Taylor vs Serrano 2 Rematch Venue and Date
Blockbuster Rematch Set to Move Indoors Due to High Costs
The highly anticipated rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will no longer take place at the iconic Croke Park Stadium, promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed. Initially, the goal was to host the fight at the 82,000-capacity venue, providing a fitting stage for what would be the homecoming of Ireland’s greatest athlete. However, logistical challenges and prohibitive costs have ruled out the possibility of staging the event at Croke Park.
Cost Concerns Push the Fight Away from Croke Park
Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Eddie Hearn explained that the costs associated with holding the event at Croke Park were nearly three times higher than staging it at Wembley Stadium in London. “The cost of everything involved with the event is nearly three times more than staging it at Wembley Stadium,” Hearn revealed, making Croke Park financially unviable for the blockbuster fight.
While fans had hoped to see Taylor, the undisputed lightweight champion, make her homecoming at the legendary venue, the event now appears destined for a much smaller setting. The 12,000-capacity 3Arena in Dublin has emerged as the most likely alternative, though it has been met with disappointment from some who feel it is an underwhelming choice given the scale of the occasion.
Hearn Blames Lack of Support from Irish Government and Croke Park
Hearn placed the blame on both the Irish government and Croke Park for not providing the necessary support to make the event financially feasible. “It’s frustrating,” Hearn admitted, adding that the lack of backing made it difficult to justify the costs of such a massive venue.
Fans and boxing insiders alike had hoped for a stadium showdown to match the magnitude of Taylor vs. Serrano 2, a rematch of their historic first fight at Madison Square Garden in 2022, which many called the fight of the year.
Exploring Alternative Venues
While Croke Park is off the table, there is still hope that Taylor’s homecoming fight could take place at another stadium in Ireland. The 50,000-capacity Aviva Stadium has been suggested as a possible alternative. A venue of that size would be more in line with the stature of the fight and the occasion, but no official discussions have been confirmed.
Serrano Must First Overcome Cruz in Upcoming Title Bout
Before any plans for Taylor vs. Serrano 2 are finalized, Amanda Serrano has a major challenge ahead of her. She will face WBA featherweight champion Erika Cruz Hernandez for the undisputed crown at 126 pounds on February 4 in New York. The fight, which will be broadcast live on DAZN, is expected to be Serrano’s toughest test since her first clash with Taylor.
Should Serrano win without sustaining any injuries, an announcement for the rematch is expected to come immediately after the fight, with a press conference likely to follow on the following Monday.
A Homecoming Event with Global Appeal
Though Croke Park is no longer an option, the rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano remains one of the most anticipated fights in boxing. Whether it takes place at the 3Arena or another venue, Taylor’s homecoming will be a historic moment for Irish boxing and a celebration of her remarkable career. Fans around the world will be eagerly awaiting the confirmation of the date and location for Taylor vs. Serrano 2.
