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  1. The Bray Bomber is ready!published at 03:39 Greenwich Mean Time

    Taylor v Serrano 2

    Katie Taylor raises her arm before she enters the ringImage source, Getty Images
  2. 'Serrano will be thinking, knockout'published at 03:39 Greenwich Mean Time

    Taylor v Serrano 2

    Andre Ward
    Retired two-weight world champion on Netflix

    Katie Taylor fights the way she fights. If you hit her, her engine revs up. Amanda Serrano will be thinking, knockout, knockout, knockout.

  3. Postpublished at 03:39 Greenwich Mean Time

    Taylor v Serrano 2

    And here comes the undisputed light-welterweight champion Katie Taylor.

    No cheerleaders for Taylor as she calmly walks down the ramp accompanied by her full collection of belts and to the sound of 'Awake My Soul' by Hillsong Worship and Brooke Ligertwood.

    A black and gold robe with jewels on the shoulders is the very stylish outfit of choice for the champ.

    That was a considered walk.

  4. Postpublished at 03:33 Greenwich Mean Time

    Taylor v Serrano 2

    Just 30 minutes later than billed - not too bad as far as some of these cards go - we have challenger Amanda Serrano making the walk.

    Serrano makes her way down the ramp and is flanked by the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.

    The seven-weight champion is wearing a hat that says 'the real vs the fake' and has a message saying 'believe in yourself' on her vest.

    Serrano, as always, looks super confident and is waving her arms up and down to try and draw a reaction from the crowd at AT&T Stadium.

    Katie Taylor makes her ringwalk flanked by the Dallas Cowboy cheerleadersImage source, Getty Images
  5. 'Serrano needs to manage fight'published at 03:30 Greenwich Mean Time

    Taylor v Serrano 2

    Roy Jones Jr
    Retired world champion on Netflix

    Serrano needs to manage the fight, but know when to accelerate. If she slows down it gives Katie a better chance.

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    Canelo vs Roy Jones Jr at super middleweight, both in their prime.

    Anonymous

  7. 'Power will be big'published at 03:26 Greenwich Mean Time

    Taylor v Serrano 2

    Andre Ward
    Retired two-weight world champion on Netflix

    Katie has miles on her clock. Serrano does too, but I think she's a little bit more preserved than Taylor. Power will be big in this fight.

  8. Predictions - 'Everything edges to Serrano'published at 03:23 Greenwich Mean Time

    Taylor v Serrano 2

    Two-weight world champion Natasha Jonas: "You can never usually bet against Katie Taylor but I am going to. Being out the ring for so long against a pressure fighter and, most of all, a southpaw, will cause her a lot of problems like it did in the first fight.

    "There isn't a style that Taylor hasn't come across. Even when she lost, she came back and won emphatically. But I do think everything edges to Serrano."

    Lightweight contender Caroline Dubois: "I believe Katie wins the fight on points."

    Retired world champion Barry Jones: "Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano 2 - still the best fight in boxing, as was the first fight. An absolute war of the ages. This fight is a little different as both fighters have a few more miles on the clock. Katie probably has a few more miles, although Serrano hasn't been the vintage fighter we've seen in the past.

    "This is at light-welterweight, the weight advantage is with Katie even more so in this second fight. I see it going down to who can dominate early. Serrano is a heavy hitter. It's important for her to make Katie feel the pace. Will it be about wear and tear? Miles on the clock? Desire? Will Katie Taylor go to her well again? I think she can. I'm predicting a very close points victory for the queen of Ireland."

  9. Taylor will be 'nervous' but 'ready'published at 03:20 Greenwich Mean Time

    Taylor v Serrano 2

    Andre Ward
    Retired two-weight world champion on Netflix

    Katie Taylor wants to prove to the world the first fight wasn't a fluke. She'll be nervous, but she'll be ready.

  10. Postpublished at 03:19 Greenwich Mean Time

    Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano is "just minutes away", broadcaster Kate Abdo has just said on the Netflix broadcast.

    How much are we looking forward to seeing these two legends go at it again?

  11. Postpublished at 03:17 Greenwich Mean Time

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport at AT&T Stadium, Texas

    We've spoken before of the lack of atmosphere in some blockbuster bouts in Saudi Arabia recently, and particularly how the locals are generally unaware of any boxing event happening.

