By Islam El-Sakka
Puerto Rican boxing legend Amanda Serrano will retire after defending her unified featherweight world titles against Australian Skye Falzon on January 9 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, her promoter Most Valuable Promotions announced.
Record-breaking career
Serrano, 38, holds a professional record of 50 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw with 32 knockouts. She is a Guinness World Record holder for winning world titles across seven weight divisions, a feat unmatched in women's boxing. In 2022, she and Ireland's Katie Taylor made history as the first female fighters to headline New York's Madison Square Garden, a rivalry that produced a trilogy of bouts.
Advocate for equality
Beyond her achievements in the ring, Serrano became a leading voice for equality in women's boxing. In 2023, she competed in the first women's unified world championship bout contested over 12 three-minute rounds and later vacated her WBC title rather than compromise on equal rules.
Final fight details
The farewell bout, dubbed "The Last Walk," will see Serrano defend her WBO and WBA featherweight belts. Falzon, also 38, enters with a 12-2 record and seven knockouts. Most Valuable Promotions founders Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul described the event as a celebration of an athlete who changed the sport forever.
