Amanda Serrano
{{short description|Puerto Rican boxer and mixed martial artist (born 1988)}}
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| birth_place = Carolina, Puerto Rico
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Amanda Serrano (born October 9, 1988) is a Puerto Rican professional boxer and mixed martial artist.{{cite web|url=http://www.saddoboxing.com/16813-amanda-serrano-wins-title-boxing-tribute-card.html#more-16813 |title=Amanda Serrano Wins IBF Title for Boxing 360 on Tribute Card |website=Saddoboxing.com |date= |accessdate=2016-02-04}} As a boxer, she is the unified featherweight world champion, having held the WBO title since 2019, IBO title since 2021 and the WBA title since 2023. She held the IBF title between 2022 and 2024. She is the only female, and Puerto Rican, to win world titles in more than four weight classes, and holds the Guinness World Record for the most boxing world championships won in different weight-classes by a female, having held 9 major world titles across seven different weight classes.{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/19221011/amanda-serrano-makes-women-boxing-history-winning-world-titles-five-weight-divisions|title=With KO, Serrano a champ in 5 divisions|date=23 April 2017|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=23 April 2017}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/amanda-serrano-honored-by-guinness-records-pr-day-parade--139840|title=Amanda Serrano Honored By Guinness Records at PR Day Parade|first=Jake|last=Donovan|website=BoxingScene.com|date=9 June 2019 }}Serrano has won titles at super flyweight, bantamweight, super bantamweight, featherweight, super featherweight, lightweight and light welterweight.{{cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/amanda-serrano-ties-cotto-demolishes-lazar-wbo-title--109895|title=Amanda Serrano Ties Cotto, Demolishes Lazar For WBO Title|date=19 October 2016 |publisher=BoxingScene}}
Serrano has been recognized with the Female Boxer of the Year Award twice (2016 and 2018) by the WBO, an entity that also granted her the first "Super World Championship" awarded to a woman.{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/photos-crawford-munguia-tete-alvarez-get-wbo-awards--133345|title=Photos: Crawford, Munguia, Tete, Alvarez Get WBO Awards|website=BoxingScene.com|date=2 November 2018 }} As of March 2021, she is ranked as the world's best active female featherweight by The Ring{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=8 September 2020|title=The Ring Women's Ratings|url=https://www.ringtv.com/609826-the-ring-womens-ratings/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924150338/https://www.ringtv.com/609826-the-ring-womens-ratings/ |archive-date=2020-09-24 |access-date=24 September 2020|website=The Ring}} and BoxRec,{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=BoxRec: Female featherweight ratings|url=https://boxrec.com/en/ratings?role=proboxer&offset=0&sex=F&division=Featherweight|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200625202825/https://boxrec.com/en/ratings?role=proboxer&offset=0&sex=F&division=Featherweight |archive-date=2020-06-25 |access-date=2020-06-24|website=boxrec.com}} and the third best active female, pound for pound, by ESPN{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=26 August 2020|title=Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Katie Taylor do enough to take over the No. 1 spot?|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/29738630/women-boxing-pound-pound-rankings-did-katie-taylor-do-enough-take-no-1-spot|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902004027/https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/29738630/women-boxing-pound-pound-rankings-did-katie-taylor-do-enough-take-no-1-spot |archive-date=2020-09-02 |access-date=24 September 2020|website=ESPN.com|language=en}} and third by The Ring.
Early life
Serrano was born in the municipality of Carolina, where her sister Cindy was also born.{{cite web|url=https://www.elnuevodia.com/deportes/boxeo/nota/amandaserranosoymujerperosoyboxeadoraprimero-2338789/|title=Amanda Serrano: "Soy mujer, pero soy boxeadora primero"|date=9 July 2017|website=Elnuevodia.com|accessdate=3 August 2017}} Her grandparents were also born in the municipality of Carolina. When she was young, the family moved to New York and joined the large Puerto Rican diaspora there (colloquially known as Nuyoricans). Surrounded by this community, she grew up in an oasis of Puerto Rican culture in which traditional food and salsa music were predominant. Her upbringing is reflected in the manner in which she speaks Spanish, in a dialect with a distinct accent often attributed to that population (Spanglish) The family lived in Brooklyn, where she continued to live well into adulthood. During her youth she was an active child, with a distinct passion for swimming. After her older sister Cindy began boxing training intending to lose weight by attending the gym of her husband Jordan Maldonado, the 12-year old Serrano accompanied her there. She continued frequenting the facility and eventually got her first job there.
Initially Serrano was not as interested in the sport, not even attending a family event to watch the Oscar De La Hoya vs. Félix Trinidad fight, but she was an avid follower of Cindy's career and developed a passion for it as she grew older. When she graduated from Bushwick High School (located in Bushwick, Brooklyn and closed in 2006) at the age of 17, she decided to begin training as a method to buy things and bond with her sister Cindy. Her father supported her decision, but her mother was hesitant until she began earning success and saw it as a way for the elder sister to retire after having her second child. Cindy, knowing that she had already been frustrated during a previous sparring session against a boy, intended to dissuade her by stepping into the ring but the younger sister proved that she could defend herself competently.{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2017/04/22/will-this-foxy-boxer-make-history-tonight/|title=Boxing star's sister once beat her up to discourage her from the sport|first=Kirsten|last=Fleming|date=22 April 2017|website=New York Post|accessdate=3 August 2017}} Admittedly shy, Serrano choose to continue in Maldonado's small gym in Queens with him as trainer, so that the flow of people was controlled and she could focus on her training.
