacó que “es un sueño hecho realidad tener la oportunidad de ser estelar en el Madison Square Garden y hacerlo contra una de las mejores boxeadoras de todos los tiempos, Katie Taylor”.

“Since I was a girl, my only boyfriend has been boxing.I have dedicated my life, and this event makes that commitment be worth every minute.On April 30 I will make history for me, for my team, for my family, for Puerto Rico, for every Latin and Latin and for all women worldwide, ”added Serrano.

From Paul's hand, Serrano has increased economic stock markets and now he has the greatest fight in his career.

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"We are honored to be part of this historical event, headed by two historically dominant women," said Paul."Calling attention to female boxing has been a priority for us and on Saturday, April 30 is an important milestone not only for sport, but also for girls around the world who deserve equal opportunities".

The fight will be transmitted by Dazn.