Amanda Serrano managed to edge past a fierce test from Lucrecia Manzur, earning the 50th win of her professional boxing career and 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 favour, while the third judge recorded a 114‑114 draw, resulting in a narrow but decisive victory for the Puerto Rican champion.
Reaching a half‑century of wins is a milestone that only a handful of women in the sport have ever attained. Yet, despite the historic win, Serrano missed an additional personal goal: she needed a stoppage to equal the all‑time women's knockout record she shares with veteran fighter Christy Martin. The fight went the full twelve rounds, leaving Serrano still tied at 32 knockouts.
Manzur, fighting outside her home country of Argentina for the first time, came out aggressively from the opening bell. In the fourth round she inflicted a cut on Serrano's forehead, a wound that seemed to momentarily dazzle the champion and gave the challenger an early edge. According to CompuBox statistics, the 27‑year‑old Manzur landed with a 34 percent accuracy rate, out‑punching Serrano's 25 percent throughout the early stages. However, Serrano rallied in the later rounds, increasing her output and ultimately turning the tide in her favour, even as she contended with the injury on her forehead.
Reflecting on the bout, Serrano said, "She was a tough, hungry young fighter and I could see that in training. I love being a woman in this sport and helping women's boxing grow beautifully." Her comments underscored the respect she holds for her opponent and her broader commitment to the advancement of female boxing.
Manzur, whose five‑fight winning streak was halted, responded graciously through a translator: "Tonight was a dream come true. Thanks to you, you really helped put female boxing on a pedestal." The mutual admiration between the two athletes highlighted the camaraderie that can exist even in fiercely contested matches.
The fight also featured a poignant moment when Serrano addressed the knockout record she still pursues. "We still need that 33rd knockout. I have one more fight. If I don't get it, I'm glad that I tied with Christy Martin," she remarked.
Christy Martin, seated ringside, offered her blessing before the opening bell, stating, "I'm always in her corner, no matter what." Serrano's résumé is already legendary. She became the first woman to capture world titles in seven weight divisions and turned professional in 2009.
Her two‑fight trilogy with Katie Taylor, which filled Madison Square Garden on both occasions, is regarded as a watershed moment for women's boxing, drawing mainstream attention and elevating the sport's profile. In April, Serrano hinted that this could be her final year in the ring, expressing a desire to end her career on home soil in Puerto Rico. However, as of now, a suitable opponent has yet to be confirmed, leaving the possibility that the Manzur bout may be her swan song.
After the fight, Serrano took to X (formerly Twitter) to describe the encounter as "rough" and suggested she and her team would need to 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 prospect of retirement looms, Serrano has signaled that her involvement in combat sports may continue beyond boxing. At 37, she boasts an undefeated record in mixed martial arts—2‑0‑1—with two victories coming by way of submission. "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 bout.
Serrano mused about a potential return to the MMA cage, noting that with the right fight, timing, and broadcast platform, she might once again step into the arena: "Who knows? With the right fight, the right timing, the right network, maybe I'll throw some bows again." She added that she has not competed in MMA for a few years but would consider it an honor to face top‑level opponents to showcase her skill set. "I've learned a lot throughout the years in MMA. I'm not perfect yet, but I have these hands with four‑ounce gloves," Serrano said, emphasizing her continued passion for combat sports.
In summary, Amanda Serrano's 50th professional victory underscores her resilience, skill, and lasting impact on women's boxing. Although the knockout record she covets remains out of reach for now, her legacy as a multi‑division champion, trailblazer, and potential future MMA competitor ensures she will remain a central figure in the world of combat sports for years to come.