Serrano targets Christie Martin knockout record this weekend

Amanda Serrano says she can tie Christy Martin's knockout record on Saturday night. The featherweight champion faces Cheyenne Hanson with Martin's mark, standing for over two decades, in sight.

“It definitely is [an ambition]. This fight would tie the record. She's had it for over 21 years. I'm so close - I have to break it - I can feel it in my bones. But first we have to tie it Saturday night.”

— Amanda Serrano, via Sky Sports

What Amanda Serrano said

Martin's knockout record has stood since the early 2000s. Serrano sits one behind the total after a long career across multiple weight classes. Saturday's bout is a featherweight title defence that could put her level with one of boxing's most durable benchmarks.

What it moves

Serrano framed the pursuit as a two-step process. Tie the record first, then break it. The next step depends on Saturday's result. If she equals Martin's mark against Hanson, the focus shifts immediately to surpassing it in a future fight.

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