This featherweight world title main event features unified champion Amanda Serrano defending her WBA and WBO belts against undefeated challenger Reina Tellez. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, the 12-round (3-minute rounds) clash headlines a card promoting women’s boxing and Puerto Rican talent, with Serrano returning to her homeland. Serrano, a seven-division champion, enters as the massive favorite, aiming to rebound from recent setbacks against Katie Taylor, while the young Tellez steps up on short notice after original opponent Erika Cruz was removed due to a failed drug test.
Venue: Coliseo Roberto Clemente
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
RingWalk: 9:00 PM ET (main card; ringwalks for main event expected around 11:30 PM ET)
Broadcast: DAZN (live streaming worldwide; prelims on MVP YouTube and DAZN from 2:30 PM ET)
Promotion: Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)
Injury Report
No injuries have been reported for Amanda Serrano or Reina Tellez as of late December 2025. Serrano has a history of eye issues from past bouts, but recent updates confirm she’s fully cleared and in camp. Tellez, stepping in on short notice, has no disclosed health concerns from her team or promoters. Both passed pre-fight medicals without issues.
Fighter Profiles and Recent Form
Amanda Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs)
Background: 37-year-old Puerto Rican southpaw from Carolina, nicknamed “The Real Deal.” Standing at 5’5.5″ with a 65.5″ reach, Serrano is a seven-division world champion (super bantamweight to super lightweight) and the first woman to win titles in seven weight classes. Known for her aggressive power punching and volume (KO rate: 66%), she’s a Hall of Famer who has fought in MMA and pushes for gender equality in boxing rules. Ranked #1 pound-for-pound female.
Recent Form: Serrano is 3-2 in her last five, coming off back-to-back losses to Katie Taylor in high-profile rematches (both at super lightweight). She won her prior three, including unanimous decisions over Stevie Morgan and Danila Ramos, showcasing durability in 12-rounders. She’s fought 256 pro rounds, with strong cardio but vulnerabilities exposed against elite technicians like Taylor.
Strengths: Home advantage in Puerto Rico, knockout power, experience in big fights, and resilience. Her southpaw style and volume could overwhelm the younger Tellez.
Reina Tellez (13-0-1, 5 KOs)
Background: 22-year-old American orthodox fighter from San Antonio, Texas, nicknamed “La Nina.” Standing at 5’0″, Tellez turned pro in 2021 after an amateur career with over 60 wins. She focuses on technical boxing and pressure (KO rate: 38%), holding minor titles like NABF Bantamweight and WBC Youth Featherweight. She’s a late replacement, stepping up from regional competition.
Recent Form: Tellez is unbeaten at 13-0-1, on a 13-fight win streak since her pro debut draw. Her last five include wins over Mayela Perez (W), Maria Salinas (W), Perla Lomeli (W, NABF Bantam title), Jermesha Poke (W, NABF Super Bantam title), and Wendellin Cruz (W, WBC Youth Feather title). She’s fought 64 pro rounds, showing growth against veterans but untested at elite levels.
Strengths: Youth, momentum, and durability. As an underdog, her compact style could lead to an upset if she weathers early storms.
Fight History Summaries
Serrano’s Pro History (Chronological, most recent first; key bouts from 52-fight career):
Jul 2025: vs. Katie Taylor (24-1-0) – L (UD).
Nov 2024: vs. Katie Taylor (23-1-0) – L (UD; Taylor deducted point for headbutting in Rd 8).
Jul 2024: vs. Stevie Morgan (14-1-0) – W (UD).
Oct 2023: vs. Danila Ramos (12-2-0) – W (UD).
Aug 2023: vs. Heather Hardy (24-2-0) – W (UD).
Feb 2023: vs. Erika Cruz Hernandez (15-1-0) – W (UD; Won WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, Ring Magazine Female Featherweight titles).
Sep 2022: vs. Sarah Mahfoud (11-0-0) – W (UD; Retained titles).
Apr 2022: vs. Katie Taylor (20-0-0) – L (SD; For undisputed lightweight titles).
Dec 2021: vs. Miriam Gutierrez (14-1-0) – W (UD).
Aug 2021: vs. Yamileth Mercado (18-2-0) – W (UD; Retained titles).
Earlier notable: Multiple title wins across divisions; Draw with Ela Nunez (2009); Loss to Frida Wallberg (2012).
Tellez’s Pro History (Chronological, most recent first; full 14-fight career):
Sep 2025: vs. Mayela Perez (20-29-4) – W (UD).
Jun 2025: vs. Maria Salinas (27-11-6) – W (UD).
Nov 2024: vs. Perla Lomeli (6-3-0) – W (UD; Won vacant NABF Bantamweight title).
Sep 2024: vs. Jermesha Poke (5-0-0) – W (UD; Won vacant NABF Super Bantamweight title).
Jul 2024: vs. Wendellin Cruz (6-12-1) – W (UD; Won vacant WBC Youth World Featherweight title).
Jun 2024: vs. Beata Dudek (4-1-0) – W (UD).
May 2024: vs. Tarrethia Dixon (1-1-0) – W (UD).
Mar 2024: vs. Simone Aparecida da Silva (17-30-0) – W (UD).
Jan 2024: vs. Karla Valenzuela Garcia (3-29-3) – W (TKO Rd 4).
Nov 2023: vs. Kendal Holowell (1-0-0) – W (UD).
Oct 2023: vs. Lacee Cope (0-0) – W (UD; Cope pro debut).
Sep 2023: vs. Ivana Coleman (1-12-0) – W (UD).
Aug 2023: vs. Kavarcia Polk (0-0) – W (UD; Polk pro debut).
Feb 2021: vs. Maria Hernandez Brito (0-1-0) – Draw (UD; Pro debut).
Serrano’s history reflects elite experience with recent competitive losses; Tellez shows steady progression against lesser opposition.
FIGHT ODDS
Amanda Serrano – 2000
Reina Tellez + 900
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 2, 2025
