Amanda Serrano managed to pull through a grueling test from challenger Lucrecia Manzur to notch the 50th triumph of her professional boxing career, retaining both her WBA and WBO featherweight crowns by way of a majority decision. The main event of Most Valuable Promotions, streamed live on TikTok, saw two of the three 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 win for the Puerto Rican champion.
Reaching a 50‑win milestone is a rare accomplishment in women's boxing, and Serrano (50‑4‑1) joins an elite group of fighters who have achieved such longevity and success. However, the night also held another ambition that slipped away: the chance to secure a stoppage that would break the all‑time women's knockout record she currently shares with Hall of Famer Christy Martin. The fight went the full twelve rounds, leaving Serrano still tied at 32 knockouts.
Manzur, fighting outside her native Argentina for the first time in her career, came out aggressively from the opening bell. She applied relentless pressure and managed to open a cut on Serrano's forehead in the fourth round, a wound that seemed to momentarily dazzle the champion and gave Manzur an early edge.
Throughout the early phases, the Argentine‑born challenger displayed superior accuracy, landing 34 percent of her punches compared with Serrano's 25 percent, according to CompuBox statistics. Despite the early deficit, Serrano demonstrated why she is considered one of the sport's most resilient competitors.
In the later rounds she mounted a furious comeback, increasing her work rate and landing a flurry of power shots that shifted the momentum back in her favor. By the championship rounds, the champion had reclaimed control of the fight, even though her hand was visibly injured from the earlier exchanges. After the final bell, Serrano reflected on the bout, describing Manzur as a "tough, young fighter" who was "hungry" and whose intensity she had anticipated during training camp.
She added, "I just love being a woman in this sport and helping women's boxing grow beautifully," underscoring her commitment to the development of the women's game. Manzur, whose five‑fight winning streak was halted by the decision, remained gracious in defeat. Speaking through a translator, she said, "Tonight was a dream come true. Thanks to you, you really helped put female boxing on a pedestal." Her words highlighted the respect between the two athletes and the broader significance of high‑profile women's bouts for the sport's visibility.
Regarding the elusive knockout record, Serrano noted, "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, who watched from ringside, offered her blessing before the fight began, 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 legendary trilogies with Katie Taylor that filled Madison Square Garden and elevated women's boxing to mainstream attention. In April, Serrano hinted that 2026 could be her final year in the ring, expressing a desire to finish her career on home soil in Puerto Rico.
However, a suitable opponent has yet to be secured, leaving the Manzur clash as a possible swan song. Following the fight, Serrano took to X (formerly Twitter) to describe the bout as "rough" and hinted that she and her team must now decide how to conclude her storied career. She wrote, "The mind tells you one thing but the body does another.
You can fight anyone you want and squeeze out a victory but Father Time isn't allowing too much of that." While the possibility of retirement from boxing looms, Serrano's involvement in combat sports may not end there. At 37, she remains open to expanding her legacy beyond the squared circle, particularly in mixed martial arts. She proudly noted that she is undefeated in MMA, holding a 2‑0‑1 record 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. Serrano mused about a potential return to MMA, saying, "Who knows?
With the right fight, the right timing, the right network, maybe I'll throw some bows again. There are a couple of good girls, but I don't want to get ahead of myself. I haven't done MMA in a couple of years, but it would be an honour to go in there with the best, just to showcase my skills.
I've learned a lot throughout the years in MMA. I'm not perfect yet, but I have these hands with four‑ounce gloves." If Serrano decides to hang up her boxing gloves, her impact on the sport will be undeniable.
She has shattered gender barriers, inspired countless young athletes, and consistently delivered thrilling performances that have drawn new fans to women's boxing. Whether she ends her career with a final knockout, a decision victory, or a transition to a new combat arena, her legacy as a pioneer and champion will endure for generations to come.