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In just a few hours, the first major boxing event of 2026 will begin. Fans and pundits alike eagerly look forward to a stacked card headlined by none other than Amanda Serrano. The former undisputed champion returns six months after suffering the fourth loss of her career and the third to Katie Taylor. The multi-divisional champion was originally scheduled to defend her featherweight unification titles against rival Erika Cruz.

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However, a last-minute scheduling change prevented Cruz from avenging her 2023 loss to Serrano, and Reina Tellez stepped in as a replacement. While Amanda Serrano and Tellez promise a ten-round thriller, fans are equally intrigued by the fight that precedes it. In the co-main event, legend Holly Holm will attempt to become a world champion after a decade-long hiatus, during which she reached significant heights in the UFC. But that is only part of the story. We have compiled a few useful details to ensure fans do not miss the event set to unfold in Puerto Rico.

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What time will the Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez fight start? Date and venue

Serrano will defend her featherweight title at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, tonight – Saturday, January 3. Opened in 1973, the sports and concert arena on Avenida F.D. Roosevelt can accommodate a crowd of up to 12,500.

The event is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is equivalent to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) and 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time (PT). In Great Britain, it corresponds to 7:30 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

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The main card is expected to commence at 9:00 p.m. AST/ET and 6:00 p.m. PT. In Great Britain, this will be 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 4. Later, Amanda Serrano and Reina Tellez are expected to make their ring walks at around 12:00 a.m. (midnight) AST/ET on Sunday, January 4. This corresponds to 9:00 p.m. PT (Saturday) and 4:00 a.m. GMT (Sunday).

Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez undercard

While most fans will be focused on the ten-round contests set to unfold in the main and co-main events, the card also promises an exciting lineup of fights throughout the day that should keep audiences glued to their seats.

Middleweight:

Alexis Chaparro (6-0-0) vs. Augusto Leal Salazar (3-0-0); 6 rounds

Lightweight:

Stephanie Han (11-0-0) vs. Holly Holm (34-2-3); 10 rounds (3 minutes each); for Han’s WBA lightweight title

Super Featherweight:

Henry Lebron (20-0-0) vs. Juan Tapia (14-4-0); 10 rounds

Yandiel Lozano (2-0-0) vs. Johniel Ramos (3-2-0); 6 rounds

Elise Soto (9-0-0) vs. Liliana Martinez (25-23-0); 6 rounds

Featherweight:

Amanda Serrano (47-4-1) vs. Reina Tellez (13-0-1); 10 rounds (3 minutes each); for Serrano’s WBA, WBO, and Ring titles

Jan Paul Rivera-Pizarro (13-0-0) vs. Alfredo Cruz (10-3-1); 10 rounds

Super Bantamweight:

Chris Echevarria (9-1-0) vs. Gabriel Bernardi Cruz (7-3-0); 8 rounds

Bantamweight:

Ebanie Bridges (9-2-0) vs. Alexis Araiza-Mones (3-2-1); 8 rounds

Krystal Rosado-Ortiz (7-1-0) vs. Tania Walters (7-3-0); 6 rounds

Abner Figueroa-Cotto (7-0-0) vs. Edwin Rodriguez (12-9-3); 6 rounds

Caleb Josue Tirado Pagan (debut) vs. Justin Hill (debut); 4 rounds

Flyweight:

Yankiel Rivera Figueroa (7-0-1) vs. Jonathan Gonzalez (28-4-1); 12 rounds

How to watch Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez? Tickets and streaming

While current ticket prices are difficult to gauge, fans unable to attend the event in person can watch from the comfort of their homes. However, a DAZN subscription is required, as the event will be streamed exclusively on the platform.

DAZN pricing varies by region. In the U.S., subscriptions start at around $19.99 per month with annual billing, while premium plans such as DAZN Ultimate cost significantly more. In England, viewers can purchase a DAZN Ultimate monthly pass priced at £24.99 per month. Alternatively, yearly subscriptions are also available.

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Jaideep R. Unnithan is a Senior Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports and one of the division’s most trusted voices. Since joining in October 2022, he has brought a deep love for the sport into every story, whether reporting on live bouts with the ES LiveEvent Desk or unpacking the legacy of fighters from different eras as part of the features desk. Trained under EssentiallySports’ prestigious Journalistic Excellence Program, which is a specialized training initiative designed to refine top writers' skills through mentorship and advanced sports journalism techniques, Jaideep’s writing reflects a quiet authority shaped by two years of covering boxing’s flashpoints and fault lines. He is drawn to the warrior code of legends like Alexis Argüello and Marvin Hagler, while also staying attuned to the promise of rising stars like Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez, David Benavidez, and Dmitry Bivol. Jaideep has a special fascination with Naoya Inoue’s old-school grit. Beyond writing, he reads widely, a habit that sharpens his storytelling, whether he’s tracing the rhythm of a classic fight or preparing his next ringside dispatch. Before joining EssentiallySports, Jaideep worked as a client manager and team manager in corporate roles, bringing strong organizational and communication skills to his journalistic career. He has also completed notable certifications, including a Non-Fiction Book Writing Workshop.

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