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Amanda Serrano vacates IBF featherweight title, vows to regain belt in rematch with Katie Taylor

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Amanda Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs) addresses the media and crowd ahead of her July 20 fight with Stevie Morgan (14-1, 13 KOs). Photo Credit: Esther Lin, Most Valuable Promotions

Amanda Serrano has split up with another of her children.

The Ring featherweight champion made the hard decision to relinquish her IBF featherweight title. Serrano (46-2-1, 30 knockouts) will remain in the lightweight division for the rest of the year. A win over Stevie Morgan (14-1, 13 KOs) would earn her a coveted rematch with undisputed 140-pound champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) in November.

“Today we informed the IBF that Amanda Serrano has decided to relinquish her IBF featherweight title,” Most Valuable Promotions said in a statement. “Amanda was honored to represent the IBF as champion and proudly wore the belt.

“However, due to her commitment to shift to a bigger weight to fight Katie Taylor for [undisputed] junior welterweight champion, is unable to meet the requirements of the IBF federation.

Serrano had previously attempted to defend against IBF number one contender Nina Meinke (18-3, 4 KOs) in a fight scheduled for March 2 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, Serrano suffered a corneal burn before weigh-in and was medically disqualified on fight night.

Meinke remains the top contender for the vacant belt.

“Thank you to the IBF, this incredible organization that I had the honor of championing at 130 pounds and most recently at 126 pounds,” Serrano said Friday. “I was rewarded with their [2023] Warrior [Year] and received a lovely championship ring.

“I promise I will come back and get my belt back.”

Serrano vacated her WBC featherweight title out of principle. The sanctioning body refused to fulfill her mission to fight 12 championship fights in three-minute rounds.

Friday’s development ends her IBF reign at 22 months. Serrano took the belt from then-unbeaten Sarah Mahfoud (then 11-0) in their WBC/IBF/WBO unification fight in September 2022.

The final chip was added in a ten-round decision over then-WBA 126-pound champion Erika Cruz. Their epic thriller on Feb. 4 in Fresh York City saw Serrano become Puerto Rico’s first undisputed champion.

Overall, Serrano has defended six titles, at least one of them, during her featherweight reign. Her last fight at the weight class came last October in Orlando, Florida, when she defeated Danila Ramos by a 12-round decision.

Saturday is her second career fight above the 135-pound limit. Serrano weighed 136 pounds for a scheduled 10-round fight with the naturally larger Morgan. The theory is that Serrano will get more accustomed to the weight before her challenge to Irishwoman Taylor later this year.

A similar strategy was employed before her first fight with Taylor, for the undisputed lightweight championship. Serrano is a natural featherweight and usually moves under the lightweight limit. She came up just miniature of dethroning Taylor, who has since won the fully unified 140-pound title.

This time, in order to continue the fight, a ponderous sacrifice had to be made.

“Amanda respects the rules and regulations of the IBF,” MVP noted.[She] I don’t want to deprive others of the opportunity to fight for Amanda Serrano Vacates IBF Featherweight Title, Vows To Reclaim Belt After Katie Taylor Rematch.

“[Amanda] She can’t wait to once again become the IBF junior welterweight champion and proudly represent the IBF once again. She also can’t wait to return to featherweight and regain her championship.”

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Isaac Cruz expects Las Vegas back

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Isaac Cruz Las Vegas

The Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz will try to start his 2025 in Definitely, preparing to fight the Condyging Contender Angel Fierro on Saturday, February 1 as part of the PBC loaded PBC Pay-Per-View event on the best movie with t- Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

“Our bags are packed and we are ready to see everyone in Vegas this week,” said Cruz. “People are content to see us again in the ring and there is no better way to start 2025 than in the total Mexican battle!”

The 26-year-old will fight for the third time in Las Vegas as a professional, including his triumph of March 2024 a passionate fans base.

“I remember how I fought for the first time in Las Vegas, because it was the culmination of years of tough work,” said Cruz. “Every Mexican warrior wants to fight in Las Vegas and I am grateful to come back. This is not different than the first time, because of all fans who showed me love. I am grateful for them and I want them to be proud. “

In his first fight, from the time of losing the title by decision in August last year, Cruz will start his run in recovering the title and hopes that with winning February 1 he will be able to return back to the top of the division of 140 pounds.

