Serrano says three-minute rounds let her have fun in ring

Amanda Serrano credited the extended round format for allowing her to enjoy her performance against Cheyenne Hanson. The Puerto Rican said the extra time gave her room to work.

“This is my time. With the three minutes we get to set up shots. I was feeling her out in the first round. But I think the three minutes gave us more time to have fun in there, and that's what I was doing, I was having fun.”

— Amanda Serrano, via ESPN

What Amanda Serrano said

Serrano fought under three-minute rounds rather than the traditional two-minute format for women's boxing. The change has been a talking point in the sport, with some fighters pushing for the longer duration to match men's boxing while others prefer the existing structure.

What it moves

The result keeps Serrano in the conversation for top fights in her division. Her comments suggest she will continue to advocate for three-minute rounds in future bouts, potentially influencing how promoters structure women's championship contests going forward.

Source: espn.com. Full Amanda Serrano fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.