Amanda Serrano vs. Erika Cruz: Rematch in Puerto Rico
The renowned boxer Amanda Serrano is preparing to step into the ring once more, this time to defend her WBO and WBA featherweight titles. The expected match against Erika Cruz will take place on January 3, 2026, at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, promising to be an unforgettable event. This fight represents the rematch of their thrilling and bloody 2023 fight, where Serrano won by unanimous decision, establishing herself as the first undisputed champion of Puerto Rico in the era of the four belts. However, this time, the fight will be governed by different rules, with three-minute rounds, matching the men’s regulations.Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs) returns to the ring after her last fight in July, where she faced Katie Taylor. Despite the defeat, the rivalry between both boxers has been fundamental for the growth of women’s boxing. At 37 years old, Serrano is eager to compete in front of her home crowd, after being forced to cancel her December 2023 fight in Puerto Rico due to an eye injury.Every time I step into the ring, I fight for all women, for equality, and for Puerto Rico. Being able to fight with three-minute rounds in a unified world title defense in front of my people will be one of the proudest moments of my career. When I got injured last March, I promised I would fight again in Puerto Rico, and now that moment has finally arrived.
Amanda Serrano
Cruz (18-2-1, 4 KOs), for her part, comes to this encounter with a record of 3-0-1 since her defeat against Serrano. The Mexican boxer seeks to revive the historic boxing rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico, with the hope of avenging her defeat.I want to thank Erika Cruz for choosing to face me in 10 three-minute rounds and for joining me in making this statement for equality in women’s boxing. Together, we are showing all young women that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to and that female boxers deserve the same opportunities as men.
Amanda Serrano
Recently, Serrano signed a lifetime deal with Most Valuable Promotions, where she will finish her career as a boxer before taking on the role of president of MVP’s women’s boxing initiatives.I am very happy and excited for this great opportunity to face the great Puerto Rican champion, Amanda Serrano, again. I thank my promoter, Universal Promotions, and MVP for making this rematch a reality. This is the most exciting rivalry in world boxing. Mexico against Puerto Rico means a guaranteed war. If our first fight was a colossal battle, you can’t miss what will happen on January 3rd. Long live Mexico!
Erika Cruz