Amateur career
Serrano's amateur career was brief and concluded with a record of only 9–1,{{cite web|url=http://mayweatherpromotions.com/junior-featherweight-world-champion-amanda-serrano-meets-former-two-division-world-champion-yazmin-rivas-live-on-showtime-extreme/|title=Junior Featherweight World Champion Amanda Serrano Meets Former Two-Division World Champion Yazmin Rivas Live on SHOWTIME EXTREME|website=Mayweatherpromotions.com|accessdate=3 August 2017}} but she won the Staten Island amateur championship in 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.womenboxing.com/biog/aserrano.htm|title=Women's Boxing: Amanda Serrano Biography|website=Womenboxing.com|accessdate=3 August 2017}} From there she competed in the featherweight division of the New York Daily News Golden Gloves, where she defeated Glenyss Puentevella by referee stopping contest (RSC, the International Boxing Association's equivalent of a technical knockout) in the semifinal and decisioned USA Boxing's national champion Jody-Ann Weller in the final. Serrano is managed and trained by noted female American professional boxing trainer Jordan Maldonado of New York City. Serrano is Boxing 360's first world champion.{{cite web |date=2011-09-13 |title=AMANDA SERRANO WINS BOXING 360'S FIRST WORLD TITLE |url=http://fighthype.com/pages/content10748.html |accessdate=2016-02-04 |website=Fighthype.Com}}
Professional boxing career
=Early career=
On June 11, 2011, Serrano defeated Jennifer Scott to capture the vacant WBC–NABF featherweight title. The bout was scheduled for 8 rounds, but the match was cut quick as Serrano knocked out Scott in 1:04 of round one.{{cite web|url=http://www.boxing360.com/amanda-serrano-gets-her-first-belt/|title=Amanda Serrano gets her first belt|date=June 14, 2011|website=boxing360.com}}
=Super featherweight=
Serrano was in line to face Fatuma Zarika for the vacant WBC super featherweight title, however, Zarika returned to her native Kenya due to an emergency, and was unable to return due to visa problems.{{Cite web |last=Brizel |first=Robert |title=Amanda Serrano Wins IBF Title for Boxing 360 on Tribute Card – Boxing News |url=https://www.saddoboxing.com/16813-amanda-serrano-wins-title-boxing-tribute-card.html |access-date=2023-12-27 |language=en-US}} On September 10, 2011, Serrano defeated WIBF Inter-Continental lightweight champion Kimberly Connor via second-round technical-knockout (TKO), for the vacant IBF super featherweight title.
== Serrano vs. Wallberg ==
Her next fight took place on April 27, 2012, at the Cloetta Center, in Linköping, Sweden against undefeated WBC champion Frida Wallberg.{{cite web|url=http://philboxing.com/news/story-67282.html|title=Amanda Serrano challenges Frida Wallberg for WBC Super Featherweight title|date=March 6, 2012|website=philboxing.com}} The World Boxing Council—against mandatory rules—allowed the bout to be contested with 10 ounce gloves instead of the mandatory 8 ounce for that division.
Serrano came up short losing a controversial unanimous decision to Wallberg. All three judges' scorecards were in favour of Wallberg with Gudjon Vilhelm scoring it 93–98, Venciclav Nikolov scoring it 93–97, and Franco Ciminale scoring it 94–96.{{cite web|url=https://tss.ib.tv/boxing/boxing-articles-and-news-videos-results-rankings-and-history/14471-amanda-serrano-loses-in-sweden|title=Amanda Serrano loses in Sweden|date=April 29, 2012|website=ib.tv}}
=Quest for multi-division supremacy=
Her sixth-round knockout (KO) win over Maria Maderna for the WBO lightweight title was held at the Argentine Boxing Federation Stadium. Maderna was going for her fourth title defense, but Serrano dominated the fight with her speed and power.{{Cite web |last=Hits |first=Random |date=2014-08-16 |title=Amanda Serrano Batters Maria Maderna For WBO Belt |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/amanda-serrano-batters-maria-maderna-wbo-belt--81101 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=BoxingScene.com |language=en-us}}
She next faced the former WBC super featherweight champion Olivia Gerula at the BB King Blues Club & Grill in New York City, New York. Serrano stated in a pre-fight interview that she wanted the winner of Matthysse vs. Mrdjenovich, as she expressed her desire to unify all four featherweight title.{{Cite web |last=Voice |first=Tha Boxing |date=2016-02-11 |title=Amanda Serrano vs Olivia Gerula Set For Feb. 17th - Tha Boxing Voice |url=https://thaboxingvoice.com/56546-2/ |access-date=2023-12-27 |language=en-US}} Serrano defeated Olivia Gerula via technical-knockout (TKO) in the first round to capture the vacant WBO featherweight title.{{Cite web |title=Serrano Destroys Gerula Inside A Round |url=https://www.maxboxing.com/news/other-boxing-news/serrano-destroys-gerula-inside-a-round |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=Max Boxing |language=En}} Serrano then successfully defended her featherweight title by TKO against Calixta Silgado in Brooklyn.
On October 18, 2016, Serrano defeated Alexandra Lazar in the fifth round to capture the vacant WBO junior featherweight title. Already a three division champion, she moved back down to the junior featherweight limit to tie Miguel Cotto's record and become only the second Puerto Rican boxer, male or female, to win world titles in four weight classes.{{Cite web |last=Rivera |first=Miguel |date=2016-10-19 |title=Amanda Serrano Ties Cotto, Demolishes Lazar For WBO Title |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/amanda-serrano-ties-cotto-demolishes-lazar-wbo-title--109895 |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=BoxingScene.com |language=en-us}}
== Serrano vs. Santana I ==
In 2017, fighting on the Shawn Porter vs. Andre Berto undercard, Serrano dominated Dahiana Santana en route to an eighth-round KO victory to win the vacant WBO bantamweight belt, which made her the first female fighter in boxing history to win world titles in five weight divisions.{{Cite web |date=2017-04-23 |title=With KO, Serrano a champ in 5 divisions |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/19221011/amanda-serrano-makes-women-boxing-history-winning-world-titles-five-weight-divisions |access-date=2023-12-27 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
== Serrano vs. Reynoso ==
On September 8, 2018, the Brooklyn-based hitter moved up an unprecedented five weight classes to defeat Yamilia Esther Reynoso via tenth round unanimous decision (UD), and captured the WBO light welterweight.
== Serrano vs. Voraberger ==
On January 18, 2019, Serrano defeated Eva Voraberger in the first round to capture the vacant WBO super flyweight title. In doing so she became only the second male or female to capture a major title in seven weight classes after Manny Pacquiao.{{Cite web |last=Esco |first=Wil |date=2019-01-18 |title=Amanda Serrano destroys Eva Voraberger, wins title in 7th division |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2019/1/18/18188965/amanda-serrano-destroys-eva-voraberger-wins-title-in-7th-division |access-date=2023-12-24 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}
= Featherweight =
== Serrano vs. Hardy I ==
On September 13, 2019, Serrano defeated undefeated Heather Hardy (22–0), to capture the interim WBC and WBO featherweight title. The Brooklyn native dominated the 10 round bout with a score of 98–91, 98–91 98–92.
