Galal Yafai to make American debut on undercard of Katie Taylor's clash with Amanda Serrano

Olympic gold medallist Galal Yafai will be back in the boxing ring before the end of the month.

Yafai, 28, has been confirmed to defend his WBC international flyweight title against Miguel Cartagena on April 30.

The Team GB star – who won gold at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo – will make his American debut on the undercard of Katie Taylor’s lightweight title defence against Amanda Serrano.

Yafai will make the first defence of the belt at 112lbs after beating Carlos Vado Bautista in February to capture the vacant title.

The unbeaten 28-year-old – who fights in the United States for the first time in his professional career – will make the walk to the ring on April 30 at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York.

Speaking of his delight at being part of the bill for a historic night for women’s boxing, Yafai said: “I’m hugely excited for my second professional fight on the historic Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano Undisputed Lightweight World Title show at the world-famous Madison Square Garden in New York on April 30.

“Big thanks to Eddie Hearn and Matchroom for getting me out so soon after my debut win in London earlier this year.

“Boxing at such an iconic venue in just my second fight is a massive box ticked for me and I’m looking to impress in front of an American audience and all around the world on DAZN.

“Miguel Cartagena is another opponent that will be coming to win on home soil, but I’ll be keeping hold of my belt with a stylish win and to show people how good I am.”

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn added: “This is a great opportunity for Galal to show the world what we all think – that he’s a very, very special fighter.

“These are the spotlights and platforms that rising talents thrive on, and I expect Galal to