Amanda Serrano retains her WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine featherweight titles with a hard-fought points win over Reina Tellez in Puerto Rico.
The 37-year-old American champion was looking to make a statement on home soil for the first time since 2021, and she didn't disappoint. Serrano's powerful southpaw stance and sharp combinations were too much for the plucky challenger from Puerto Rico.
Tellez, just 22 years old, had been deemed a dark horse by many pundits before the fight, but she more than held her own against one of the best female boxers in the world. She was able to land several good shots and even caught Serrano with an overhand left that caused swelling under her right eye.
Despite the setback, however, it was Serrano's experience and ring intelligence that ultimately told as she regained control of the bout from the fifth round onwards. The champion used her jab to keep Tellez at bay and then unleashed a flurry of combinations to wear her down.
Serrano won all three judges' scorecards by a wide margin, with scores of 98-92, 97-93, and 97-93. It was a dominant performance that will have given Serrano fans plenty to celebrate.
The victory extended Serrano's professional record to 48 wins, with just four defeats - three against Katie Taylor and one draw. She has now cemented her status as one of the best female boxers in the world, and it's clear that she is still hungry for more.
In other action on the card, Holly Holm was outpointed by Stephanie Han to lose her bid to become a four-division boxing champion. The fight was stopped in the seventh round after the ringside doctor deemed Han unable to continue due to a cut to her forehead caused by an accidental clash of heads.
The 37-year-old American champion was looking to make a statement on home soil for the first time since 2021, and she didn't disappoint. Serrano's powerful southpaw stance and sharp combinations were too much for the plucky challenger from Puerto Rico.
Tellez, just 22 years old, had been deemed a dark horse by many pundits before the fight, but she more than held her own against one of the best female boxers in the world. She was able to land several good shots and even caught Serrano with an overhand left that caused swelling under her right eye.
Despite the setback, however, it was Serrano's experience and ring intelligence that ultimately told as she regained control of the bout from the fifth round onwards. The champion used her jab to keep Tellez at bay and then unleashed a flurry of combinations to wear her down.
Serrano won all three judges' scorecards by a wide margin, with scores of 98-92, 97-93, and 97-93. It was a dominant performance that will have given Serrano fans plenty to celebrate.
The victory extended Serrano's professional record to 48 wins, with just four defeats - three against Katie Taylor and one draw. She has now cemented her status as one of the best female boxers in the world, and it's clear that she is still hungry for more.
In other action on the card, Holly Holm was outpointed by Stephanie Han to lose her bid to become a four-division boxing champion. The fight was stopped in the seventh round after the ringside doctor deemed Han unable to continue due to a cut to her forehead caused by an accidental clash of heads.
? Amanda Serrano looked so sharp and powerful, I'm not surprised she won easy. Reina Tellez was a dark horse for sure, but experience is key in the ring, right? Serrano's like a fine wine, getting better with age 
. Four division champion, yeah right? 
I think Stephanie Han might need to go back to the drawing board on her training strategy 
. On the bright side, it's always exciting to see new blood in the sport, Tellez is definitely one to watch 
So Serrano's win is more than just a statement, it's also a reflection of her growth as a fighter. At 37, she's still showing that she's got the skills and determination to compete at the highest level. I love how she took on Tellez and gave her a run for her money - the young Puerto Rican boxer had some great moments in the fight! 
I'm loving how Serrano is still hungry for more, she's really proving herself to be one of the best female boxers out there. And what a way for her to celebrate - winning on home soil! 
. And it's crazy how Holly Holm is now out of title contention again... what's going on with her? Did she take that last loss too seriously? 
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Tellez was like the underdog that finally gets a decent Netflix show 
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The only thing more painful than losing to Katie Taylor is watching her highlight reel 
Serrano's ring intelligence is like my grandma's gossip - it always keeps everyone in the loop 
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it woke me up in like 2 secs lol anyway did u know that skateboarding is actually really good for your mental health? all those endorphins and fresh air and stuff can totally boost your mood 
. I mean, the experience vs the young gun thing? We've been here before. And what's with the judges' scores? 98-92? Come on guys, 10-8 is way more accurate 
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. Not exactly the most thrilling conclusion to the fight.