Amanda Serrano secured her milestone fiftieth professional victory on Friday evening, overcoming a determined challenge from Argentina's Lucrecia Manzur in Temecula, California. The 12-round contest went the distance, with the judges awarding the Puerto Rican champion a narrow majority decision of 114-114, 116-112, and 116-112.
The bout marked a historic broadcasting milestone as the first world title match streamed live on TikTok, where it ultimately drew 3.4 million total views. Serrano successfully defended her WBA and WBO featherweight titles, though the hard-fought triumph left her professional record at 50 victories, four defeats, and one draw.
Manzur opened the bout aggressively, troubling the champion early on with a series of sharp right hands. As the 27-year-old challenger began to fade in the later stages, the 37-year-old titleholder seized momentum from the ninth round onward to finish the contest in control.
Despite the victory, Serrano fell short of securing the 33rd knockout of her career, leaving her tied with boxing legend Christy Martin for the women's division knockout record. Martin watched the action from ringside, reiterating her ongoing support for the reigning champion.
Speaking to the audience after the final bell, Serrano expressed pride in headlining the historic social media broadcast while acknowledging the difficulties posed by her younger opponent. She noted that younger challengers are continuously growing stronger and more hungry for success.
Reflecting on the grueling nature of the match, the champion later acknowledged that aging presents physical challenges that require significant mental resilience to overcome. She intends to consult with her team before deciding the next steps in her career.
Serrano has previously indicated plans for a farewell bout to take place either in Puerto Rico later this year or in early 2027. During that final appearance, she hopes to secure a 33rd stoppage victory to claim the knockout record outright.
The undercard featured a contested championship match that saw Denmark's Melissa Mortensen capture the vacant WBA super-bantamweight title. Mortensen defeated Mexico's Mayelli Flores via a split decision with scores of 95-94, 95-94, and 94-95, overcoming a second-round knockdown.
The decision drew boos from the arena crowd, who believed Flores had done enough to win. Flores's team subsequently confirmed that the Mexican fighter suffered a broken jaw during the fourth round, leading to her being transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation.
Reporting based on coverage first published by BBC Sport. Read the original report at BBC Sport.
