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Irish Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Tuning out the noise, Katie Taylor steels herself for last dance with Amanda Serrano
Madison Square Garden is at once a dream machine and an architectural oddity, with its famous oval dome plonked on top of the much-maligned Penn Station. On Thursday, an enormous screen advertising what will be the closing chapter of the Katie Taylor -Amanda Serrano trilogy dominated the entrance at Eight Avenue and 34th. It must have been a thrilling sight for Taylor – if she gets to see it. At 39 years old, the number of fights in her future are, of course, limited. While it is a shame that she may not get to experience the closing phase of an unparalleled boxing story in a Dublin stadium venue, this seems like the right venue to close out this enthralling rivalry. It started here in 2022 when Taylor came out on the right side of a riveting fight which was awarded to the Irish boxer on a split decision. That April fight was garlanded with the 'Event of the Year' by Ring magazine. But a simmering unhappiness within the Serrano camp at the outcome of that result gave way to open resentment after an equally compelling – and brutal – encounter in the Dallas Cowboys stadium in Texas last September. Billed as a prelude to the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul extravaganza, the electrifying combination of skill and unrelenting aggression completely overshadowed the main event. Taylor's face was cut and badly swollen by midnight. Serrano was wreathed in blood and would receive eight stitches for a cut eye caused by Taylor's head-forward attacking style. The Irish woman was docked a point in the eighth round by the referee and afterwards had to counter open accusations of headbutting, a narrative which the Puerto Rican did little to change in the six months since. When the two women came face to face in the theatre as the centre piece for an all-female boxing night with a record breaking 17 world championship belts up for grabs across the card, they were clearly grating on one another. Three of those belts sat in front of Taylor. But Serrano, who is signed with the event promoters, MVP, was granted the ceremonial honour of being introduced last. She will also be last in the ring-walk rituals in the arena tonight for a fight that has a 136lbs weight limit although it was originally fixed at 140lbs. READ MORE Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano during a press conference at The Theatre At Madison Square Garden on Wednesday ahead of Friday's fight. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho 'That was in the contract,' Taylor said. 'But obviously all these belts are still on the line. And I know that I am coming out on stage first here. I am being announced first in the ring on Friday night as well. But this is an MVP show. I don't really care about that kind of stuff. My mindset doesn't change. This stuff is just ... nonsense really. I just step in there with a champion's mindset. I am as hungry as ever. And this is just an MVP show. I know that everyone behind MVP are against me. But that's okay.' Throughout her career, Taylor has maintained a notoriously sanguine demeanour in the build-up to fights. This week, she achieved a new level of feistiness, repeatedly correcting Serrano to remind the media and audience that she was '2-and-0' in the rivalry. 'Opinions are opinions,' she said. 'But facts are facts. I guess I am just sick and tired of the whining and complaining from the other team. Just the complaints about the decision, the headbutts, whatever. The only thing that matters is that I am 2-and-0 against her and I plan to be 3-and-0 on Friday night.' Since turning professional, Taylor has powered her way to this point after the gut-wrenching disappointment of the Rio Olympics, with a 24-1 record, that lone defeat against Chantelle Cameron in May 2023. By the end of the year, she had reversed the result to regain her WBC/WBA/IBF/WBO junior welterweight titles. But the second half of her boxing life has been defined by the quality and unvarnished sporting drama of her fights against Serrano. It has also helped her career earnings. Taylor and Serrano define one another and, in the ring, concoct a mutual ferocity that takes them – and the audience – to a place rarely encountered in professional sport. Taylor has not fought since Arlington. Her conditioning has always been exemplary. But only during the hour itself will she discover if her body still has the capacity to endure the punishments of 10 two-minute rounds which, in their hands, are likely to be defined by a furious rate of punches thrown and a wild unpredictability. Serrano, for her part, dismissed the thought of a vulnerability to that eye. She was unbeaten in almost a decade when she first boxed Taylor. Her 47 wins have included 31 knockouts but her bouts against Taylor have been to-the-wire brawls. 'I wouldn't take the fight if I had any doubts. If that cut happens, we prepare. We saw what I did – I fought until the very end in that last fight and I would do it again if I have to. I'm a warrior. I'm gonna use my head but not the way it was used on me. We are going to be smarter, work smarter. And I believe we will come out victorious.' Beneath Serrano's comments is a conviction that she is deserving of a result here, from the judges, from the boxing gods. And there's no doubt that if this final act is as excruciatingly close as their first meeting, the judging panel will be under ferocious pressure to edge the scorecard in the Puerto Rican's favour. But there is a cold truth in Taylor's assertion that when all the emotion and brilliant theatre was stripped from the Texas fight, she boxed better and finished with a slight but undeniably superior score count. That guiding light could be enough to see Katie Taylor silence the doubts and complaints through her gloves, rather than her words, on Friday night. Taylor v Serrano will be streamed live globally on Netflix.