On February 4, 2021, Serrano was promoted to full WBC featherweight champion. The move came following a breakdown in talks regarding a targeted showdown with Edmonton's Jelena Mrdjenovich.{{Cite web |last=Donovan |first=Jake |date=2021-02-04 |title=Amanda Serrano Upgraded To WBC Featherweight Titlist, Mrdjenovich Named 'Emeritus Champion' |url=https://www.boxingscene.com/amanda-serrano-upgraded-wbc-featherweight-titlist-mrdjenovich-named-emeritus-champion--155202 |access-date=2024-01-05 |website=BoxingScene.com |language=en-us}}
== Serrano vs. Bermudez ==
On March 25, 2021, Serrano KO'd Daniela Bermudez with a body punch in round nine at Plaza del Quinto Centenario, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Serrano retained her WBC and WBO featherweight titles.{{Cite web|last=Christ|first=Scott|date=March 25, 2021|title=Ring City USA results and highlights: Amanda Serrano knocks out Daniela Bermudez for 40th career win|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/3/25/22351155/ring-city-usa-results-highlights-amanda-serrano-knocks-out-daniela-bermudez-boxing-news-2021|url-status=live|access-date=October 29, 2021|website=Bad Left Hook|language=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326032908/https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/3/25/22351155/ring-city-usa-results-highlights-amanda-serrano-knocks-out-daniela-bermudez-boxing-news-2021 |archive-date=2021-03-26 }} Heading into the bout, Serrano and Bermudez were ranked inside The Ring
= Lightweight =
== Serrano vs. Taylor ==
{{Main article|Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano}}
The first women's boxing match to headline Madison Square Garden, described as the 'biggest women's fight of all time',{{Cite web|title=Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano is the biggest women's fight of all time, worthy of a place in Madison Square Garden history {{!}} DAZN News US|url=https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/katie-taylor-vs-amanda-serrano-is-the-biggest-womens-fight-of-all-time-worthy-of-a-place-in-madison-square-garden-history/f7wcc8yoyzmz1eew6jroz4jei|access-date=2022-02-02|website=DAZN|date=28 January 2022 |language=en}} was held on April 30, 2022, between Katie Taylor and Serrano, with Taylor's undisputed lightweight titles on the line.{{Cite web|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=2022-01-27|title=Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano official for April 30th at Madison Square Garden|url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2022/1/27/22904620/katie-taylor-vs-amanda-serrano-official-april-30-madison-square-garden-boxing-news-2022|access-date=2022-02-09|website=Bad Left Hook|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2022-01-27|title=Boxing News: Taylor-Serrano clash set for April 30 at MSG » February 9, 2022|url=https://fightnews.com/taylor-serrano-clash-set-for-april-30-at-msg/127210|access-date=2022-02-09|website=fightnews.com|language=en-US}} Taylor defeated Serrano by split decision in what was named Fight of the Year by Sports Illustrated.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2022/apr/30/katie-taylor-v-amanda-serrano-fight-live|title=Katie Taylor retains undisputed lightweight title after Amanda Serrano win – as it happened|date=1 May 2022|work=Guardian|accessdate=17 May 2022}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/boxing/2022/12/28/katie-taylor-amanda-serrano-fight-of-the-year-2022|title=Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano Is Sports Illustrated's Fight of the Year|date=28 Dec 2022|magazine=Sports Illustrated|accessdate=19 Feb 2023}}
On February 5, 2023, it was announced that the rematch between Taylor and Serrano would take place on May 20 in Dublin, Ireland, for the undisputed lightweight championship of the world.{{Cite web |last=Tumin |first=Remy |date=5 February 2023 |title=Amanda Serrano Gets an Undisputed Title and a Rematch With Katie Taylor |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/05/sports/amanda-serrano-katie-taylor-erika-cruz.html |website=The New York Times}} However, on February 28, Serrano withdrew due to an injury she had sustained during training camp and Taylor fought undisputed light-welterweight champion Chantelle Cameron instead.{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |date=28 February 2023 |title=Amanda Serrano injured; rematch vs. Katie Taylor postponed |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/35753190/amanda-serrano-injured-fight-vs-katie-taylor-postponed |website=ESPN}}{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |date=11 March 2023 |title=Katie Taylor-Chantelle Cameron title bout set for May 20 |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/35836154/source-katie-taylor-chantelle-cameron-title-bout-20 |website=ESPN}}
= Return to featherweight =
== Serrano vs. Mahfoud ==
Upon returning to the featherweight division, Serrano was set to fight undefeated IBF champion Sarah Mahfoud in a title unification bout. Serrano resumed normal service on Saturday, responding to her second professional defeat earlier this year by picking up another world title with a unanimous-decision win. In a mostly one-sided affair, Serrano earned convincing scores of 99–92, 97–93, 97–93 to unify the world featherweight titles at the AO Arena.{{Cite web |date=2022-09-24 |title=Serrano back on track, unifies 126-pound titles |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/34658552/amanda-serrano-defeats-sarah-mahfoud-unify-featherweight-titles |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
== Serrano vs. Cruz ==
Serrano faced WBA champion Erika Cruz on February 4 at Hulu Theatre in Manhattan, in an undisputed showdown for all four major world titles in the featherweight division. On fight night, Serrano defeated Cruz via unanimous decision with the scores of 98–92, 98–92, 97–93. With the win she also became the first undisputed champion, male or female, of the four-belt era from Puerto Rico.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-05 |title=Serrano snags unanimous-decision win over Cruz |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/35591979/amanda-serrano-wins-unanimous-decision-erika-cruz |access-date=2023-12-06 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
== Serrano vs. Hardy II ==
In the first defense of her undisputed featherweight titles, Serrano rematched Heather Hardy in the co-main event of the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz card on August 5, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/5/4/23711011/amanda-serrano-to-rematch-heather-hardy-in-jake-paul-vs-nate-diaz-co-main-event|title=Amanda Serrano to rematch Heather Hardy in Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz co-main event|date=May 4, 2023|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee}} She won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web |title=Nate Diaz Drops Decision To Jake Paul In Boxing Debut |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/nate-diaz-drops-decision-to-jake-paul-in-boxing-debut/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=6 August 2023 |access-date=6 August 2023}}
== Serrano vs. Ramos ==
