(JUNE 12) Amanda Serrano made her New York City debut an explosive one with an overwhelming TKO of Jennifer Scott at 1:46 of the first round of a featured bout on a six fight card, jointly promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Gary Shaw Productions at Roseland Ballroom on Saturday night. With the win Serrano takes over the NABF  featherweight title.

Serrano, a southpaw, who came to the ring at 125 lb, stormed from her corner, at the opening bell, catching Scott, 124.5, in the middle of the ring, with powerful straight lefts while pursuing her retreating opponent all over the ring throughout the first thirty seconds of the bout. Shortly before the minute mark, a huge Serrano left hand buckled Scott's knees and twenty seconds later, Scott was on the canvas from another big left hand. Following the mandatory eight count, Serrano, sensing victory, swarmed all over her opponent, driving Scott to the ropes where the referee stepped in and, correctly, stopped the onslaught.

Serrano raised her record to 10-0-1, while Scott dropped to 2-4, suffering her first stoppage. The win, most notably, the devastating nature of the win, propels Serrano into any conversation concerning female featherweights in the sport. It is one of the most competitive and talent laden weight divisions in Women's boxing and there are a number of compelling match-ups readily available for this twenty-two year old

It took far too long for Amanda Serrano to bring her talent to Broadway. On the basis of her opening night performance at Roseland Ballroom, an encore is definitely in order.