Amanda Serrano stands out in female boxing as both an undisputed featherweight champion and seven-division world champion, cementing herself a place among its all-time greats. Now 36, Serrano not only wishes to continue building on her legacy in boxing; she hopes also to surpass an achievement held by UFC veteran Ronda Rousey.
Serrano suffered her first loss to undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor last November at Madison Square Garden; but is set for an exciting rematch as part of Jake Paul’s MVP for Netflix card in July at New York. Serrano sees this matchup as an opportunity to surpass Rousey’s records by dominating Taylor again and breaking them herself!
During a recent interaction, Serrano made a bold prediction regarding her financial achievements in the sport, claiming that she would soon eclipse Ronda Rousey’s record to become the highest-paid female combat sports athlete in history. This statement was underpinned by her claim of being the highest-paid female in boxing today, a status she intends to solidify further come July 11th.
Rousey’s earnings from her UFC career topped at $13 million, setting a benchmark for female fighters within the promotion. Serrano’s ambition doesn’t just stop at matching this figure but aims to secure a paycheck that overshadows Rousey’s biggest payday, which was $4.8 million for her fight against Amanda Nunes in 2016.
Serrano succinctly described her ambition to overtake Rousey’s financial record in combat sports with the phrase “The ultimate record,” showing her determination and confidence in reaching this milestone. This sentiment was echoed by Jake Paul, emphasizing the historic nature of Serrano’s upcoming payday.
Serrano’s Disappointment with Katie Taylor
Despite the excitement surrounding the record, Serrano expressed disappointment in Katie Taylor’s refusal to extend their trilogy fight to 12 three-minute rounds, equaling men’s championship bouts. Despite an initial agreement, the fight will maintain the format of 10 two-minute rounds. Serrano criticized Taylor for not honoring their handshake deal, which she believed would have elevated the significance of their record-setting payday even further.
Even after this setback, Serrano remains dedicated to winning over Taylor in July’s fight and becoming the highest-paid female combat sports athlete. Anticipation for this crucial encounter runs high; Serrano hopes she’ll finally secure victory against Taylor!
Serrano’s journey from boxing champion to one of the highest-paid female combat athletes speaks volumes of her skill, determination and the changing landscape of women’s combat sports. All eyes will be watching Serrano on fight night as she seeks to make history while inspiring future generations of female athletes.