On October 27, 2023, Serrano defeated Danila Ramos via unanimous decision and retained her WBO, WBA and IBF world featherweight titles. It was the first women's world title fight held over twelve, three-minute rounds since 2007.{{Cite web |title=Amanda Serrano retains featherweight titles against Danila Ramos in historic contest for women's boxing |url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12994559/amanda-serrano-retains-featherweight-titles-against-danila-ramos-in-historic-contest-for-womens-boxing |access-date=2023-12-05 |website=Sky Sports |language=en}} The bout did not include the WBC belt as Mauricio Sulaiman, the WBC president, did not sanction the fight. He has cited studies and safety issues and the week prior to the fight told the BBC he was "praying that there will be no mishap or injury due to this deeply misguided and mistaken initiative."{{Cite web |date=2023-10-30 |title=Will the historic Serrano vs. Ramos fight change the direction of women's boxing? |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/38774971/amanda-serrano-danila-ramos-showed-women-fight-12-three-minute-rounds |access-date=2023-12-05 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
On December 5, 2023, Serrano vacated the WBC title due to their refusal to sanction future female boxing matches at her desired twelve, three-minute rounds.{{cite news |title=Serrano vacates WBC title in equality row |work=BBC Sport |date=5 December 2023 |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/67617764 |access-date=5 December 2023}}
== Cancelled Nina Meinke fight ==
On December 21, 2023, it was announced that Serrano would be defending her WBA, WBO and IBF featherweight titles in twelve-round bout against Nina Meinke at El Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Amanda Serrano faces Nina Meinke on Mar 2 in San Juan, Puerto Rico |url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2023/12/22/amanda-serrano-faces-nina-meinke-on-mar-2-in-san-juan-puerto-rico/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=21 December 2023}} However, the fight was cancelled at the last minute, after Serrano was declared "medically unfit" by the Puerto Rican Boxing Commission due to an eye injury.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-03 |title=Main event canceled due to Serrano's eye injury |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/39643145/amanda-serrano-bout-nina-meinke-cancelled |access-date=2024-03-03 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
=Super Lightweight=
== Serrano vs. Morgan ==
Serrano faced Stevie Morgan at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry event on July 20, 2024.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Amanda Serrano vs Stevie Morgan co-feature to Paul-Perry |url=https://www.fightmag.com/amanda-serrano-vs-stevie-morgan-co-feature-to-paul-perry/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=19 June 2024}} Serrano defeated Stevie Morgan by technical knockout in the second round.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/7/21/24202828/highlights-savage-amanda-serrano-steamrolls-stevie-morgan-first-knockout-win-since-2021-fear-no-man|title=Highlights! Savage Amanda Serrano steamrolls Stevie Morgan for first knockout win since 2021 - Fear No Man|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Andrew Richardson|date=2024-07-21|access-date=2024-07-21}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cek9488np7zo|title=Serrano dismantles Morgan as Paul stops Perry|date=21 July 2024 |publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=21 July 2024}}
== Serrano vs. Taylor II ==
Serrano was originally scheduled to challenge Katie Taylor for her undisputed super lightweight title in a rescheduled rematch on July 20, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card; the Serrano-Taylor fight was the co-main event on the card.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |date=16 April 2024 |title=Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2 set for Paul-Tyson co-feature live on Netflix |url=https://www.fightmag.com/katie-taylor-vs-amanda-serrano-2-set-for-paul-tyson-co-feature/ |work=FIGHTMAG}}{{cite web |date=April 16, 2024 |title=Katie Taylor will face Amanda Serrano in July 20 rematch |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/39953803/katie-taylor-face-amanda-serrano-july-20-rematch |last=Raimondi |first=Marc |website=ESPN}} However, after Mike Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up, the event was postponed and took place at the same arena on November 15, 2024.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-07 |title=Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson rescheduled for Nov. 15 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/06/jake-paul-vs-mike-tyson-boxing-rescheduled-november-15-cowboys-stadium |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} Taylor was awarded the unanimous decision victory.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5925791/2024/11/15/katie-taylor-amanda-serrano-womens-boxing-results/|title=Katie Taylor wins controversial rematch with Amanda Serrano to retain super lightweight title|publisher=New York Times|website=The Athletic|author=Mark Puleo|date=2024-11-16|access-date=2024-11-16}} According to Netflix, 50 million households throughout the world watched the Serrano-Taylor fight. Viewers said that Netflix repeatedly crashed during the fight.{{Cite web |title=Sublime to stupidity - '120 million' witness two sides of boxing |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/cvg4kxg8l42o |publisher=BBC |author=Kal Sajad}}
== Serrano vs. Taylor III ==
Serrano is scheduled to challenge Katie Taylor on July 11, 2025 for the undisputed super lightweight title in a trilogy fight at Madison Square Garden in New York, headlining an all-women's card, live on Netflix.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Katie Taylor faces Amanda Serrano in trilogy fight in New York in July. Where she lost. |url=https://www.fightmag.com/katie-taylor-faces-amanda-serrano-in-trilogy-fight-in-new-york-in-july/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=6 March 2025}}{{cite news |last1=Flores |first1=Elizabeth |title=Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3: All women's card set for Madison Square Garden |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/boxing/2025/03/06/katie-taylor-amanda-serrano-3-date-netflix/81752048007/ |work=USA TODAY}} In March 2025, prior to this next fight, which will be promoted by Jake Paul's promotion Most Valuable Promotions,{{Cite web |last=Sajad |first=Kal |date=March 6, 2025 |title=Taylor & Serrano return to New York for trilogy fight |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c1lpeqd67dvo |website=BBC Sport}} she signed a lifetime contract with MVP. Besides competing for the promotion, Serrano will later serve as a chairwoman for the company and look after the promotion's women's boxing initiatives.{{Cite web |last=Hale |first=Andreas |date=March 4, 2025 |title=Amanda Serrano lands lifetime boxing, front office deal with MVP |url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/44108141/amanda-serrano-lands-life-boxing-front-office-deal-mvp/ |website=ESPN}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Training=
Since early 2015, Serrano quietly worked towards debuting in mixed martial arts (MMA), beginning by incorporating kicks to her training.{{cite web|url=http://www.elvocero.com/deportes/tras-los-pasos-de-holly-holm/article_9abd8c20-6ce1-11e7-9d89-3b8a9711db1e.html|title=Tras los pasos de Holly Holm|author=José Bartolomei|website=Elvocero.com|date=20 July 2017 |accessdate=3 August 2017}} The idea emerged after she participated in the filming of Fight Valley along her sister, meeting Miesha Tate, Holly Holm, and Cristiane Justino and learned of the lifestyle that they could afford. This triggered the interest of people involved in MMA and she was approached and told about the economic potential of the move. When queried about the matter, Serrano expressed additional motivation due to the absence of a Puerto Rican female fighter in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) at the moment.