    That is not the case here. It's got a huge event feel. Bars and restaurants are hosting watchalongs, queues for news conference and weigh-in began hours before the start, hotel staff are all talking about it. Like it or not, there's no denying the mass appeal of this card.

  12. Postpublished at 03:14 Greenwich Mean Time

    A graph comparing punch stats for Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano

    The first fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano couldn't have been much closer - check out the punch stats above.

    Taylor came through with a split-decision with two judges scoring in her favour and one judge gave it to Serrano.

    A combined 320 punches were thrown over 10 rounds.

    Serrano landed more punches than Taylor, 173 to 147.

    The Puerto Rican also landed more power punches. But Taylor was more accurate in her work, landing 39% of her punches compared to 28% for Serrano.

    Will it be this close this time round?

  13. Prediction from backstagepublished at 03:11 Greenwich Mean Time

    Tyson v Paul

    Jake Paul
    YouTuber & boxer on Netflix

    KO, four or five rounds.

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    An early shout for Noel vs Liam (Gallagher that is). They've had plenty of 'sparring' already over the years.

    Callum (doing a night shift).

  15. Should Taylor v Serrano be playing fiddle to Tyson v Paul?published at 03:08 Greenwich Mean Time

    Taylor v Serrano 2

    Tonight's main event has drawn criticism from boxing purists, given the 31 year age difference between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, but the inclusion of Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano adds some credibility.

    However, unlike the first bout between Taylor and Serrano, when the pair headlined at Madison Square Garden, the rematch has been built around the carnival of Tyson v Paul.

    Taylor spoke of the of the privilege of featuring at such a huge event, yet it cannot be ignored this marquee moment for women's boxing is being facilitated by two men, and one of them served three years in prison for rape.

    Tyson's public image has been rehabilitated in the decades following his conviction in 1992.

    Cameos in Hollywood blockbusters such as The Hangover have strengthened his cult-figure status, and the 'baddest man on the planet' image he once boasted appears to have softened.

  16. Postpublished at 03:05 Greenwich Mean Time

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport at AT&T Stadium, Texas

    I genuinely thought the stadium would only be half full for Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor, but I am pleasantly surprised. While there are a few small pockets of empty seats, most people have taken their seats in this eye-catching dome-shaped venue.

  17. Predictions - 'Taylor by a wider points decision than last time'published at 03:03 Greenwich Mean Time

    Taylor v Serrano 2

    Former light-welterweight champion Regis Prograis: "I am going with Taylor – we are in the same squad."

    Former middleweight world champion Hannah Rankin: "I think the rematch is going to be just as good, if not better than the first fight. I think Amanda has a point to prove but I'm going to go with Katie on points."

    Featherweight world champion Skye Nicolson: "I will always back Katie Taylor. Breaking down the first fight and the last couple of years, I feel Taylor has had better performances and against better standard of opponents. She has also been fighting at the weight whereas Serrano has gone back down to featherweight. I haven't been impressed Serrano's performances either, so I will say Taylor by a wider points decision than last time."

    Olympic gold medallist Galal Yafai: "It's a tough fight. I actually fought on the first one at Madison Square Garden and it was the best atmosphere of any fight I've ever been too.

    "If I had to bet my house on it then I'd probably have to go with Serrano, but I'll be rooting for Katie Taylor because she's an icon and a lovely person."

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    I think the undercard would have been the ideal time and place for Bert and Ernie from Sesame Street to finally have it out!

    Phil, Chippenham

  19. Postpublished at 03:02 Greenwich Mean Time

    Wow.

    Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos have just put on a brilliant advert for boxing.

    After 12 very competitive rounds, full of action, it has ended as a split draw.

    • 114-112 for Ramos
    • 116-110 for Barrios
    • 113-113 - Draw

    Barrios retains his WBC welterweight title.

    Undisputed light-welterweight champion Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are up next.

    Mario Barrios, right, and Abel Ramos during their WBC world welterweight fightImage source, Getty Images
  20. Postpublished at 02:56 Greenwich Mean Time

    Taylor v Serrano 2

    We've been asking you to vote on how you think the rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will play out this week and it's surprisingly very one-sided!

    • 72% for Taylor win
    • 26% for Serrano win
    • 2% for a draw