Amanda Serrano endured a grueling test from challenger Lucrecia Manzur to notch the 50th win of her professional boxing career, keeping hold of her WBA and WBO featherweight crowns after a hard‑fought majority decision. The main event of Most Valuable Promotions, streamed live on TikTok, saw two judges score the bout 116‑112 in Serrano's favor, while the third judge recorded a 114‑114 draw, resulting in a narrow but decisive victory for the Puerto Rican veteran. Reaching the half‑century mark in wins is a rarity in women's boxing, and Serrano (50‑4‑1) joined an exclusive club with this achievement.
However, the night also held another objective that slipped away: she needed a stoppage to claim sole ownership of the all‑time women's knockout record, a tally she currently shares with Hall of Famer Christy Martin at 32 KOs. The fight went the full twelve rounds, leaving Serrano still tied with Martin and preserving the record for another day. Manzur, fighting outside her native Argentina for the first time, came out aggressively from the opening bell. She forced Serrano back, landing a sharp blow in the fourth round that split the champion's forehead and appeared to daze her.
The Argentinean, now 14‑5, built an early lead and seemed to have the momentum, especially as she landed with a higher accuracy rate—34 percent compared with Serrano's 25 percent, according to CompuBox statistics. Despite the early onslaught, Serrano's experience and relentless pressure began to turn the tide in the later rounds. She mounted a furious comeback, increasing her output and forcing Manzur onto the defensive.
The champion's hand was visibly injured during the exchange, yet she persisted, delivering a series of crisp combinations that gradually eroded Manzur's advantage. By the championship rounds, Serrano had reclaimed control, compelling the challenger to fight on the back foot and ultimately securing the majority decision. Reflecting on the bout, Serrano praised her opponent: "A tough, young fighter.
She was hungry. And I knew that coming into training." She added, "I just love being a woman in this sport and helping women's boxing grow beautifully." Manzur, whose five‑fight winning streak was halted, accepted defeat graciously through a translator, saying, "Tonight was a dream come true. Thanks to you, you really helped put female boxing on a pedestal." When asked about the missed knockout record, Serrano remained optimistic: "We still got that 33rd knockout, I've got one more fight. If I don't get it, I'm glad that I tied with Christy Martin." Christy Martin, seated ringside, gave Serrano her blessing before the opening bell, stating, "I'm always in her corner.
No matter what, I'm always in her corner." Serrano's résumé is historic. She is the first woman to capture world titles in seven weight divisions, turned professional in 2009, and headlined two landmark fights against Katie Taylor that filled Madison Square Garden and elevated the profile of women's boxing worldwide. In April, Serrano hinted that 2026 could be her final year in the sport, expressing a desire to end her career with a farewell bout in Puerto Rico. As of now, a suitable opponent has not been confirmed, leaving the Manzur fight as a possible swan song.
After the match, Serrano took to X (formerly Twitter) to describe the contest as "rough" and hinted at a forthcoming decision with her team regarding the future of her boxing career. "The mind tells you one thing but the body does another," she wrote. "You can fight anyone you want and squeeze out a victory but Father Time isn't allowing too much of that." While the ring may soon be behind her, Serrano's involvement in combat sports appears far from over. At 37, she has already ventured into mixed martial arts, boasting an undefeated record of 2‑0‑1 with two submission victories.
"I love the knockouts, but I think I love submissions a lot more. It's a lot more fun to get a submission than a knockout," she explained before her recent fight.
Serrano mused about a potential return to MMA, noting, "Who knows? With the right fight, the right timing, the right network, maybe I'll throw some bows again." She acknowledged that she hasn't competed in MMA for a couple of years but expressed enthusiasm for the possibility of stepping back into the cage against top‑tier opponents to showcase the skills she has honed over a decade of cross‑training. "I've learned a lot throughout the years in MMA. I'm not perfect yet, but I have these hands with four‑ounce gloves," she said, underscoring her confidence in both striking and grappling.
Looking ahead, Serrano's legacy is already cemented. Whether she chooses to retire after a final boxing showdown in Puerto Rico, transition fully to MMA, or perhaps take on a mentorship role within women's combat sports, her impact on the sport will endure. She has shattered barriers, inspired a generation of female fighters, and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible for women in the ring and beyond.
The 50‑win milestone marks a significant chapter, but the story of Amanda Serrano is far from finished, and fans worldwide will be watching closely to see where her next move leads.