(MAY 29) NEW YORK, NY — Legendary Puerto Rican boxer Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano has officially announced that 2026 will likely mark the final chapter of her historic 17-year professional boxing career.

The unified featherweight world champion intends to hang up her gloves at the conclusion of the year to transition into a full-time executive role. Serrano (48-4-1, 31 KOs), who currently reigns atop the featherweight division, has solidified her status as one of the most decorated female boxers in the sport.

Over nearly two decades, she has continually pushed the boundaries of women's sports, notably capturing the prestigious Women's Boxing Archive Network (WBAN) Pound-for-Pound World Title in two separate weight classes. This rare accolade underscores her absolute dominance across different divisions and her enduring legacy as a multi-weight pound-for-pound elite."I have spent 17 years giving my everything to this sport, experiencing incredible highs and overcoming major challenges," said Serrano.

"Being able to fight on the absolute biggest global platforms has been a dream come true. Now, as part of the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) family, I feel it is the right time to conclude this journey in the ring so I can dedicate my energy to building opportunities for the next generation of female fighters

Before stepping away, Serrano is focused on completing a few historic milestones to cement her legacy. Serrano enters her final stretch just one knockout away from tying Christy Martin’s historic record of 32 female career knockouts.

he 50-Win Club: She aims to officially reach the elusive 50 professional victory milestone before December 31, 2026.

Sue TL Fox said, "Not only is Amanda Serrano one of the GREATEST Female boxers of all time, but another one of the Greatest in the sport is Katie Taylor who is looking for only one last fight."

Serrano’s farewell tour begins this Saturday in El Paso, Texas, where she puts her unified featherweight crown on the line against Cheyenne Hanson. Serrano was born in Puerto Rico and raised in Brooklyn, Amanda Serrano is the first Puerto Rican undisputed world champion of the four-belt era and holds the Guinness World Record for the most boxing world championships won in different weight classes by a female (seven divisions).

In addition to her unprecedented boxing accolades, including her dual-division WBAN Pound-for-Pound titles, she is an accomplished mixed martial artist and a fierce advocate for equal rules and three-minute rounds in women's combat sports.
 

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