Amanda Serrano emerged victorious after a grueling test against Lucrecia Manzur, marking the 50th win of her professional boxing career and retaining both her WBA and WBO featherweight crowns by way of a majority decision. The bout, featured as the headline of Most Valuable Promotions' event streamed live on TikTok, saw two judges score the fight 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 half‑century of wins is a milestone that only a handful of women boxers have ever achieved, and Serrano's accomplishment places her among the sport's elite. However, the night also carried a secondary objective that slipped through her fingers: a stoppage victory that would have given her sole possession of the all‑time women's knockout record, a tally she currently shares with the legendary Christy Martin at 32 knockouts.
In this fight, Serrano was forced to endure the full twelve rounds, leaving the record unchanged. Manzur, fighting outside her native Argentina for the first time in her career, came out aggressively from the opening bell. She quickly asserted herself, landing a sharp combination that split Serrano's forehead in the fourth round, creating a visible cut and seemingly rattling the champion.
The Argentine‑born challenger built an early lead, applying relentless pressure and showcasing a higher connect rate—CompuBox recorded Manzur landing 34 percent of her punches compared with Serrano's 25 percent for most of the fight. Despite the early adversity, Serrano demonstrated why she is considered one of the sport's most resilient fighters. As the rounds progressed, she began to find her rhythm, increasing her output and targeting the body to wear down Manzur. In the championship rounds, Serrano unleashed a furious rally, turning the tide and reclaiming control of the bout.
Her experience and ring IQ shone through as she weathered the early storm and capitalized on Manzur's waning stamina. After the final bell, Serrano reflected on the contest, describing Manzur as "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 ended with the loss, displayed sportsmanship in defeat, saying through a translator, "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 said, "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, 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 epic trilogies with Katie Taylor that sold out Madison Square Garden and helped elevate women's boxing to mainstream attention. In April, she hinted that the current year could be her final one in the ring, expressing a desire to end her career with a farewell fight in Puerto Rico.
As of now, a suitable opponent has not been confirmed, leaving the Manzur bout as a potential swan song. Following the fight, Serrano took to X (formerly Twitter) to describe the contest as "rough" and indicated 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 has not ruled out staying active in combat sports. At 37, she remains open to expanding her legacy beyond the squared circle, particularly in mixed martial arts.
She noted, "Well, I am undefeated in MMA. I'm 2-0-1, with two submissions.
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." Serrano mused about a potential return to the MMA cage, 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." In summary, Amanda Serrano's 50th professional win underscores her durability, skill, and lasting impact on women's boxing. Although the all‑time knockout record remains a shared achievement with Christy Martin, Serrano's career continues to inspire a new generation of fighters.
Whether she chooses to hang up her boxing gloves or transition fully into MMA, her contributions to combat sports will be remembered as a benchmark of excellence and perseverance.