Watershed moment – Taylor vs Serrano will ‘Change the Sport Forever’ suggests Hearn

Katie Taylor [20(6)-0] versus Amanda Serrano [42(30)-1-1]  is much more than just the biggest female fight of all time according to Eddie Hearn.

The Matchroom boss believes this weelend’s Ireland versus Puerto Rico meeting is so big it will have a lasting impact outside of boxing.

In fact, he claims the fight, which takes place in Madison Square Garden this Thursday April 30 , will be a watershed moment for the sweet science.

Speaking to the Irish media, the DAZN aligned promoter said Taylor versus Serrano will have such an impact it will ‘change the sport forever’.

“It will be the moment when people outside the boxing fraternity accept women’s boxing. It will change the sport forever.

“We are going to push that fight so hard. It is the culmination of a lot of hard work from us but mainly from Katie and Serrano. They are finally going to get what they deserve.

“It will be massive, not just among the boxing hardcore, but to a different kind of audience. It is an iconic moment for women’s boxing, the biggest fight of all time.

“It will be a historic moment for sport with two women going to the mecca of boxing to headline the biggest fight of all time. It is the moment people outside the sport accept women’s boxing out.”

The furor around the fight, the historic significance of two females topping a bill at the iconic venue and the marketing push it has received from promotional powerhouse Matchroom, would suggest Hearn is right, the fight will cause a stir and will no doubt capture widespread attention.

However, the Essex promoter is adamant what’s delivered in the ring during the undisputed lightweight world title fight will also register a lasting and game-changing impression.

“We know it is going to be absolute war. People who watch it are going to go ‘wow’. It will change women’s boxing forever.”

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