Fair Serrano grants Hardy a rematch

Promoters Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Real Fight Inc. (Real Fight) announced that an agreement has been reached for a rematch between undisputed world featherweight champion Amanda “Real Deal” Serrano (44-2-1) and the former champion Heather “The Heat” Hardy (24-2, 4 KOs).

After defeating Hardy nearly four years ago, Serrano will put all her belts on the line and defend her undisputed title for the first time against Hardy in an event that will also feature Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on August 5. The event will be distributed globally by DAZN, in addition to all major local cable, satellite and PPV providers.

“I am beyond grateful for this opportunity,” Hardy said. “In 2021, I returned to boxing with a renewed passion. My late coach told me the day before he died that 2023 would be my year. Now, I have the opportunity to prove him right and become the undisputed champion. Thanks to Amanda and the team for keeping her word to give me a rematch.”

Serrano stated: “Today I am the undisputed featherweight champion because Heather Hardy agreed to fight me in 2019 for her WBO title. That was the first step in my current featherweight career. It is only fair that I give her the opportunity to fight. I’m excited to once again share the card with Jake.”