Serrano Gets Past A Determined Tellez

January 4, 2026

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Amanda Serrano retained her unified featherweight titles (WBO and WBA) against Reina Tellez in a unanimous decision (98-92, 97-93, 97-93), as you can see how the fight played out live.

The homecoming in Puerto Rico marked a major reset for Serrano, who moved back down to her natural weight class after two losses to rival Katie Taylor at super lightweight. Serrano’s original opponent Erika Cruz was forced to withdraw due to an “atypical finding” in a VADA drug test for clenbuterol, allowing the 22-year-old Tellez to step in. Fighting under her preferred standard of three-minute rounds, Serrano used that extra minute in each round to break down the younger, less experienced Tellez.

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Serrano vs. Reina Tellez – Round 1

Amanda immediately took control of the ring, forcing Tellez back with relentless pressure and digging deep to the body. 👊💥

Tellez is showing some serious heart by trading in the pocket, but Serrano’s power is on another level. A massive left…
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Serrano vs. Reina Tellez – Round 2

SERRANO IS SWITCHING IT UP! 🧠🥊

The champ showed her elite IQ in Round 2, moving away from the pure aggression of the first frame to put on a tactical masterclass! 💎 She’s boxing beautifully from her southpaw stance, using a razor-sharp…
— BoxingNews.com (@BoxingNews) January 4, 2026

Serrano vs. Reina Tellez – Round 3

TELLEZ IS FIGHTING BACK! 🥊🔥

Tellez found her groove in the third, timing Serrano beautifully with a sharp left hook counter that actually looked to have the champ off-balance! 👊💫 The underdog isn't backing down and is proving she belongs…
— BoxingNews.com (@BoxingNews) January 4, 2026

Serrano vs. Reina Tellez – Round 4

Reina Tellez is officially bringing the heat! She swarmed Serrano with relentless pressure, even knocking the champ back with a cracking right hand that woke up the entire arena! 🏟️💥 Serrano seems perfectly happy to "give one to get one,"…
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Serrano vs. Reina Tellez – Round 5

The momentum shifted back to the champ in a BIG way this round! Amanda Serrano went to work on the midsection, landing a series of brutal body shots that had Tellez in serious trouble midway through the frame. 💨😵 It looked like the "Real…
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Serrano vs. Reina Tellez – Round 6

TELLEZ IS TURNING UP THE HEAT! 🌶️🥊

The underdog is officially making her move! Reina Tellez has been working her left-hand counters all night, and it’s showing—Amanda Serrano now has noticeable swelling under her right eye. 👁️🩹 Tellez opened…
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Serrano vs. Reina Tellez – Round 7

THE CHAMP IS FEELING THE PACE! 📈🥊

Amanda Serrano looks like she’s finally slowing down. 🛑 Tellez is taking full advantage, snapping the champ's head back with a clean right-left sequence! 💥

The damage is getting serious now—Serrano’s…
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Serrano vs. Reina Tellez – Round 8

Tellez is still landing heavy power shots, taking advantage of the fact that Serrano is walking forward with her hands low and minimal head movement. 🛡️👀

But the "Real Deal" is a master of the mid-round adjustment! At the halfway mark, she…
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Serrano vs. Reina Tellez – Round 9

Tellez continues to be a thorn in the champ's side, landing a slick left hook counter in the final minute that got everyone’s attention. 🎯 But Serrano, true to her "Real Deal" moniker, answered right back with a heavy backhand and a stinging…
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Serrano vs. Reina Tellez – Round 10

Serrano began pouring it on, unleashing a relentless barrage that had Tellez backing up and fighting just to stay on her feet. 🌊🧱 Tellez showed unbelievable chin and heart, firing back even while in the danger zone of a KO punch! 🛡️😤…
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Serrano vs. Reina Tellez – THE RESULT

AND STILL THE QUEEN OF PUERTO RICO! 🇵🇷👑

Amanda Serrano takes home a hard-fought Unanimous Decision win in front of a rocking home crowd! 🏟️✨ The "Real Deal" had to dig deep against a incredibly tough Reina Tellez, who proved she belongs… https://t.co/RcfcXuuzoF
— BoxingNews.com (@BoxingNews) January 4, 2026

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