The Last Walk: Amanda Serrano, UBF’s First World Champion, Announces Final Fight in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO — One of the most remarkable careers in women’s professional boxing is approaching its final chapter.

Amanda Serrano, a seven-division world champion and the first world champion in Universal Boxing Federation history, has announced that her final professional fight will take place on Saturday, January 9, 2027, against Australia’s Skye Falzon at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan.

In an announcement shared through her Serranosisters social media account, Serrano described the occasion as her final professional appearance and a farewell in front of her people, on her island. The accompanying “The Last Walk” poster carries Most Valuable Promotions and DAZN branding and advertises a unified featherweight world championship contest at 126 pounds, scheduled for 12 three-minute rounds. Her post confirms that the event will be shown live on DAZN.

For boxing fans, the announcement signals the approaching retirement of one of the sport’s most accomplished female athletes. For the Universal Boxing Federation, the farewell carries an additional historical significance: Amanda Serrano was the organization’s inaugural world champion.

Amanda Serrano: The First World Champion in UBF History

Long before becoming a globally recognized boxing superstar, Serrano established an important place in the federation’s early history.

On February 16, 2013, she defeated Wanda Peña Ozuna by first-round technical knockout at the Gran Arena del Cibao in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. The victory earned her the vacant UBF World Featherweight Championship, making her the first fighter to capture a UBF world championship. She also won the WIBA World Featherweight Championship that evening.

The UBF archive records the stoppage at 1:57 of the opening round in a scheduled ten-round contest.

Two months earlier, on December 15, 2012, Serrano had captured the vacant UBF Inter-Continental Super Featherweight Championship. She defeated Lina Milagros Tejada by first-round technical knockout at the Sosua Bay Grand Casino in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. That contest ended at 1:20 of the first round.

These victories made Serrano an important figure in the federation’s formative years. Her accomplishments under the UBF banner preceded many of the international milestones that would make her one of boxing’s most celebrated champions.

For the organization, she represents more than a former titleholder. She is part of the foundation of its world championship history, and her name retains a distinguished place in its official records.

The Serrano Sisters: A Family Legacy Within the UBF

Amanda’s connection to the Universal Boxing Federation extends beyond her own championship accomplishments.

Her older sister, Cindy “Checkmate” Serrano, also became a UBF World Champion, capturing the World Super Featherweight Championship in May 2013. With Amanda holding the featherweight distinction and Cindy joining her in the neighboring division, the sisters simultaneously held UBF world championships.

Their achievements form a special chapter in the federation’s heritage. Both contributed to the visibility of women’s professional boxing, and their success underscores the importance of preserving the records of fighters who shaped an organization’s earliest years.

A Career Across Seven Weight Divisions

Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Amanda Serrano developed into one of boxing’s most versatile competitors. She captured major world championships in seven weight divisions, from super flyweight through super lightweight.

Her professional record stood at 50 victories, four defeats and one draw, with 32 wins by knockout, following her August 2026 victory over Lucrecia Anabella Manzur. That milestone is part of a career defined by longevity, championship success and a willingness to face elite opponents across multiple weight classes.

Her rivalry with Ireland’s Katie Taylor helped bring women’s boxing to a broader international audience. Their contests became defining events in the sport’s modern history, demonstrating the ability of female fighters to headline major shows and command worldwide attention.

Serrano has also advocated for equal opportunities and greater recognition for women in boxing. The 12-round, three-minute format advertised for her farewell reflects a championship format she has championed during that campaign.

From early UBF title victories to international recognition, her journey has reflected the determination and perseverance that have defined her career.

Skye Falzon’s Championship Opportunity

Australia’s Skye Falzon, ranked No. 4 by the World Boxing Association at featherweight, will stand opposite Serrano in the announced farewell contest, with the opportunity to challenge a seven-division champion on a major international stage.

The pairing gives the Australian challenger a chance to write her own chapter while Serrano prepares to close hers.

The Last Walk: Announced Event Details

Amanda Serrano vs. Skye Falzon Date: Saturday, January 9, 2027 Venue: Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto Rico Promotional branding: Most Valuable Promotions Broadcast: DAZN Advertised championship: Unified featherweight world championship, 126 pounds Advertised format: 12 rounds of three minutes

The event details above are attributed to Serrano’s announcement and the accompanying promotional poster supplied to UBF. As with all future boxing events, the card and arrangements remain subject to change.

A Lasting Place in UBF History

Whatever unfolds in San Juan, Amanda Serrano’s place in Universal Boxing Federation history is already secure. As the inaugural UBF world champion, she helped establish a championship legacy that the federation continues to preserve.

Together with Cindy, she remains part of a family story woven into that legacy. Her final walk will bring an extraordinary career toward its conclusion, while the record of her earliest UBF achievements endures.

Sources and Editorial Notes

Event announcement: Amanda Serrano’s Serranosisters social media post and “The Last Walk” promotional poster, supplied to UBF on October 28, 2026. The post identifies Falzon, January 9, 2027, the Coliseo de Puerto Rico and DAZN; the poster advertises the championship weight and round format.

Historical title details: UBF championship archive and Amanda Serrano’s UBF fighter biography. The designation of inaugural UBF world champion is stated by the Universal Boxing Federation.

Career record context: El Nuevo Día, October 23, 2026. That report preceded the newly supplied opponent announcement; its earlier statement that no opponent had been announced is superseded here by Serrano’s post.

Challenger ranking: WBA women’s featherweight rankings displayed on wbaboxing.com, supplied to UBF on October 28, 2026. The listing places Skye Falzon at No. 4 and identifies her with the Oceania designation.