4<\/p>\n Rousey was the first woman to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame as one of the sport’s greatest-ever championsCredit: Getty 4<\/p>\n Taylor beat Amanda Serrano for a third time in July to keep all her belts and remain the undisputed super lightweight championCredit: GettyRousey comeback rumours heat up<\/p>\n Rousey<\/a>, 38, hasn’t fought in Dana White<\/a>‘s promotion since consecutive losses to Holly Holm<\/a> and Amanda Nunes<\/a> in 2015 and 2016.<\/p>\n However, ‘Rowdy’ has been consistently linked with making a fighting return<\/a> ahead of the UFC’s first appearance at the White House<\/a> in June 2026.<\/p>\n In a shocking turn of events, reports suggest that Rousey is now close to a deal with Ireland’s two-time undisputed boxing champion and Olympic gold medallist Taylor.<\/p>\n talkSPORT.com has reached out to Taylor’s promoters Matchroom Boxing for comment.<\/p>\n READ MORE BOXING NEWS’Nothing is holding me back’ – Ronda Rousey provides health update as training footage leaves fans questioning UFC return<\/p>\n Netflix are reportedly keeping a close eye on the super-fight, which is being eyed to take place in the summer of 2026.<\/p>\n Taylor, 39, is fresh off a remarkable trilogy with fellow women’s boxing legend Amanda Serrano<\/a>.<\/p>\n Their third and final fight took place on an all-women’s card in New York five months ago, breaking the Guinness World Record<\/a> for the most world titles up for grabs in a single boxing event.<\/p>\n ‘The Bray Bomber’ boasts a professional boxing record of 25-1, with her only loss being a majority decision defeat to Chantelle Cameron<\/a> in May 2023.<\/p>\n Taylor exacted revenge on Cameron six months later to reclaim her throne at super lightweight.<\/p>\n Taylor: I’m ready to fight any big name<\/p>\n When asked about fighting again after completing her trilogy with Serrano, Taylor said: “I don’t know.<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n The combat sports legends are reportedly in talks to meet in the summer of 2026 in the ringCredit: Getty<\/p>\n “But I won’t fight Amanda Cerrano again. She punches too hard.\u201d<\/p>\n She told BoxingScene on Sunday: “I\u2019m not too sure [who is next].<\/p>\n “[I’m] waiting to see what happens. I\u2019m ready to fight whenever, really, and take on whatever challenge comes next. <\/p>\n “Right now, I\u2019m waiting to see what that is. Any of the big names, any of the big fights \u2013 I\u2019m ready to take on them all.\u201d<\/p>\n Former WWE<\/a> superstar Rousey, meanwhile, firmly denied her involvement at UFC White House<\/a> in September, but never closed the door to a dramatic professional boxing debut.<\/p>\n “I am not fighting at the White House,” Rousey said.<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Taylor’s trilogy with Serrano had a modern feel to a prime Rousey fight, and the pair could now be set to meet in the squared circle<\/p>\n “[But] after Mike Tyson<\/a> [vs Jake Paul<\/a>] being the biggest fight of the year, you never say never.<\/p>\n “I ain’t fighting at the f***ing White House. Even if offered? I got better s*** to do.”<\/p>\n There’s no surprise that streaming giant Netflix are interested in putting on the mega-fight.<\/p>\n Netflix reaped the rewards of Paul vs Tyson in November 2024, with reports suggesting 60 million households tuned in<\/a> to watch the fight.<\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n Taylor vs Serrano 2 featured as the co-main event in Texas on the night, and Netflix said 50 million viewers watched that bout.<\/p>\n The American company also put on Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford<\/a> in September, and is set to show Paul’s next fight with Anthony Joshua<\/a> to subscribers on December 19.<\/p>\n Amanda Serrano sheds tears after suffering third defeat to Katie Taylor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ronda Rousey is reportedly in talks with Katie Taylor for a blockbuster summer boxing clash in 2026. 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