With the consent of her boxing trainer Jordan Maldonado, Serrano continued her introduction to kickboxing, citing a general lack of money for women in boxing.{{cite web|url=http://www.zonadeboxeo.com/noticias/noticias-destacadas/23750-amanda-serrano-probara-suerte-en-artes-marciales-mixtas|title=Amanda Serrano probará suerte en Artes Marciales Mixtas |website=Zonadeboxeo.com|accessdate=3 August 2017}} By the summer of 2016, Serrano admitted that she had seriously considered retiring to take up MMA due to frustration with the state of the business, but that being able to appear in ShoBox changed that.{{cite web|url=https://www.ringtv.com/479274-amanda-serrano-nearly-retired-boxing-take-mma/|title=Amanda Serrano nearly retired from boxing to take up MMA - The Ring|date=5 January 2017|website=Ringtv.com|accessdate=3 August 2017}} Instead, she began working towards becoming the first person to hold both boxing and MMA titles at once, setting her debut for late 2017. Towards this goal, she continued training in kickboxing under former world champion Luis Ruiz and incorporated Brazilian jiujitsu working with brown belt Gabriel Marte at the Dojo NYC.{{cite web|url=http://www.noticel.com/noticia/205733/amanda-serrano-no-descarta-pelear-mma.html|title=Amanda Serrano no descarta pelear MMA|website=Notice1.com|accessdate=3 August 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://tabdeportes.news/2017/06/28/amanda-serrano-inicia-entrenamientos-de-mma/|title=Amanda Serrano inicia entrenamientos de MMA|date=28 June 2017|website=Tabdeported.news|accessdate=3 August 2017}}
== Public challenge to Ronda Rousey ==
On July 31, 2015, Ronda Rousey's trainer, Edmond Tarverdyan, expressed the belief that his fighter "can win the boxing world title" while discussing a potential fight with Justino.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/7/31/9008453/coach-ronda-rousey-would-win-the-womens-boxing-world-title|title=Coach: Ronda Rousey would win the women's boxing world title|author=Marc Raimondi|publisher=MMAFighting.com|date=2015-07-31|accessdate=2015-08-04}} After noting that "Ronda spars with boxing world champions that punch way harder than Cyborg", Tarverdyan claimed that she "has never lost a round in the gym. With boxing world champions". Within a week, Serrano responded by stating that "Rousey's trainer does not have any knowledge about the sport of boxing. She is a very good fighter in the Octagon, and I really congratulate her for everything she has done. Her opponents cannot box and it's easy to look great, but when facing a high quality boxer with punching power as myself, believe me, things are gonna change. In a boxing ring, the canvas will be your comfort zone".{{cite web|url=http://roundbyroundboxing.com/amanda-serrano-blasts-ronda-rouseys-trainer/|title=Amanda Serrano Blasts Ronda Rousey's Trainer|publisher=RoundbyRoundBoxing.com|date=2015-08-03|accessdate=2015-08-04}}
She went on to criticize Rousey's stand-up fighting technique and challenging her to a boxing match, stating that "[from a] boxing point of view, she looked like a rookie amateur fighter, throwing very wide punches with no coordination. I heard that Cyborg is not willing to come down to the lightweight division to fight Ronda, but I can go up to 135, and we can settle a boxing match so I can prove her trainer wrong. I once went up to the lightweight division, and traveled to Argentina for a world title fight. At the end, the results was that I became the first ever Puerto Rican female boxer to captured a world title in two weight classes". Serrano's trainer noted that they "do not challenge other fighting styles." And that the reason for calling out Rousey was because they "represent boxing and [...] want to get some respect." by showing "Edmond Tarverdyan how wrong he is about boxing".
=Combate Americas=
In December 2017, Serrano announced that she had signed with Combate Americas, a MMA promotion that mostly featured Latin American fighters in its roster.{{cite web|url=http://www.elnuevodia.com/deportes/otrosdeportes/nota/amandaserranooficializasusaltoalasartesmarcialesmixtas-2380135/|title=Amanda Serrano oficializa su salto a las artes marciales mixtas|date=6 December 2017|publisher=|accessdate=15 October 2018}} Her debut was scheduled for April 13, 2018, when she drew with Corina Herrera after winning the first two rounds but losing the third when forced to the floor.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2018/4/14/17237344/boxing-champ-amanda-serrano-goes-to-draw-with-corina-herrera-in-mma-debut|title=Boxing champ Amanda Serrano goes to draw with Corina Herrera in MMA debut|website=MMA Fighting|date=14 April 2018 |accessdate=15 October 2018}} Afterwards, Serrano focused on grappling.{{cite web|url=https://www.primerahora.com/deportes/boxeo/notas/amanda-serrano-se-afilara-en-torneo-de-jiu-jitsu-brasileno/|title=Amanda Serrano se afilará en torneo de Jiu-Jitsu brasileño|date=12 June 2018|publisher=|accessdate=15 October 2018}} This training was put to the test on August 18, 2018, when she won gold in her first career jiu jitsu tournament, a Grappling Industries event held at New York where she gathered four submissions.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/10/13/17969450/amanda-serrano-draw-in-mma-debut-changed-her-outlook-on-the-sport|title=Amanda Serrano: Draw in MMA debut changed her 'outlook on the sport'|website=MMA Fighting|date=13 October 2018 |accessdate=15 October 2018}} After winning a sixth world championship in boxing, it was announced that MMA would be Serrano's focus in the foreseeable future due to better salaries.{{Cite web|url=https://www.noticel.com/boxeo-caliente/deportes/top-stories/20181005/amanda-serrano-denuncia-la-desigualdad-en-el-boxeo/|title=Amanda Serrano denuncia la 'desigualdad' en el boxeo|website=Noticel}}
