Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will complete their historic trilogy on July 11 at Madison Square Garden, topping an all‑women’s card that streams live on Netflix. Contracts list the bout for 10 two‑minute rounds - the same format as their classics in April 2022 and November 2024, both razor‑thin Taylor wins - but Serrano continues to lobby for men’s‑length three‑minute sessions, insisting Taylor “shook on it” during negotiations. Taylor counters that as the 2‑0 champion, “the challenger shouldn’t dictate terms,” and BoxRec still shows the fight as “10 x 2.”  
The round‑length debate has dominated press‑conference soundbites. Serrano argues the extra minute would create more knockouts and a clearer winner, pointing to her 2023 12‑round, three‑minute experiment against Danila Ramos; Taylor fires back that the Ramos fight produced “zero KOs and plenty of lulls,” proving that longer rounds don’t guarantee action. Medical voices are split: the Association of Boxing Commissions recommends two‑minute rounds for reduced concussion risk, yet some ringside physicians note that faster stoppages can also lessen cumulative damage.  
For fans, the stakes go beyond format. Taylor eked out a split decision in their lightweight first meeting and a 95‑94 unanimous nod at super‑lightweight in the sequel, leaving the rivalry unresolved in many eyes. Three‑minute rounds could deliver a definitive knockout, or sap the frenetic pace that made the first two fights instant classics. Either way, July 11 promises another record purse (both earned over $6 million last time) and a sell‑out Garden, with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions stacking the undercard with additional title fights.
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