Reigning Champion Meinke Sets Sights on Serrano Showdown

IBF featherweight world champion Nina Meinke is eager to face Amanda Serrano, despite the fight being cancelled in the past due to Serrano's eye injury. Meinke, who successfully defended her title against Dyana Vargas in March, believes she still deserves the fight and is determined to make it happen. The German fighter will be keeping a close eye on Ellie Scotney's upcoming fight, but her primary focus remains on securing a showdown with Serrano. Meinke became world champion in September 2024 by defeating Daniela Romina Bermúdez and has since successfully defended her title. She is keen to continue fighting at 12 three-minute rounds and sees Serrano as her top priority. Meinke has previously fought Katie Taylor, losing via a seventh-round stoppage, and is now focused on adding more belts to her collection. While Scotney could be a potential future opponent, Meinke is currently fixated on making the Serrano fight a reality. She will be watching Scotney's undisputed super bantamweight clash with Mayelli Flores and is interested in seeing how the fight unfolds. Meinke praises Caroline Dubois, who features on the undercard of Sunday's unification bout, but admits to cheering for Terri Harper due to her likeable attitude. The 33-year-old champion maintains that she has reached her goals and is now focused on securing more belts, with the Serrano fight being the most significant bout in the featherweight division.