Joe and Jada - Amanda Serrano on Puerto Rico’s FIRST undisputed champ, Katie Taylor fights & future of women’s boxing

Joe Crack and Jada in the building—every show a moment, every show a movie—and today we’ve got the real deal, a dominant Puerto Rican finisher, multi-division champ, a walking highlight. Make some noise for Amanda ‘The Real Deal’ Serrano.

Thank you for the love—I feel like family here, and it means a lot to be celebrated by you two.

Puerto Rico puts you next to legends, and it’s tougher as a woman in any game. How does that recognition hit you?

It’s surreal and an honor; I wanted to give the island something we never had, so I became Puerto Rico’s first undisputed champion. When I fight, they tell me the streets go quiet—that gives me chills.

First woman to headline Madison Square Garden—twice. What did that feel like?

I never imagined it; selling it out two times felt historic. I had only nine amateur fights, yet I stood toe-to-toe with elite talents and proved I belonged at the very top.

Judges can break hearts. How do you live with that?

You can’t let it go to the cards if you can help it—three opinions shouldn’t decide your life’s work, so I fight to make it clear.

Real-life question: could a trained woman fighter piece up a disrespectful dude on the corner?

I’ve never had a street fight; I handle business in the ring, and I’m mindful of the legal fallout. Still, I joke to myself that one clean shot could change somebody’s day.

What’s next and what’s after?

This is likely my last year; I’m chasing the knockout record—Christy Martin has thirty-two, I’m at thirty-one. We also locked in a major ESPN deal to put more women on a big stage, which I’m proud of.

Salute to the women who paved the way but didn’t get the shine.

My sister Cindy inspired me and was a champion too, and fighters like Melissa Hernandez were tough as nails. I’m blessed to use MVP’s platform to get today’s women more visibility and pay.

MMA seemed to show women more love. How did that play into your journey?

I went 2-0-1 in MMA because boxing contracts were terrible; my MMA debut paid more than boxing title fights. That pressure made boxing step up its offers—know your worth and negotiate.

You train to music?

I keep it simple—reggaeton and some rap to lock in.

Fans love that you don’t coast—you go to war.

I’m an entertainer first; if you spend your money or time, I’m giving you a fight. My undisputed win over Erika Cruz was a ten-round war—bloody, back-and-forth—that’s the kind of night people never forget.

Break down the weight game; do those few pounds really matter?

Huge difference—rehydration changes everything. I weighed around 133 for a lightweight fight and faced someone near 155 by fight night; I’m best at featherweight, and moving up is a real risk, which is why being the only seven-division champion means so much.

You’ve never ducked smoke—and you paid dues early. How did the money evolve?

I fought world titles for about fifteen hundred dollars and cleared almost nothing after fees; now I’m a multimillionaire. I was the first woman offered a million for the Katie Taylor fight, and announcing it helped her side match it—barrier broken.

Opening doors so the next generation eats—that’s legacy.

That’s the goal. MVP now has over forty women; I mentor young killers like Aliylis Soto, and Crystal Rosado’s debut check topped what I made as a champ—proof the tide is turning.

Sneaker talk—Jordan needs to call you.

My first pair was in 2019, the Concord 11s; I wore them when I won my seventh division title in thirty-five seconds. I’d love that call.

You’ve stayed locked in; life can wait. After the bell, what changes?

Boxing demands sacrifice; relationships can distract, so I kept tunnel vision. After retirement, I’ll finally breathe, mentor, and enjoy the beach a little.

Big love to the real deal—Amanda Serrano. Iconic energy, history made, and more on the way.