The highly anticipated third chapter in the epic rivalry between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano recently unfolded, not on traditional pay-per-view or broadcast television, but on the global streaming giant, Netflix. As the two boxing titans met possibly for the final time, the world watched – and the numbers confirm just how many were captivated.
According to data provided by VideoAmp and Netflix, the main event of the evening registered an impressive estimated average minute audience (AMA) of nearly 6 million global viewers (Live+1) from start to finish. In the United States alone, the fight drew an estimated AMA of 4.2 million viewers. The event resonated globally, ranking as the #1 program in key markets like the U.S., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, while landing in the top 10 for viewership in a remarkable 43 additional countries.
These figures firmly establish Taylor vs. Serrano 3 as the highest-rated women`s sporting event “so far in 2025,” according to the source data. However, any discussion of viewership inevitably brings up the rematch. Held as part of the colossal card headlined by Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, Taylor vs. Serrano 2 drew dramatically larger numbers: a staggering 47 million average minute audience in the U.S. and an estimated 74 million live global viewers. That night, the Paul-Tyson main event itself topped 108 million viewers worldwide, becoming the most-watched live-streamed sporting event *of all time*.
Comparing the trilogy numbers directly to the rematch feels a bit like comparing a highly successful blockbuster movie premiere to… well, the global launch of a new streaming service with that blockbuster headlining its debut alongside another record-breaking event. The scale and surrounding circumstances are simply different, which adds a touch of technical irony to any direct numerical comparison.
Despite the shadow cast by the Paul-Tyson spectacle, the viewership for Taylor vs. Serrano 3 is unequivocally a massive success story *in its own right*. This card was a dedicated showcase for women`s boxing, featuring an unprecedented 17 championship bouts – a record for a single event. Drawing nearly 6 million global viewers for an all-women`s fight card on a platform relatively new to major live sports is a testament to the star power of Taylor and Serrano and the growing appetite for women`s combat sports. The live event mirrored this success, selling out Madison Square Garden with 19,721 fans and generating a robust gate of $2.63 million.
In the end, Katie Taylor secured a hard-fought majority decision, cementing her 3-0 record against Serrano and likely bringing closure to their historic series. But beyond the scorecards, the viewership numbers tell a significant story: women`s boxing, led by pioneers like Taylor and Serrano, continues to command a substantial audience, and platforms like Netflix are recognizing and capitalizing on that drawing power. The trilogy fight, while not the most-watched *ever* (thanks, Mike and Jake), was a clear victory for the sport and its athletes.
Marcus Blakely 
Wesley Dunham