Amanda Serrano defends titles in historic TikTok boxing event
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Amanda Serrano defends her WBA and WBO featherweight titles against Lucrecia Manzur on Friday in California. This match is significant as it marks the first boxing championship event streamed live on TikTok. A victory would earn Serrano her 33rd knockout, surpassing Christy Martin's record and achieving her 50th professional win. At 37, Serrano is nearing retirement, planning a farewell fight in Puerto Rico later this year or early next. She emphasizes the importance of adapting to social media to promote women's boxing effectively.
- •Serrano seeks to break the women's boxing knockout record.
- •The fight is streamed live on TikTok, targeting younger audiences.
- •Serrano plans her retirement and aims for a farewell bout in Puerto Rico.
- •She credits Most Valuable Promotions for revitalizing her career.
- •The fight is scheduled for Friday in California.
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Headlining on TikTok & targeting KO record - Serrano eyes history
- 7:20 AMBBC Sport — Headlining on TikTok & targeting KO record - Serrano eyes history
"Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano talks to BBC Sport about fighting on TikTok, going for the women's boxing knockout record and retirement plans.
"Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano talks to BBC Sport about fighting on TikTok, going for the women's boxing knockout record and retirement plans.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 7:20 AMHeadlining on TikTok & targeting KO record - Serrano eyes history
Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano talks to BBC Sport about fighting on TikTok, going for the women's boxing knockout record and retirement plans.
- BBC SportAug 21, 2026, 7:20 AMHeadlining on TikTok & targeting KO record - Serrano eyes history
Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano talks to BBC Sport about fighting on TikTok, going for the women's boxing knockout record and retirement plans.
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