On October 13, 2018, Serrano won her second fight by submitting Eréndina Ordóñez with a standing rear naked choke in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://adicciondeportiva.net/amanda-serrano-luce-impresionante-en-combate-americas/|title=Adiccion Deportiva - Amanda Serrano luce impresionante en Combate Américas|website=adicciondeportiva.net|accessdate=15 October 2018}} In February 2019, she participated in her second jiu jitsu competition, defeating Erin Finkeldey in her only bout.{{Cite web|url=http://www.presenciapr.com/amanda-serrano-compitio-en-torneo-de-jiu-jitsu-brasileno/|title=Amanda Serrano compitió en torneo de Jiu-Jitsu brasileño|date=February 25, 2019}} Serrano was scheduled to headline her third MMA event (tentatively another fight with Dahiana Santana, making her debut), this one in Puerto Rico, on January 25, 2020.{{Cite web|url=http://adicciondeportiva.net/serrano-baraja-rivales-para-combate-americas-en-puerto-rico/|title=Adiccion Deportiva | Serrano baraja rivales para Combate Américas en Puerto Rico|website=adicciondeportiva.net}} However, the card was postponed due to a series of earthquakes and ultimately cancelled.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/6/12/22530841/amanda-serrano-mma-boxing-earns-third-win-at-ikon-7-wmma-news|title = Multi-division boxing champion Amanda Serrano earns second MMA win at iKON 7| work=Bloody Elbow |date = 12 June 2021}} Serrano considered the "last minute" cancellation frustrating after missing the holidays due to her training.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmacrossfire.com/2020/01/04/disappointed-amanda-serrano-contemplates-moving-on-after-revealing-combate-americas-mma-bout-cancelled/|title = Disappointed Amanda Serrano contemplates 'moving on' after revealing Combate Americas MMA bout cancelled|date = 4 January 2020}} Afterwards, Combate Americas entered into a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, remaining inactive until 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/03/combate-americas-rebranding-combate-global-return-april-9-exclusive-mma|title = Combate Americas rebrands as Combate Global, set to make return on April 9|date = 31 March 2021}} During this timeframe, Serrano's contract came to an end and she continued boxing.
=iKON Fighting Federation=
In May 2021, iKON announced her participation in the main event of a card held at Sinaloa and aired through UFC Fight Pass.{{Cite web|url=https://www.metro.pr/pr/deportes/2021/05/05/amanda-serrano-defendera-su-invicto-en-las-artes-marciales-mixtas.html|title = Amanda Serrano defenderá su invicto en las artes marciales mixtas| date=5 May 2021 }} On June 11, 2021, Serrano defeated Mexican Valentina García by submission (standing guillotine) in a minute.{{Cite web|url=https://www.elvocero.com/deportes/boxeo/amanda-serrano-obtiene-nueva-victoria-por-sumisi-n-en-artes-marciales-mixtas/article_a04378f6-cbb7-11eb-9084-d330f4c37e64.html|title=Amanda Serrano obtiene nueva victoria por sumisión en artes marciales mixtas|date=12 June 2021 }}
=Professional Fighters League=
On August 2, 2023, it was announced that Serrano had signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL).{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/38123620/boxing-champion-amanda-serrano-signs-pfl-super-fight-division?platform=amp|title=Boxing champ Amanda Serrano joins PFL's Super Fight division|author=Michael Rothstein|publisher=ESPN|date=August 2, 2022|accessdate=August 3, 2023}}
Professional wrestling career
At the same time that she made her involvement in MMA public, an interest in potentially joining WWE, noted in 2019, Serrano revealed that she had been training under Jonathan Figueroa (known by his ring name Amazing Red) to become a professional wrestler and that she would be performing for a promotion soon.{{Cite web|url=https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/boxeadora-amanda-serrano-revela-esta-entrenando-para-ser-luchadora/|title=Boxeadora Amanda Serrano revela está entrenando para ser luchadora|date=June 8, 2019|website=Noticias WWE, Resultados y más! - PRWrestling}}
Professional boxing record
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| {{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
|---|
| 51
|{{No2}}Loss |{{nowrap|47–3–1}} |align=left|Katie Taylor |UD |10 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring female light-welterweight titles}} |
| 50
|{{yes2}}Win |{{nowrap|47–2–1}} |align=left|Stevie Morgan |TKO |2 (10), {{small|0:38}} |align=left|{{small|Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.}} | |
| 49
|{{yes2}}Win |{{nowrap|46–2–1}} |align=left|Danila Ramos |UD |12 |Oct 27, 2023 |align=left|{{small|Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring female featherweight titles}} |
| 48
|{{yes2}}Win |45–2–1 |align=left|Heather Hardy |UD |10 |align=left|{{small|American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring female featherweight titles}} |
| 47
|{{yes2}}Win |44–2–1 |align=left|Erika Cruz |UD |10 |Feb 4, 2023 |align=left|{{small|Hulu Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO and The Ring female featherweight titles; |
| 46
|{{yes2}}Win |43–2–1 |align=left|Sarah Mahfoud |UD |10 |Sep 24, 2022 |align=left|{{small|AO Arena, Manchester, England}} |align=left|{{Small|Retained WBC, WBO and IBO female featherweight titles; |
| 45
|{{no2}}Loss |42–2–1 |align=left|Katie Taylor |SD |10 |align=left|{{small|Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|For WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring female lightweight titles}} |
| 44
|{{yes2}}Win |42–1–1 |align=left|Miriam Gutiérrez |UD |10 |align=left|{{small|Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 43
|{{yes2}}Win |41–1–1 |align=left|Yamileth Mercado |UD |10 |align=left|{{small|Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC, WBO, and IBO female featherweight titles}} |
| 42
|{{yes2}}Win |40–1–1 |align=left|Daniela Romina Bermúdez |KO |9 (10), {{small|1:33}} |Mar 25, 2021 |align=left|{{small|Plaza del Quinto Centenario, San Juan, Puerto Rico}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC and WBO female featherweight titles; |
| 41
|{{yes2}}Win |39–1–1 |align=left|Dahiana Santana |TKO |1 (8), {{small|2:37}} |Dec 16, 2020 |align=left|{{small|Hotel Catalonia Malecon Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left| |
| 40
|{{yes2}}Win |38–1–1 |align=left|Simone Da Silva |TKO |3 (8), {{small|2:37}} |Jan 30, 2020 |align=left|{{small|Meridian at Island Gardens, Miami, Florida, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 39
|{{yes2}}Win |37–1–1 |align=left|Heather Hardy |UD |10 |Sep 13, 2019 |align=left|{{small|Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Won WBO, WBC interim and vacant WBAN featherweight titles}} |
| 38
|{{yes2}}Win |36–1–1 |align=left|Eva Voraberger |TKO |1 (10), {{small|0:35}} |Jan 18, 2019 |align=left|{{small|Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBO female junior bantamweight title}} |
| 37
|{{yes2}}Win |35–1–1 |align=left|Yamila Esther Reynoso |UD |10 |Sep 8, 2018 |align=left|{{small|Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBO female light-welterweight title}} |
| 36
|{{yes2}}Win |34–1–1 |align=left|Marilyn Hernandez |TKO |1 (10), {{small|2:38}} |Nov 4, 2017 |align=left|{{small| Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 35
