"So Happy and Proud"- Dwayne Johnson Praises Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano

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Taylor shines at MSG!

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Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano shared the boxing ring in what marked a monumental outing in boxing history.

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For the first time in the history of boxing, two female boxers headlined Madison Square Garden.

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The bout was as advertised, with Taylor and Serrano putting on a performance of a lifetime!

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Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2 is on the cards!

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Messages from celebrities, athletes alike started pouring in ahead of the MSG showdown.

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The Rock shares his thoughts on Taylor vs Serrano

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The Rock has become a pivotal figure in the field of sports entertainment owing to his own achievements in the field.

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