Amanda Serrano to Defend Featherweight Boxing Titles vs. Erika Cruz
Amanda Serrano will defend her WBO and WBA featherweight titles in a 10-round rematch under men's rules against Erika Cruz, highlighting a fierce Mexico-Puerto Rico rivalry.
- Amanda Serrano will defend her WBO and WBA featherweight titles against Erika Cruz on January 3, 2026, in Puerto Rico, confirmed by ESPN.
- Serrano previously won against Cruz in their 2023 fight, making her Puerto Rico's first undisputed champion.
- Serrano stated, 'Every time I step into the ring, I fight for all women, for equality and for Puerto Rico,' highlighting the significance of the fight.
- Erika Cruz expressed gratitude for the opportunity and noted the importance of making a statement for equality in women's boxing, saying, 'I'm very happy and excited for this great opportunity.
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Amanda Serrano to defend featherweight titles in boxing rematch against Erika Cruz
Amanda Serrano will defend her featherweight titles in her native Puerto Rico against Erika Cruz in a rematch of their bloody bout in 2023.
Serrano to defend featherweight titles vs. Cruz
Women's featherweight champion Amanda Serrano will defend her WBO and WBA titles against Erika Cruz in front of her hometown fans at Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Jan. 3, 2026, ESPN confirmed on Tuesday.
Amanda Serrano returns with unified featherweight title defence after Katie Taylor trilogy loss
Amanda Serrano will have a Puerto Rico homecoming when she fights Erika Cruz for the WBO and WBA featherweight world titles on January 3; It will be a rematch of their exciting 2023 undisputed championship clash but this time will be contested over three-minute rounds
Serrano to defend featherweight titles in rematch against Cruz
NEW YORK — Amanda Serrano will defend her featherweight titles in her native Puerto Rico against Erika Cruz in a rematch of their bloody bout in 2023. The fight will take place Jan. 3 at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Most Valuable Promotions announced Tuesday. Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs) became Puerto Rico’s first undisputed champion when she beat Cruz by unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 4, 2023. But she has been figh…
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