Get ready for an explosive return to the ring as Amanda Serrano, the warrior princess of Puerto Rico, steps back into the spotlight! After an intense trilogy against Katie Taylor, where Serrano faced defeat in all three battles, she's determined to reclaim her glory.
But here's where it gets controversial... Serrano has chosen to face Erika Cruz, a familiar foe, in a highly anticipated rematch. The date is set for January 3rd, 2026, and the venue is the iconic Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In their previous encounter, Serrano emerged victorious via unanimous decision, retaining her WBC, IBF, WBO, and IBO featherweight titles, and claiming the WBA featherweight title as well.
Cruz, the current WBA female super bantamweight champion, is on a mission for revenge. At just 25 years old, she's hungry for another piece of gold to adorn her mantle. And this is the part most people miss: Serrano's last fight was a majority decision loss to Taylor on July 11, 2025, in New York City. It was a close call, but Serrano came up short. Prior to that, she faced 'The Bray Bomber' and suffered another unanimous decision defeat.
In their initial clash back in 2022, Taylor and Serrano put on a spectacle, with Taylor edging out Serrano via split-decision in a fight that many consider the greatest female boxing match of all time.
So, will Serrano rise again and reclaim her dominance, or will Cruz's revenge mission succeed? The stage is set, and the anticipation is building. Don't miss this thrilling rematch!
What do you think? Will Serrano's home turf advantage be enough to turn the tide? Or is Cruz's determination to avenge her loss too strong? Share your predictions and join the discussion in the comments below!
