Seven-weight world champion Amanda Serrano has announced that she will retire from professional boxing following her upcoming bout against Australia’s Skye Falzon. The fight is scheduled to take place on 9 January 2027 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan.
The 38-year-old Serrano will defend her WBA and WBO featherweight titles in what has been officially titled 'The Last Walk'. The contest is set to be held over 12 three-minute rounds, marking the final appearance of a career that began in 2009.
Serrano enters the ring with a professional record of 50 wins, four defeats and one draw. In her farewell performance, she aims to surpass the all-time women's knockout record of 32, currently held by American boxing pioneer Christy Martin.
Reflecting on her career, Serrano stated that boxing has been her life and she could not have imagined the journey it would take her and her family on. She expressed that closing her career at home in Puerto Rico means everything.
Her opponent, 37-year-old Skye Falzon, brings a record of 12 wins and two defeats into the ring, with seven of those victories coming by way of knockout. Serrano’s previous outing saw her secure a majority decision win over Lucrecia Manzur.
That previous victory, which marked her 50th professional win, was notable for being the first world title fight broadcast live on TikTok. Despite the win, Serrano was unable to secure the knockout required to break the historic record.
Serrano holds the distinction of being the only Puerto Rican boxer, male or female, to have achieved the status of an undisputed world champion. Her career has spanned divisions from super-flyweight to light-welterweight.
Her profile significantly increased after becoming the first fighter to sign with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) in 2021. The organization, founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, has been instrumental in her recent career trajectory.
Regarding her impact on the sport, Serrano noted that she and her team have fought for respect, equal opportunities, and fair pay. She added that she intends to continue advocating for the next generation after retiring.
In a joint statement, Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian described Serrano as the most accomplished female boxer of all time. They credited her with changing the entire landscape of women's boxing through her influence and achievements.
Serrano is frequently remembered for her high-profile trilogy against Irish boxing star Katie Taylor. The two fighters made history in 2022 by becoming the first women to headline a boxing event at Madison Square Garden.
Their rivalry continued with a highly publicised rematch on Netflix in 2024. Taylor eventually completed a clean sweep of their three encounters in July 2025 before announcing her own retirement from the sport in September 2026.
As Serrano prepares for her final bout, the boxing world looks toward the Coliseo de Puerto Rico for what is expected to be an emotional homecoming. The event serves as a tribute to her long-standing contribution to the sport.
Serrano remains focused on her training as she prepares to step into the ring one last time. She has promised fans a memorable final night as she looks to secure one final victory to cap her historic career.
The upcoming fight represents the culmination of years of effort to elevate women's boxing. Serrano's departure will mark the end of an era for the sport, leaving behind a legacy of records and advocacy.
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