|{{yes2}}Win |33–1–1 |align=left|Edina Kiss |TKO |3 (10), {{small|1:00}} |Jul 21, 2017 |align=left|{{small|Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, San Juan, Puerto Rico}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBO female junior featherweight title}} |
| 34
|{{yes2}}Win |32–1–1 |align=left|Dahiana Santana |TKO |8 (10), {{small|1:14}} |Apr 22, 2017 |align=left|{{small| Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBO female bantamweight title}} |
| 33
|{{yes2}}Win |31–1–1 |align=left|Yazmín Rivas |UD |10 |Jan 14, 2017 |align=left|{{small|Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBO female junior featherweight title; |
| 32
|{{yes2}}Win |30–1–1 |align=left|Alexandra Lazar |TKO |5 (10), {{small|1:10}} |Oct 18, 2016 |align=left|{{small|Hotel Caribe Hilton, San Juan, Puerto Rico}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBO female junior featherweight title}} |
| 31
|{{yes2}}Win |29–1–1 |align=left|Calixta Silgado |TKO |1 (10), {{small|1:10}} |align=left|{{small|Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBO female featherweight title}} |
| 30
|{{yes2}}Win |28–1–1 |align=left|Edina Kiss |TKO |4 (8), {{small|1:20}} |Apr 22, 2016 |align=left|{{small|Cancha Rubén Zayas Montañez, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico}} |align=left| |
| 29
|{{yes2}}Win |27–1–1 |align=left|Olivia Gerula |TKO |1 (10), {{small|1:50}} |Feb 17, 2016 |align=left|{{small|BB King Blues Club & Grill, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBO female featherweight title}} |
| 28
|{{yes2}}Win |26–1–1 |align=left|Djemilla Gontaruk |TKO |3 (8) |Nov 20, 2015 |align=left|{{small| Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 27
|{{yes2}}Win |25–1–1 |align=left|Fatuma Zarika |UD |6 |Sep 10, 2015 |align=left|{{small| The Space at Westbury, Westbury, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 26
|{{yes2}}Win |24–1–1 |align=left|Fatuma Zarika |UD |6 |May 29, 2015 |align=left|{{small| W.C. Handy Pavilion, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 25
|{{yes2}}Win |23–1–1 |align=left|Marisol Reyes |TKO |3 (8) |Feb 21, 2015 |align=left|{{small| Sosua Convention Center, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic}} |align=left| |
| 24
|{{yes2}}Win |22–1–1 |align=left|Carla Torres |TKO |1 (6) |Nov 13, 2014 |align=left|{{small| The Space at Westbury, Westbury, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 23
|{{yes2}}Win |21–1–1 |align=left|Maria Elena Maderna |KO |6 (10), {{small|1:26}} |Aug 15, 2014 |align=left|{{small| Estadio F.A.B., Buenos Aires, Argentina}} |align=left|{{small|Won WBO female lightweight title}} |
| 22
|{{yes2}}Win |20–1–1 |align=left|Diana Garcia |TKO |1 (8) |Sep 29, 2013 |align=left|{{small| Gimnasio Boxing Factory, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic}} |align=left| |
| 21
|{{yes2}}Win |19–1–1 |align=left|Kerri Hill |TKO |2 (6) |Sep 21, 2013 |align=left|{{small| Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 20
|{{yes2}}Win |18–1–1 |align=left|Dominga Olivo |TKO |3 (6) |Jun 29, 2013 |align=left|{{small| Resorts World Casino, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 19
|{{yes2}}Win |17–1–1 |align=left|Wanda Pena Ozuna |TKO |1 (10) |Feb 16, 2013 |align=left|{{small| Gran Arena del Cibao, Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant UBF female and WIBA featherweight titles}} |
| 18
|{{yes2}}Win |16–1–1 |align=left|Lina Tejada |TKO |1 (8) |Dec 15, 2012 |align=left|{{small| Sosua Bay Grand Casino, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant UBF InterContinental female super featherweight title}} |
| 17
|{{yes2}}Win |15–1–1 |align=left|Grecia Nova |TKO |1 (6) |Sep 16, 2012 |align=left|{{small| Club Pueblo Nuevo, Villa Duarte, Dominican Republic}} |align=left| |
| 16
|{{no2}}Loss |14–1–1 |align=left|Frida Wallberg |UD |10 |Apr 27, 2012 |align=left|{{small| Cloetta Center, Linköping, Sweden}} |align=left|{{small|For WBC female super featherweight title}} |
| 15
|{{yes2}}Win |14–0–1 |align=left|Ela Nunez |UD |8 |Feb 17, 2012 |align=left|{{small| Cicero Stadium 1909 S. Laramie, Cicero, Illinois, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0–1 |align=left|Grecia Nova |TKO |5 (8) |Nov 18, 2011 |align=left|{{small| Hotel Jaragua, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left| |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0–1 |align=left|Kimberly Connor |TKO |2 (10) |Sep 10, 2011 |align=left|{{small| Aviator Sports Complex, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant IBF female super featherweight title}} |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0–1 |align=left|Diana Garcia |TKO |1 (8) |Aug 6, 2011 |align=left|{{small| Parque del Este, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left| |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0–1 |align=left|Jennifer Scott |TKO |1 (8) |Jun 11, 2011 |align=left|{{small| Roseland Ballroom, New York City, New York, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBC-NABF female featherweight title}} |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0–1 |align=left|Ela Nunez |TKO |4 (6) |Apr 22, 2011 |align=left|{{small| Fairgrounds Event Center, Hamburg, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0–1 |align=left|Ela Nunez |UD |6 |Jan 29, 2011 |align=left|{{small| Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0–1 |align=left|Jennifer Encarnacion |RTD |4 (6) |Sep 18, 2010 |align=left|{{small| Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left| |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0–1 |align=left|Nydia Feliciano |UD |6 |Jun 4, 2010 |align=left|{{small| Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0–1 |align=left|Lucia Larcinese |UD |6 |Feb 26, 2010 |align=left|{{small| Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 5
|{{draw}}Draw |4–0–1 |align=left|Ela Nunez |SD |4 |Nov 20, 2009 |align=left|{{small| Taj Majal Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |align=left|Christina Ruiz |TKO |2 (4) |Jul 31, 2009 |align=left|{{small| Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|Carolina Martinez |TKO |1 (4) |Jun 29, 2009 |align=left|{{small| Coliseo Carlos 'Teo' Cruz, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic}} |align=left| |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|Brittany Cruz |KO |1 (4) |May 9, 2009 |align=left|{{small| DoubleTree Hotel, Orlando, Florida, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|Jackie Trivilino |MD |4 |Mar 20, 2009 |align=left|{{small| Washington Avenue Armory, Albany, New York, U.S.}} |align=left| |
