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Amanda Serrano


The pride of Puerto Rico, the heart of boxing


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OCTOBER 8, 2025 10:08 AM EDT

Amanda Serrano’s story is one of success, discipline, and resilience. The Puerto Rican boxer has done what few ever achieve, winning nine world titles across seven weight classes. Her record stands at 47 wins, 31 of them by knockout, with only three losses and one draw.

Not only is she a record-breaking fighter today, but she is also a trailblazer who has paved the way for women in boxing and motivated a new generation to reach greater heights. 

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"Making history as the biggest women's boxing match in history is just incredible. This is all of the sacrifice that I have been working for, for my entire career.”

Amanda Serrano

Born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and raised in New York, Amanda discovered boxing as a teenager. She often went to a Brooklyn gym where her older sister, Cindy Serrano, trained as a professional boxer. What began as curiosity quickly grew into passion, setting her on the path that would make her one of the most respected champions in the sport.

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“I don't train to lose any fights. I train to win. I'm going to step in there confident that I will come out victorious.”

Amanda Serrano to the New York Post
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Amanda’s path in boxing began when her father started training her, and she quickly stood out in the junior circuit. Her talent was undeniable, and while she tried other combat sports like MMA and jiu-jitsu, it was in boxing where she made her mark. After winning the Staten Island amateur championship, she turned professional without looking back.

In 2022, Amanda became the first woman to headline a boxing card at Madison Square Garden, facing Irish star Katie Taylor. More than 50 million viewers hailed the fight as a landmark moment for women's boxing. Two years later, the rivalry returned to the spotlight in Arlington, Texas, at an event co-organized by Jake Paul and Mike Tyson with Netflix. That fight reached 235.7 million viewing hours, showing that women’s boxing has earned a global audience.

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While Amanda lost both fights to Taylor by a split decision in 2022 and a unanimous decision in 2024, many believed the victory could have gone her way. The highly anticipated trilogy fight took place at Madison Square Garden on July 11, 2025. The showdown was for the undisputed super lightweight titles and marks the first all-female boxing main event in MSG’s history.

“This lifetime contract with MVP means I can keep fighting—not just in the ring, but for the next generation of women in the sport.”

Amanda Serrano

In 2025, Amanda signed a lifetime contract with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), securing her boxing future and a leadership role in the promotion’s women’s boxing initiatives.

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Amanda fiercely advocates for equal rights and fair pay for female athletes, especially in boxing. Thanks to her lifetime deal with MVP, she’ll continue her fight outside the ring, mentoring, supporting, and paving the way for the next generation of female champions.

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