Amanda Serrano will fight Lucrecia Manzur in California on August 21 seeking her 50th professional victory and an all-time women's boxing knockout record.
The reigning unified featherweight world champion needs one more stoppage to reach 33 career knockouts and break the historic record she currently shares with Christy Martin.
Serrano confirmed that setting the knockout mark and reaching 50 wins will fulfill the final remaining goals of her professional boxing career.
"This is definitely my last goal," Serrano told Sky Sports. "That's what gets me up in the morning, these little goals. It motivates me. This is the last one, breaking the record, the 50th win, my last farewell one, and that's it."
The seven-weight world champion added: "I believe I have accomplished everything I wanted to when I decided to take on boxing."
Serrano, a 37-year-old Puerto Rican fighter, has established herself as one of the most decorated stars in modern combat sports. Winning world titles across seven weight divisions ranging from super flyweight to light welterweight, she currently holds the unified belts at featherweight, where champion boxers compete at the 126-pound limit. Her previous victory came when she stopped German fighter Cheyenne Hanson in the second round, bringing her total to 32 career knockouts and matching the landmark set by American boxing pioneer Christy Martin.
Challenge from Lucrecia Manzur
Her opponent, Argentina's Lucrecia Manzur, enters the California bout aiming to score a major upset against the veteran champion.
The event will be broadcast live on TikTok, where Serrano hopes to deliver a memorable performance for global audiences.
"This is a special fight for me, especially being on TikTok, where it can be a viral moment," Serrano said. "I guarantee the 50th win is coming, but we're working on the 33rd knockout."
Serrano emphasized that she is not taking her Argentinian opponent lightly ahead of the contest.
"Manzur is a very tough fighter," Serrano said. "She's a Latina like me, she's Argentinian, she's going to come forward."
She noted how ambitious younger fighters view established champions as prized scalps in the sport.
"The difference now with these girls, this new generation, is that they come in different," Serrano explained. "They come in to make a name for themselves in this sport."
Despite the threat, Serrano remains confident in her preparation and punch power.
"I know she's going to try to come and beat my head off, but she's never fought someone like me," Serrano said. "We've been working really hard for the knockout, and I believe it can come."
Potential return to MMA
While the August 21 contest may mark the end of Serrano's boxing journey, the 37-year-old hinted at a potential return to mixed martial arts.
Mixed martial arts is a full-contact combat sport combining striking and grappling techniques, in which competitors wear small four-ounce gloves inside an enclosed cage.
Serrano previously completed three fights in MMA alongside her boxing career and remains undefeated in the discipline.
"Well, I am undefeated in MMA," Serrano said. "I'm 2-0-1, with two submissions. I love the knockouts, but I think I love submissions a lot more. It's a lot more fun to get a submission than a knockout."
She expressed interest in taking further MMA fights under the right conditions.
"Who knows? With the right fight, the right timing, the right network, maybe I'll throw some bows again," Serrano said.
While Serrano noted that she has not competed in MMA for a couple of years, she remains eager to test her skills against top opponents.
"There's a couple of good girls, but I don't want to get ahead of myself," Serrano said. "I haven't done MMA in a couple of years, but it would be an honour to go in there with the best, just to showcase my skills."
Reflecting on her growth in the cage, she added: "I've learned a lot throughout the years in MMA. I'm not perfect yet, but I have these hands with four-ounce gloves."
