Katie Taylor: “When I was 8 or 9 years old, I had to pretend I was young to be able to box”

May 1, 2022. This day may mark before and after the history of women’s boxing, experiencing a golden age for some time now, as women’s boxing, as Melania Sorroche ‘Choni’ pointed out to MD. And proof of this is a benchmark sports-like scenario Madison Square Garden in New YorkHome to some of the most legendary fights in boxing history, you’ll find two women leading the bill for a night out since 1940.

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This morning, the Irish Katie Taylor (20.0, 6 KOs) and Puerto Rico Amanda Serrano (42-1-1, 30 KOs) They star in the designated most important fight in boxing history, between the number 1 and 2 fighter in the world.

The Irishwoman puts all the lightweight belts on the line for the sixth time since she won them in June 2019 against the Belgian. Dolphin Man. In part, the Puerto Rican, which seeks to snatch from the Irish WBC, IBF, WBO and WBA women’s lightweight titlesalready has an unparalleled record in the sport as the world champion of seven weights, in addition to being selected Boxer of the Year 2021 for DAZN, ESPN and WBCAmong others.

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At the press conference before the beautiful night of boxing that awaits us, both athletes highlighted the importance of this moment: “It’s been a long time and it’s finally happening. Now I will shine a thank you to all of you at Madison Square Garden. No. that I could ask again a better place to make history.I sat here I made history.I won my gold gloves here at the Hulu Theater.And I made DAZN history by being a seven division world champion and I plan to do the same in the big garden.I’m first time there.I’m shining under pressure.One of my goals is to be the undisputed champion.It’s up to him and I’m going up, again, two divisions to fight one of the best warriors in the world, ”he said. Amanda Serranowho went on to note, “We’re probably the two most adorable fighters. There’s no bad word between Katie Taylor and me because the fights are won inside the ring, not outside. We don’t have to talk about the bad about each other.Our successes have brought us to where we are today and we are making history together.Whatever happens on Saturday night, it is for the fans, the women in general and women in boxing and women in boxing will only grow. “

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For its part, the Irish is Bre He added: “The amount of media we have to do throughout the week is huge. I’m sick of talking to myself but it’s been an amazing week so far. It’s been very different since I started boxing with 8 or 9 years old -disguised her feminine, girlish look in and out of the gym, and did not use her name when she started boxing. Eddie, he really had to pretend he was young to fight. Now, here we are many years later, ahead of an event on Madison Square Garden, the most popular place in boxing. Making history as the biggest women’s boxing match in history is surprising. It’s the only sacrifice I’ve ever made, no doubt. “

Taylor said that “the fact that tickets were sold out on Saturday night shows that there is a lot of hope for the women’s fights and it’s very special. It’s the best against the best and it’s really a great fight. “It’s not just the best women’s fight you can see right now, it’s the best fight you can see right now, whether it’s male or female”, positioning himself as a solid champion for victory: “I’m not training to lose any fight. I’m training to win. I’ll go in there with confidence that I’ll win. The best thing about this fight is to be able to inspire the next generation. The fight on Saturday’s evening will inspire many young women and that is the best for me. “