Amanda Serrano

Amanda Serrano: biography

Amanda Serrano is a Puerto Rican professional boxer, mixed martial artist and wrestler who is widely considered one of the greatest female boxers of all time.

Childhood and youth

Amanda Serrano was born on October 9, 1988, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. As a child, Amanda Serrano was highly active and had a particular fondness for swimming. However, her interest in boxing was sparked when her sister started training at the gym owned by Jordan Maldonado, her brother-in-law, with the aim of shedding some pounds. At the age of 12, Serrano accompanied her sister to the gym and began to develop an interest in the sport. She continued to visit the gym regularly and eventually landed her first job there.

At first, Amanda Serrano didn't have much of an interest in boxing. She even skipped a family gathering to watch the Oscar De La Hoya vs. Félix Trinidad fight. However, as she got older, she became an ardent admirer of her sister Cindy's boxing career and grew increasingly passionate about the sport. When Serrano graduated from Bushwick High School (located in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood, which has since closed), she was 17 years old and decided to take up boxing as a way to make some money and bond with her sister.

Although Amanda Serrano's amateur career was short-lived, with a record of just 9-1, she managed to win the Staten Island amateur championship in 2008. This led her to compete in the featherweight division of the prestigious New York Daily News Golden Gloves tournament. She defeated Glenyss Puentevella by referee stopping contest (RSC, the International Boxing Association's equivalent of a technical knockout) in the semifinals before taking on USA Boxing's national champion Jody-Ann Weller in the final, ultimately winning by decision.

Boxing career

Serrano began her professional career at super flyweight and quickly made a name for herself in the sport. In just her fourth fight, she won the vacant WIBA super flyweight title by defeating Jennifer Scott. She followed up with another title win in her fifth fight, defeating Kimberly Connor to claim the vacant WBO super flyweight title.

Over the years, Serrano has continued to dominate her opponents, moving up in weight classes and winning titles in seven weight divisions. In 2011, she won the vacant WBO featherweight title by defeating Kimberly Connor in a rematch. She went on to defend the title four times before moving up to super featherweight.

In 2014, Serrano won the vacant WBO super featherweight title by defeating Olivia Gerula. She defended the title once before moving up to lightweight, where she won the WBO lightweight title by defeating Maria Elena Maderna in 2016. Serrano continued to win titles at higher weight classes, winning the WBO junior welterweight title in 2017 and the vacant WBO welterweight title in 2019.

Serrano is known for her power and versatility in the ring, as well as her aggressive style. She has knockout power in both hands and is capable of ending a fight at any moment. She also has excellent footwork and can fight effectively from both the orthodox and southpaw stances.

In addition to boxing, Serrano has also competed in MMA, winning her debut fight in 2019. She has also appeared in professional wrestling, showcasing her athleticism and combat skills.

Overall, Amanda Serrano's boxing career has been nothing short of remarkable. She has won numerous world titles in different weight classes, cementing her status as one of the greatest female boxers of all time. Her impressive record and dominant performances have inspired many, and she continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the sport of boxing.

Mixed martial arts career

In addition to her impressive boxing career, Amanda Serrano has also competed in mixed martial arts (MMA). Serrano made her MMA debut in 2019 and won her first fight by submission in just 1 minute and 34 seconds.

Serrano's debut in MMA was highly anticipated, given her status as one of the top female boxers in the world. She showcased her striking skills in the fight, but also demonstrated her grappling ability by quickly securing a submission victory.

Serrano has expressed an interest in continuing to compete in MMA, and has been training with some of the top fighters and coaches in the sport. While her primary focus remains on boxing, she has shown that she is capable of succeeding in other combat sports as well.

Serrano's success in MMA is a testament to her athleticism and versatility as a fighter. She is a natural athlete with exceptional hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes, and has shown that she can adapt to different styles and disciplines.

Overall, Serrano's foray into MMA has been a successful one, and it will be interesting to see how her career in the sport progresses in the future. She has already made a strong impression in her debut, and her future in the sport looks bright.

Personal life

Amanda Serrano is a private person when it comes to her personal life. There is no information about any of her relationships on the web. She isn’t married and prefers to keep her private life a secret.

In addition to her career in combat sports, Serrano is also involved in various charitable endeavors. She has worked with organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and has used her platform to raise awareness for important causes.

Off the ring, Serrano is an avid fan of fashion and enjoys dressing up for events and photo shoots. She is also a fitness enthusiast and has been known to share workout tips and routines on her social media accounts.

Records

Amanda Serrano has set a number of records and milestones throughout her impressive boxing career. Here are some of her notable records:

• Seven-weight division world champion, which is the most by any female boxer in history.
• Six-time WBO world champion in six different weight classes.
• 30 knockout wins in 42 professional bouts, making her one of the most powerful punchers in women's boxing.
• Fastest knockout in women's boxing history, a 4-second KO of Mercedes Santos in 2014.
• Only Puerto Rican boxer to win world titles in six weight classes.
• Named Female Fighter of the Year by the Boxing Writers Association of America in 2019.
• Won her first 26 professional fights by knockout, which is a record in women's boxing.
• Has fought professionally in four different countries, including the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.
• Currently ranked as the #1 women's featherweight boxer in the world by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board as of May 2023.