Amanda Serrano is set to return to the ring this August on the undercard of Jake Paul v Nate Diaz.
The former opponent of Katie Taylor will take on long-time rival Heather Hardy as she defends her undisputed featherweight title.
Serrano had been due to take on Katie Taylor in a rematch of their famous 2022 bout in Dublin this month, but was forced to pull out of the fight as a result of an injury.
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Chantelle Cameron has stepped into the breach and Taylor is due to square off with the Englishwoman on May 20th at the 3 Arena.
Featherweight Champion Serrano will instead take on Heather Hardy at the end of the summer in a rematch from their 2019 WBO world title clash, which Serrano won by unanimous decision.
Taking to Instagram, Serrano confirmed that she would be returning to action for the first time since February at the beginning of August.
"I’M BACK! I am the undisputed featherweight champion because Heather Hardy agreed to fight me in 2019 for her WBO title," wrote Serrano.
"That was the first step in my current run at featherweight. It’s only right that I give her the opportunity to earn it back.
"This will be the first time I get to fight in Texas, and I promise the fans that they will not be disappointed.
#MVP #DAZN #RealFightInc #AmericanAirlineCenter"
'The Real Deal' had been mooted as a potential September opponent for Katie Taylor in Croke Park, but such a quick turnaround means that fight will likely be pushed back to a later date.
Jake Paul, Serrano's promoter, will headline the card when he takes on MMA veteran and former Conor McGregor opponent Nate Diaz in Dallas on August 5th.
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