Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have found a approach to reignite their rivalry ahead of the third fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano with a $1 million bet. Taylor and Serrano are set to headline an all-female card on July 11 on the Madison Square Garden in Recent York.
With the previous two fights ending in Taylor’s favor albeit in controversial manner, Jake Paul initially face-timed Tyson to speak in regards to the upcoming bout.
“Lots of individuals are saying that Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor’s fight was higher than ours,” Paul said, before claiming that he was backing Serrano for the fight. Tyson nonetheless, disagreed, claiming that he “got Katie,” the winner of the primary two bouts.
The 28-year-old proceeded to ask Tyson if he desired to bet, to which he got a characteristic “yeah,” because the response. Paul then laid out the terms, suggesting that the loser should pay $1 million, along with taking the winner out on a “date.”
The 2 agreed, and can now undoubtedly closely follow the upcoming card. Taylor and Serrano’s first fight took place in 2022, and was the first-ever women’s bout to be headlined on the MSG. Taylor won out on a split 2-1 decision in what was a closely contested bout.
The 2’s return fight took place in November 2024 as a part of the Paul vs. Tyson undercard and saw Taylor win via unanimous decision. Serrano had suffered a cut above her right eye and was seen by many because the clear winner. She is going to now look to get her first official win on July 11.
Taylor enters the third bout with a 24-1 record which incorporates six knockouts, while Serrano boasts a 47-3-1 record, including 31 knockouts. The latter is on the lookout for redemption after two fights that would have easily been judged in her favor.
The cardboard itself features an all-female lineup, and may even include several other bouts, including Alycia Baumgardner vs. Jennifer Miranda, Savannah Marshall vs. Shadasia Green, and Ellie Scotney vs. Yamileth Mercado. The event may even be livestreamed on Netflix.