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Amanda Serrano targets KO record vs. Lucrecia Manzur

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Amanda Serrano is set to defend her unified WBA and WBO world featherweight titles against Lucrecia Manzur on August 21st at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. This fight also presents Serrano with the opportunity to break the record for the most knockouts in women's boxing history.

In May, Serrano, 37, matched the record with 32 knockouts after stopping Cheyenne Hanson. Her upcoming bout with Argentina's Manzur, 27, will be the first women's world title fight contested over 12 two-minute rounds and will be broadcast on TikTok Live, marking a significant step in bringing women's boxing to a wider audience.

Serrano, Puerto Rico's first undisputed world champion, expressed excitement about headlining the inaugural championship boxing event on TikTok, stating it aligns with her dedication to elevating women's boxing. Manzur, with a record of 14-4 (7 KOs), acknowledged Serrano's legacy but emphasized her focus on winning the world title.