Puerto Rico will host a historic boxing event on Saturday, Jan. 9, when world feather‑weight champion Amanda Serrano steps into the ring for her final bout. The fight, promoted as “The Last Walk,” pits Serrano against rising contender Skye Falzon at the Coliseo, giving fans a chance to see the celebrated athlete close her career on home soil.
Homecoming and legacy
Serrano, who boasts a 50‑4‑1 record, said the decision to finish her career in Puerto Rico reflects the deep gratitude she feels toward the island that raised her. “Boxing has been my life, and I never could have imagined the journey it would take me and my family,” she told reporters. “To close my career at home, in front of the people who have supported me from the beginning, means everything.”
She added that the event will be a celebration for fans from Puerto Rico, New York, and around the world, inviting them to share in what she called “one final night to remember.”
Support from the MVP partnership
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), co‑founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, has been instrumental in bringing the fight to Puerto Rico. Both Paul and Bidarian praised Serrano’s impact on women’s boxing, noting that her partnership with MVP helped raise the sport’s profile and secure better pay and opportunities for female fighters.
“Amanda is the most accomplished female boxer of all time, the most watched, the most paid, and one of the most influential athletes this sport has ever seen,” Paul said. “When Amanda became MVP’s first signee, we committed to building a platform where the greatest female fighters could receive the recognition, compensation and opportunities they deserve.”
Women’s boxing gains ground
Serrano’s career has coincided with a surge in visibility for women’s boxing. From early days performing in small theater shows to headlining Madison Square Garden and sharing a co‑main‑event slot with Jake Paul and Mike Tyson in November 2024, she has helped open doors for the next generation of fighters.
She emphasized that the work is not finished. “We’ve fought for respect, equal opportunities, fair pay, and the choice to compete under the same rules as men. There’s still more work to do, and I’ll continue fighting for the next generation long after I hang up my gloves,” Serrano said.
What to expect
The bout will be broadcast in partnership with DAZN, which has consistently supported major women’s boxing events. It marks Serrano’s sixth professional fight in Puerto Rico and the second at the Coliseo, promising a familiar yet momentous setting for the finale of her illustrious career.
Fans can purchase tickets through the official MVP website, and local businesses anticipate a boost in tourism and hospitality revenue as supporters travel to the island for the event.
As Serrano prepares for her final fight, the boxing community looks back on a career that not only delivered championships but also reshaped the landscape of women’s combat sports.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
