Amanda Serrano Defends Titles vs. Lucrecia Manzur Tonight
Amanda Serrano defends her WBA/WBO featherweight titles vs. Lucrecia Manzur tonight in Temecula, streaming free on MVP.
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Amanda Serrano defends her WBA and WBO featherweight titles against Lucrecia Manzur tonight at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, with the full card streaming free on MVP's TikTok and YouTube channels.
The main card kicks off at 7 p.m. ET, with ring walks for the Serrano-Manzur main event expected around 11:30 p.m. ET, though that time is an estimate that can shift depending on how the undercard plays out. Prelims start at 6:15 p.m. ET on YouTube.
What's At Stake For Amanda Serrano
Amanda Serrano puts her WBA and WBO featherweight belts on the line over 12 two-minute rounds against Lucrecia Manzur. Both women made weight comfortably, with Serrano coming in at 125.6 pounds and Manzur just a tick heavier at 125.8 pounds.
A finish would mean more than just another title defense for Serrano. Another stoppage would give the Puerto Rican star a 33rd career knockout and push her beyond Christy Martin's women's boxing knockout mark. Serrano enters the fight with a record of 49-4-1, including 32 knockouts, and has built her reputation on exactly the kind of pressure fighting that produces finishes rather than decisions.
Can Lucrecia Manzur Survive The Body Attack
Lucrecia Manzur faces one of the toughest stylistic puzzles in women's boxing. Serrano presses behind combinations, attacks the body and punishes opponents who surrender distance, meaning Manzur needs jab discipline, sharp footwork and clean counters to prevent Serrano from setting her feet and unloading in combination. That's the blueprint every Serrano opponent talks about in fight week and almost none manage to execute for a full 12 rounds.
Betting Angle
Serrano's style, constant forward pressure married to two-minute rounds instead of the standard three, tends to compress fights and reward anyone betting the over on knockdowns or a finish inside the distance. Books tend to favor volume punchers like Serrano heavily against opponents without a marquee resume, and the shorter rounds only add pressure on Manzur to survive exchanges rather than box her way to a decision. Bettors leaning toward a Serrano stoppage are essentially betting on the pattern that's defined her career: opponents who get backed to the ropes rarely make it to the scorecards.
The card also features Jahmal Harvey against Hammet Keb at lightweight and a vacant WBA super bantamweight title fight between Mayelli Flores and Melissa Mortensen, either of which could see live doubling opportunities if the main event finishes early given the estimated ring-walk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Amanda Serrano vs. Lucrecia Manzur start?
The main card begins at 7 p.m. ET, with Amanda Serrano and Lucrecia Manzur's ring walks expected around 11:30 p.m. ET at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.
Where can I watch Amanda Serrano vs. Lucrecia Manzur for free?
The fight streams live and free on MVP and Jake Paul's TikTok and YouTube channels, with prelims also airing on YouTube.
What titles is Amanda Serrano defending against Lucrecia Manzur?
Amanda Serrano is defending her WBA and WBO featherweight titles against Lucrecia Manzur over 12 two-minute rounds.
