(SEPT 10) Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano has officially announced the final milestone of her legendary combat sports career, revealing that she will step into the boxing ring for the last time in January 2027.

This may have been spurred in part by the retirement of her longtime rival Katie Taylor, the 37-year-old Puerto Rican icon plans to hang up her gloves after one final farewell bout hosted in her native Puerto Rico, ensuring she exits the sport entirely on her own terms.

Serrano's journey to the top of the sport required over a decade of navigating an era when women's boxing received minimal television coverage, low purses, and many events that had sparse live crowds.

Despite those early hurdles, her pure athletic output cemented her legacy as one of the most successful fighters in boxing history.

She currently holds a professional record of 50 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. Among those victories are 32 knockouts, a feat that ties her with boxing pioneer Christy Martin for the most knockouts in women's boxing history.

Her final bout in January will serve as her last opportunity to break that historic record. No opponent has been named as of yet.

Beyond her sheer power, Serrano's versatility across weight classes earned her a spot in the Guinness World Records. She achieved the unprecedented feat of winning major world championships across seven distinct weight divisions, ranging from super flyweight all the way to super lightweight.

Today, she stands as the undisputed featherweight champion of the world , holding the WBA, WBO, and IBO championship titles.

A major turning point in Serrano’s career occurred in 2021 when she joined forces with Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian's promotion company, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).

Backed by MVP’s promotional machine and mainstream platform, Serrano finally secured the global visibility and financial equity that had eluded her for years.

The partnership culminated in historic moments, including the first-ever women's combat sports main event at Madison Square Garden against Katie Taylor. Their competitive trilogy ultimate shattered financial records for women's sports, generating a shared $18 million prize pot for their final meeting, according to media sources.

Serrano has also used her massive platform to actively reshape the rules of the sport.

As she prepares for her final walk to the ring, Serrano is already looking toward a future outside the ropes.

She has signed a lifetime agreement with MVP to transition into a corporate role as the Chairwoman of Women's Boxing Initiatives. Through this front-office executive position, the seven-division champion intends to dedicate her retirement to creating better pay, structural equity, and historic opportunities for the next generation of female fighters. 

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