Mixed martial arts record
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0–1
|Valentina García
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|iKON Fighting Federation 7
|{{dts|2021|June|11|format=mdy}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:00
|Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
|{{small|Strawweight debut.}}
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| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|1–0–1
| Erendira Ordóñez
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Combate 26: Mexico vs. USA
| {{dts|2018|October|13|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:23
| Tucson, Arizona, United States
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| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center| 0–0–1
| Corina Herrera
| Draw (unanimous)
| Combate 20: Combate Estrellas 1
| {{dts|2018|April|13|format=mdy}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Los Angeles, California, United States
| {{small|Flyweight debut.}}
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Submission grappling record
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| colspan="12" style="text-align:center;" | 5 matches, 5 wins (4 submissions)
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! Record
! Opponent
! Method
! Event
! Division
! Type
! Date
! Round
! Time
! Location
! Notes
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|{{yes2}}Win || align="center"| 5–0 || {{flagicon|USA}} Erin Finkeldey || Decision (unanimous) || Grappling Industries – BlueBelt No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu || align="center"| -61 kg || No-Gi || {{dts|2019|February|23}} || align="center"| 1 || align="center"| 5:00 || {{flagicon|USA}} Manhattan, New York, U.S. ||
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|{{yes2}}Win || align="center"| 4–0 || {{flagicon|USA}} Rebecca King || Submission (guillotine choke) || Grappling Industries – No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu || align="center"| -61 kg || No-Gi || {{dts|2018|August|18}} || align="center"| 1 || align="center"| || {{flagicon|USA}} Manhattan, New York, U.S. || Tournament finals – {{gold01}}
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|{{yes2}}Win || align="center"| 3–0 || {{flagicon|USA}} Cristina Gardella || Submission (armbar) || Grappling Industries – No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu || align="center"| -61 kg || No-Gi || {{dts|2018|August|18}} || align="center"| 1 || align="center"| || {{flagicon|USA}} Manhattan, New York, U.S. || Tournament semi-finals
|-
|{{yes2}}Win || align="center"| 2–0 || {{flagicon|USA}} Lulu Zhong || Submission (guillotine choke) || Grappling Industries – No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu || align="center"| -61 kg || No-Gi || {{dts|2018|August|18}} || align="center"| 1 || align="center"| || {{flagicon|USA}} Manhattan, New York, U.S. || Tournament quarter-finals
|-
|{{yes2}}Win || align="center"| 1–0 || {{flagicon|USA}} Danielle Riendeau || Submission (guillotine choke) || Grappling Industries – No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu || align="center"| -61 kg || No-Gi || {{dts|2018|August|18}} || align="center"| 1 || align="center"| || {{flagicon|USA}} Manhattan, New York, U.S. || Tournament preliminaries
|-
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Personal life
After becoming a full-time boxer, Serrano adopted a seclusive routine that required not purchasing a cell phone (or any other device that allowed text messages and the sort) to avoid distractions and avoiding getting involved with boyfriends. When asked about it, she insisted that there would be time for that in the future, after carving a legacy. Serrano has noted that one of the prime movers in her boxing career has been to pursue records in possession of foreign athletes and securing them for Puerto Rico (for example, wanting to win a title in a sixth division so that a local could have bragging rights to more divisions than Floyd Mayweather Jr. or wanting to complete concurrent crossovers between sports).
Her older sister, Cindy, is also a professional boxer. The pair became the first sisters to hold world titles from major sanctioning bodies at the same time after Cindy won the WBO featherweight title in 2016.{{Cite web |last=Fleming |first=Kirsten |date=April 22, 2017 |title=Boxing star's sister once beat her up to discourage her from the sport |url=https://nypost.com/2017/04/22/will-this-foxy-boxer-make-history-tonight/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422230254/http://nypost.com/2017/04/22/will-this-foxy-boxer-make-history-tonight/ |archive-date=2017-04-22 |access-date=September 14, 2020 |website=New York Post}}
See also
References
Notes
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External links
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{{s-ttl|title=NABF
female featherweight champion
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{{s-ttl|title=IBF
female super featherweight champion
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{{s-ttl|title=WBO
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{{s-vac|last=Alejandra Oliveras}}
{{s-ttl|title=WBO
female featherweight champion
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{{s-ttl|title=WBO
female junior featherweight champion
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{{s-ttl|title=WBO
female bantamweight champion
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{{s-vac|last=Ana Laura Esteche}}
{{s-ttl|title=WBO
female junior welterweight champion
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{{s-vac|last=Raja Amasheh}}
{{s-ttl|title=WBO
female junior bantamweight champion
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{{s-bef|before=Heather Hardy}}
{{s-ttl|title=WBO
female featherweight champion
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{{s-ttl|title=WBC
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{{s-bef|before=Jelena Mrdjenovich
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{{s-ttl|title=WBC
female featherweight champion
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Vacated}}
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{{s-bef|before=Sarah Mahfoud}}
{{s-ttl|title=IBF
female featherweight champion
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female featherweight champion
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female featherweight champion
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