Seven-weight world champion Amanda Serrano has officially announced that she will retire from professional boxing after a farewell bout in Puerto Rico on 9 January. The 38-year-old icon will face Australia’s Skye Falzon at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, marking the end of a legendary career that spans over a decade. This homecoming finale allows Serrano to defend her WBA and WBO featherweight titles on the soil where her journey began, capping off a tenure that has redefined the sport for women.
Seven-weight champion sets stage for historic final fight against Skye Falzon
Serrano enters her final contest with a formidable record of 50 wins, four losses, and one draw, having claimed world titles across seven distinct weight classes from super-flyweight to light-welterweight. Her primary objective in this farewell performance is to shatter the all-time women’s knockout record, a statistical milestone that would further cement her status as one of the greatest heavy hitters in boxing history. The high-stakes nature of the match ensures that every punch carries the weight of legacy, as Serrano seeks to leave the ring with her head held high and her record unblemished by retirement.
Reflecting on her professional debut in 2009, Serrano emphasized the profound personal impact the sport has had on her life and family. “To close my career at home in Puerto Rico, in front of the people who have supported me from the beginning, means everything,” she stated. The boxer promised fans a memorable final night, underscoring her commitment to delivering a performance worthy of her stature. As the boxing world prepares to bid farewell to a true pioneer, the January 9 event promises to be a historic moment in the annals of the sweet science.
Source: BBC Sport