CNN
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
On GPS: Why can't we build nice things?
At the Aspen Ideas Festival, Fareed sits down with architect Vishaan Chakrabarti and Marc Dunkelman, author of 'Why Nothing Works," to discuss why New York — and America more generally — struggles to get big projects like Penn Station built.
CNN
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
On GPS: Why can't we build nice things?
At the Aspen Ideas Festival, Fareed sits down with architect Vishaan Chakrabarti and Marc Dunkelman, author of 'Why Nothing Works," to discuss why New York — and America more generally — struggles to get big projects like Penn Station built.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Penn Station East Coast Subs Celebrates its 40th Anniversary with Launch of Rewards Program and Loyalty App
Sandwich Franchise Kicks Off the New Program on June 16th with 40 Days of Exclusive Offers CINCINNATI, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Penn Station East Coast Subs, the fast-casual sandwich franchise known for its craveable variety of made-to-order hot and cold subs, fresh-cut fries, and fresh-squeezed lemonade, is celebrating 40 years of flavor by giving back to the customers who made it all possible. To mark the occasion, the brand is launching Penn Station Rewards, a new points-based loyalty program designed to enhance the customer experience while helping franchisees increase foot traffic, strengthen loyalty, and drive sales. Loving Your Sub Has Its RewardsTo kick off the new program, Penn Station is launching 40 Days of Rewards, a limited-time celebration packed with exclusive offers, surprise perks, and double points for the first two weeks, just for Rewards members. Running June 16th through July 25, the promotion is a thank-you to longtime fans and a warm welcome to new ones. "We've been serving up fresh, flavorful food for four decades—and now we're excited to serve up something special for our guests," said Lance Vaught, president of Penn Station East Coast Subs. "Penn Station Rewards is our way of saying thanks for 40 years of love and loyalty. It's built to make every visit even better for our customers." Crave- Click-CollectJoining Penn Station Rewards is simple. Customers can sign up online or through the Penn Station App. Once enrolled, members earn points every time they order and can redeem rewards in-store, online, or in the app. From bonus points to exclusive deals, members will enjoy ongoing benefits, including a chance to win free subs for a year. The 40 Days of Rewards kicks off with special incentives to encourage early sign-ups, followed by rotating offers and surprises throughout the six-week celebration. To download the app and start earning rewards, visit As part of this transformative year, Penn Station is actively seeking qualified franchise operators to join its team. Penn Station is offering an exclusive incentive for new franchise owners: six months royalty-free and 50% off the franchise fee. For more information, interested candidates can check out About Penn Station East Coast Subs:Founded in 1985 by Jeff Osterfeld, Penn Station East Coast Subs is celebrating its 40th year serving award-winning grilled hot and classic cold subs, fresh-cut fries, and freshly squeezed lemonade. Privately held and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the brand is known as a community staple in states including Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania while rapidly expanding into North Carolina, South Carolina, and Michigan. With more than 320 locations across the country, Penn Station is considered among the nation's fastest growing franchise systems. Learn more about Penn Station East Coast Subs at Media Contact:Lu Dumas ldumas@ 919.459.8168 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Penn Station East Coast Subs Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Bloomberg
27-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Former NYC Transit Head 'Train Daddy' to Lead Amtrak's Penn Station Overhaul
Former New York City Transit President Andy Byford, nicknamed 'Train Daddy,' has been appointed to lead the $7 billion revamp of New York's Pennsylvania Station. US Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Tuesday that Byford will be the special advisor to Amtrak 's board of directors for the redevelopment of Penn Station.
