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“Best Year Ever”: Grateful for Last Year, Amanda Serrano Shares Her Plan for 2024 While Teasing MMA Comeback

Published 01/02/2024, 10:09 AM EST

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In an exciting update from Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), Amanda Serrano, the renowned women’s featherweight champion, is all set to take center stage in a major boxing event in her native Puerto Rico in March this year. The much-anticipated match will span 12 rounds of three minutes each, featuring a face-off between Serrano and the skilled European female featherweight champion, Nina Meinke.

Interestingly, Jake Paul, not a stranger to the limelight, will also be part of the big showdown as the co-main event. This is a major update as Paul, whose name fills up entire arenas, will now be sharing and even promoting the limelight with Serrano. As the new year begins, Serrano is looking forward to the big fight that is on its way and even shared her anticipation for it on social media recently.

Amanda Serrano calls 2024 the “best year ever”

Amanda Serrano reflects on her journey, stating, “This is a Great yr Already for Me & My Team. We have a Legendary fight card this March in the most prestigious arena in Puerto Rico ‘The Choliseo’.” Her March bout will be held at ‘The Choliseo’, officially known as the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan. Following this, she hints at another engagement, saying, “I’m scheduled something nice after that.”

However, there was another update in the post that may interest many fans. By year-end, fans can anticipate her return to MMA. Alluding to it, she said, “Towards the end of yr I’m back in the Cage (MMA).” Serrano’s confidence stems from her dedicated team, as she believes they’ll continue adding to her impressive lineup.

Expressing gratitude, she conveys, “Love you all & Know we have Great announcements Coming,” assuring followers of forthcoming exciting announcements. With enthusiasm, Serrano declares her aspirations for 2024, affirming it as the “Best Yr Ever.”

Serrano is more than happy to share the ring with Jake Paul

Recently, as the news of her new fight was announced, a fan took the chance to point out how great the event is. He wrote, “INSANE.. Amanda Gets a fight in front of 20K in her home country, Wanna making his debut, and Jake taking the co-main slot.. absolute BANGER!!!” 

In response to the fan, Serrano nodded and stated, “INSANE is an understatement.” Serrano expressed immense joy about her upcoming bout. She went on to add, I’m in cloud 9! To have my Manager @jakepaul be my CoMain is so humbling I’ve literally cried.”

Contrary to widespread negative beliefs about Jake Paul, Serrano defended him, stating he’s “nothing near what people say”. She also credited Paul for elevating her status, aiming to make her the highest-paid female athlete globally. This showcases a bond of mutual respect between the two fighters, challenging prevalent boxing narratives.

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