Amanda Serrano will take on Sarah Mahfoud tonight as she looks to bounce back from her defeat to Katie Taylor in April.
Serrano, who is managed by social media starJake Paul, saw her long winning run come to an end as she went up to lightweight to challenge for Taylor’s world titles.
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‘The Real Deal’ lost on split decision and is eager to secure a rematch with ‘The Bray Bomber’ soon.
But first, Serrano will return to action on the undercard to Joe Joyce vs Joseph Parker in Manchester this weekend and will be eager to put on a show.
Faroese-born Danish fighter Mahfoud is unbeaten in her 11 pro fights to date but has never faced someone of Serrano’s quality.
Serrano vs Mahfoud: Date and start time
This 10-round featherweight clash is taking place onSaturday, September 24.
It will be held at the AO Arena in Manchester.
It has been confirmed that the bout will be the prelude to Joyce vs Parker and will get underway at 9:50pm.
Serrano vs Mahfoud: talkSPORT coverage
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Our coverage will get underway from 8pm.
Our team will be made up by Fight Night presenters Adam Catterall and Gareth A Davies, commentator Andy Clarke, sports broadcaster Ade Oladipo and former bantamweight boxer Spencer Oliver.
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Serrano vs Mahfoud: TV channel and live stream
This fight will be shown on BT Sport Box Office in the UK and will cost £19.95.
The clash will also be available to live stream on the BT Sport Box Office app.
Serrano vs Mahfoud: Undercard
Subject to change
- MAIN EVENT: Joe Joyce v Joseph Parker – vacant WBO interim heavyweight title
- Amanda Serrano vs Sarah Mahfoud – for WBO, WBC, IBF and IBO featherweight titles
- Nathan Heaney vs Jack Flatley
- Michael Magnesi vs Anthony Cacace
- Ekow Essuman vs Samuel Antwi
- Mark Heffron vs Martin Ezequiel Bulacio
- Raven Chapman vs Jorgelina Guanini
- Amaar Akbar vs Karlo Wallace
- James Heneghan vs Rod Douglas Jnr
- Callum Thompson vs Delmar Thomas
- Tommy Fletcher vs Toni Visic
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Serrano vs Mahfoud: What has been said?
Amanda Serrano said: “I feel very happy because it is a division in which I feel comfortable. Also, I want to get one more title at 126 pounds.
“I want to be the undisputed champion.
“This is the first step. I'm ready. I go in with everything and without fear, as always.
“I am confident that I am going to win because this is my weight. No one can beat me at 126."
On a rematch with Taylor, Serrano added: “I feel happy because I think I won the first fight.
“I want to have the opportunity to fight her and win and prove that I am one of the best. I have the talent for it.”
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But Serrano is already eyeing up a rematch with Taylor in Croke Park: “That would be an amazing venue for both of us.
“I hope I gained a lot of Irish fans after the [first] fight, a lot of people from Ireland came up to me and told me they are fans of mine. It would be an amazing night for both of us. I would love to fight over there.”
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