Seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano will step into the ring for the final time in her legendary professional career on January 9, headlining a historic event at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan. The Puerto Rican icon is scheduled to defend her unified WBO and WBA featherweight world titles against Australian contender Skye Falzon in what promises to be an emotional and monumental homecoming bout. The contest, scheduled for 12 three-minute rounds in alignment with equal championship rules to men, will mark the definitive closing chapter of one of the most decorated and influential careers in combat sports history.
The upcoming event in San Juan represents far more than a ceremonial send-off for Serrano. Facing an opponent with a formidable professional record, Serrano will defend her unified featherweight crowns against Falzon, who comes into the bout boasting a record of 12 wins and 2 losses, with 7 of those victories earned by way of knockout. The Australian contender will be seeking a career-defining upset on foreign soil, while Serrano will be fighting to preserve her dominant championship reign in front of her home crowd.
Adding further stakes to her final walk to the ring, Serrano will be actively pursuing a monumental individual milestone: breaking the all-time women’s knockout record. Serrano previously equalled the historic knockout record during a sensational performance against Cheyenne Hanson, forcing a swift second-round stoppage that highlighted her trademark punch power and relentless aggression. Having repeatedly demonstrated that same devastating stoppage power throughout her career, including in recent dominant highlights against Lucrecia Manzur, Serrano now aims to solidify her status as the most destructive puncher in the history of women’s boxing by claiming sole possession of the all-time knockout mark in her final appearance.
The decision to hold the championship fight over 12 three-minute rounds directly reflects Serrano’s enduring commitment to equity in the sport. Standard women’s world championship bouts have traditionally been contested over ten two-minute rounds. However, Serrano has continuously advocated for female fighters to have the option to compete under identical conditions to male champions. Her insistence on a 12×3 round format against Falzon continues a movement she helped ignite, ensuring her final fight adheres strictly to equal rules.
Serrano made history in 2023 when she competed in the first-ever women’s unified world championship bout fought under 12 three-minute rounds. Demonstrating the depth of her conviction, Serrano later took the extraordinary step of voluntarily vacating her WBC featherweight title rather than compromising on her commitment to equal fight lengths. By relinquishing a major world title rather than abandoning her fight for equal rules, Serrano signaled to sanctioning bodies and fans worldwide that principles and systemic progress were far more valuable to her than belt collections.
Serrano’s overall legacy is anchored by an extraordinary collection of world titles and pioneering accomplishments. She holds an official Guinness World Record for capturing world titles across seven different weight divisions, a historic feat that underlines her incredible versatility, longevity, and punch output across multiple weight classes. In addition to her multi-division achievements, Serrano holds the distinction of being the first and only Puerto Rican boxer, male or female, to become an undisputed world champion, earning her a revered status in her homeland and throughout global combat sports.
Her historic trajectory was further solidified by her iconic rivalry with Irish star Katie Taylor, a feud that fundamentally reshaped the profile and commercial viability of women’s boxing. In 2022, Serrano and Taylor made history by becoming the first female fighters to headline a fight card at New York’s famous Madison Square Garden. The event drew global acclaim and proved to the sports world that women’s boxing could sell out iconic venues and generate massive viewership.
The rivalry between Serrano and Taylor continued to captivity sports audiences worldwide. Following their groundbreaking initial encounter, the two legends met again in a highly anticipated rematch in 2024. Their rivalry culminated in a historic trilogy fight in 2025, which featured as the main event of an all-women’s card at Madison Square Garden. The series stood as a testament to Serrano’s ability to repeatedly deliver elite-level drama on the highest platforms available in sports entertainment.
Reflecting on her decision to conclude her career and looking back on her journey from humble beginnings to international stardom, Serrano expressed profound gratitude for the path she has traveled alongside her long-time manager and trainer, Jordan Maldonado.
"Boxing has been my life and I never could have imagined the journey it would take me and my family on," Serrano said. "From the early days when women’s boxing was fighting for recognition in small theatre shows, to headlining Madison Square Garden in New York, reaching millions of fans around the world on the biggest shows, and helping open doors for the next generation of female fighters, Jordan and I always believed and I’m proud of everything we’ve accomplished. But none of it happened alone."
Serrano also emphasized the crucial role played by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the promotional outfit founded by Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul. Serrano signed on as MVP’s inaugural athlete, a partnership that brought unprecedented financial backing, mainstream promotion, and media coverage to her fights and the broader landscape of female combat sports.
"Nakisa, Jake and MVP believed in me and in women’s boxing, and together we’ve helped change what’s possible for women in this sport," Serrano stated. "We’ve fought for respect, equal opportunities, fair pay, and the choice to compete under the same rules as men. There’s still more work to do, and I’ll continue fighting for the next generation long after I hang up my gloves. To close my career at home in Puerto Rico, in front of the people who have supported me from the beginning, means everything."
The leadership team at Most Valuable Promotions offered high praise for the departing legend, acknowledging her foundational impact on their company and the sport as a whole. Bidarian and Paul paid tribute to her unmatched resume, describing her as a generational figure whose contributions transcended competitive records.
"Amanda Serrano is the MOAT. The Most Of All Time," Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul said in a joint statement. "The most accomplished female boxer of all time, the most watched, the most paid, and one of the most influential athletes this sport has ever seen. When Amanda became MVP’s first signee, we made a commitment to build a platform where the greatest female fighters in the world could receive the recognition, compensation and opportunities they deserve. Amanda has been the foundation of that vision, and her success has helped change the entire landscape of women’s boxing."
The choice of the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan as the venue for Serrano’s farewell adds deep cultural importance to the occasion. Having spent years headlining major events across the United States and internationally, returning to Puerto Rico allows Serrano to bring her legendary career full circle in front of the fans who championed her journey from its earliest days.
When Serrano steps into the ring against Skye Falzon on January 9, she will do so not only as a defending unified champion aiming for a knockout record, but as a pioneering figure whose career helped fundamentally restructure the financial, cultural, and competitive realities of women’s boxing. Her final defense of her WBO and WBA featherweight titles over 12 three-minute rounds will provide a fitting conclusion to a career defined by groundbreaking achievements, unyielding principles, and unforgettable athletic excellence.
