RIVAL REMARK
Katie Taylor serves timely reminder to foe Amanda Serrano as blockbuster rematch comes into focus
Mike Tyson's health status must surely still leave the event as a whole in doubt though
KATIE TAYLOR has vowed 'See you soon' as her rematch with Amanda Serrano is now just three months away.
The renewal of their rivalry was of course originally slated to take place on July 20.
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But it fell by the wayside once co-headliner Mike Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight.
It eventually emerged that the one-time 'Baddest Man On The Planet' had needed treatment for an ulcer flare-up.
Despite the 58-year-old's latest health scare, it remains full steam ahead for his bout with Jake Paul to unfold on the updated date of November 15.
At the time, Tyson informed supporters: “I want to thank my fans around the world for their support and understanding during this time.
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"Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flareup, I have been advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover.
“My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s and I will be back to my full training schedule soon.
"Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time, but in the end you will still be knocked out and out of boxing for good.
"I appreciate everyone’s patience and can't wait to deliver an unforgettable performance later this year."
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KT is clearly itching to go as time is not exactly on her side either with the Bray woman turning 38 last month.
On Thursday she marked the countdown well and truly being under way for Taylor-Serrano II.
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Sharing a promotional poster for the Netflix exclusive she promised: "Three months...see you soon."
Taylor and Serrano first squared off in April 2022, when the Irish boxer successfully defended her undisputed lightweight titles.
The 2012 Olympic gold medallist subsequently faced Chantelle Cameron twice in Dublin - losing the first and winning the second last November.
This made her a two-weight undisputed champion, but a trilogy never came to fruition.
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Instead, she will put her super-lightweight straps - won from Cameron - on the line against Serrano at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
Paul added: “I fully support postponing the event so Mike Tyson has no excuses come fight night.
“My fans know I don’t want to face Iron Mike at anything but his best, but let there be no mistake – when he steps into the ring with me, I will be ready to claim my W with a sensational finish.
"Paul vs Tyson will be one for the ages, and I promise to bring my best for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup.”