Amanda Serrano

Early Life and Amateur Career

 

Amanda Serrano, born on October 9, 1988, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, moved to Brooklyn, New York, at a young age. Growing up in a vibrant Puerto Rican community, she was influenced by the rich boxing culture around her. Her older sister, Cindy Serrano, a professional boxer, played a pivotal role in Amanda’s introduction to the sport. Inspired by her sister’s success and determination, Amanda began training in boxing under the guidance of her brother-in-law and coach, Jordan Maldonado.

 

Serrano’s amateur career, though brief, was marked by significant achievements that showcased her natural talent and relentless work ethic. She made her amateur debut in 2008, quickly making a name for herself with her aggressive style and powerful punches. In the same year, Serrano won the New York Golden Gloves championship, a prestigious amateur tournament that has been a proving ground for many successful professional boxers. Her victory in this competition highlighted her potential and set the stage for her transition to the professional ranks.

 

Professional Career

 

Amanda Serrano’s professional career is a testament to her extraordinary talent and resilience. She made her professional debut on March 20, 2009, securing a majority decision victory over Jackie Trivilino at the Washington Avenue Armory in Albany, New York. This fight marked the beginning of a stellar career that would see Serrano become one of the most decorated female boxers in history.

 

Serrano quickly established herself as a force to be reckoned with, amassing an impressive record through a series of decisive victories. By January 18, 2019, she had already won multiple world titles in different weight classes. One of her notable early achievements was capturing the vacant WBO female junior bantamweight title with a first-round TKO over Eva Voraberger at Madison Square Garden Theater in New York City. This victory showcased Serrano’s power and precision, solidifying her reputation as a knockout artist.

 

Continuing her dominance, Serrano went on to win the vacant WBO, WBC interim, and WBAN featherweight titles by defeating Heather Hardy on September 13, 2019, at Madison Square Garden Theater. Her relentless pursuit of excellence saw her retain these titles against top contenders, including a first-round TKO win over Dahiana Santana on December 16, 2020, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Serrano’s ability to adapt and excel across multiple weight classes has been a defining feature of her career.

 

One of Serrano’s most significant victories came on February 4, 2023, when she defeated Erika Cruz via unanimous decision at Hulu Theater in New York City. This win allowed her to retain her WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring female featherweight titles and win the WBA featherweight title, further cementing her legacy as a multi-division world champion. Serrano’s professional career reached another milestone on October 27, 2023, when she successfully defended her titles against Danila Ramos at Caribe Royale Orlando in Florida. With a unanimous decision victory, she retained her WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring female featherweight titles, demonstrating her unwavering dominance in the sport.