Amanda Serrano, Puerto Rico's seven-division world champion, prepares for her farewell fight on home soil against Skye Falzon on 9 January in San Juan. The 38-year-old, holding a 50-4-1 record with 32 knockouts, aims to be remembered as a "game-changer." Serrano will defend her unified WBO and WBA featherweight titles. The bout, dubbed "The Last Walk," marks her retirement after a storied career.
Falzon, also 38 with a 12-2 record, accepts the challenge as a dream come true. Serrano, the first undisputed female Puerto Rican world champion, previously headlined Madison Square Garden with Katie Taylor in 2022. She previously defeated Danila Ramos in the first women's unified world championship over 12 three-minute rounds.
Serrano stated her decision to retire was based on time, noting she always intended to end her career in Puerto Rico. She expressed gratitude to fans, saying she fights for them and wants them to celebrate her journey. The fight represents a historic moment for women's boxing, aiming to equal men's championship standards.
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