“Saturday, February 1 is a novel beginning,” said Cruz. “Fans love this kind of fights and what I am fighting for. We had a mighty training camp to be at its best when the bell rings. The goal is to regain our place at the top and delve into more fights. We will enter this ring in a great shape. “

Tickets for the live event are already on sale via axs.com.

In addition to PPV, it is available for purchase at the Prime Video in the USA, Great Britain, and now Canada – regardless of Prime membership – fans will also be able to still access television through customary cable and satellite stores, as well as PPV.com.

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Oliver McCall Return delayed when the ex-champion is approaching 60

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Heavyweight Oliver McCall returns 2024

Oliver McCall’s return to the ring was delayed from January 21 to February 4, when the former heavyweight champion still hits.

Despite his growth of age, McCall refuses to suspend gloves at 59. Still sanctioned for fighting and receiving a platform on the Country Box, McCall will return to action two months after his 60th birthday.

What is amazing, the boxer who won his first world title in 1994 is still lacing gloves 31 years later. But that’s where we are when McCall is preparing for Gary Cobia, an opponent who has not fought for a decade. McCall has been fighting for the second time from five years of release and has not lost since 2014.

McCall lost three times during a failed place in Europe in 2012–2014. Its 74 record currently contains 60 wins and 14 failures.

“Atomic bull” seems to be on a mission to find a fight with influential in the situation of the trip. However, if he is fighting again this year, there will still be ten years after defeating the current record holder for the oldest professional boxer.

Albert Hughes Jr. He maintains this honor after the fight at the age of 70. WBN questioned the validity of Hughes’s fight, which takes place in 2019. This did not stop the recognition of Guinness World Records before ratification of the feat.

The event with the participation of McCall takes place on the Country account at the Virgin Heznimnine Sando vs Vaughn Alexander in the Super Medium Libra competition. Sando has 15-0 and strives to build his invincible run. Djibil Diakite, another undefeated warrior in 168, also competes on the card.

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Knucklemania in: Rothwell wins, dawiejko ko’d, mcgregor to fight

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Happiness moments ruled in the evening during the biggest event in the history of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), Knucklemania V, Saturday evening in the sold out Wells Fargo Center in FiladelfiAND.

Knucklemania V meant the BKFC debut in its beloved hometown of Philadelphia. This fact was certainly not lost to 17,762 fans who paid for participating in the Saturday presentation event, establishing a contemporary sports record for the “city of brotherly love”. The historical event was broadcast live around the world for millions of fans in Dazna.

The main event of Knucklemania V took place one of the hottest matches in the history of BKFC – Jeremy “Lil Heathen” Stephens and Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez – with Stephens, who won home through technical knockout. Alvarez’s corner called a stop to fight at the end of the third round.

Stephens, who comes from San Diego in California, now has 3-0 in BKFC. Former UFC Master Alvarez, commonly considered one of the most beloved fighters in the history of Philadelphjoeia, is now 1-2 under the BKFC banner.

“Everyone was against me, but I came here to run it (curse)-let’s do it,” 34-fold UFC veteran Stephens said in a full interview with Wells Fargo Center. “You can’t stop me. This is immunity. My whole life is devoted to this. “

The World of Sports exploded when BKFC Conor McGregor’s partner entered the square circle after Stephens’s victory, that the founder of BKFC and President David Feldman with passion to finalize the highly expected debut BKFC McGregor against the unbeatable Stephens.

“Let’s set the date. Who will stop me? Nobody – McGregor shouted with Stephens. “David, let’s make a date!”

In the Knocklemania event against Ming, the largest heavyweight competition in BKFC history, Ben Rothwell’s Sports legend needed only 36 seconds to the world champion in ponderous weight Detrone BKFC Micka Terrill with a stunning, unambiguous knockout.

The attraction of the heavyweight of Kenosh, Wi is now 4-0 under the BKFC banner, and all his victories are approaching knockout in three rounds or less. Terrill, which represents North Shields in England, now has 10-2 in his bare line in his career.

“I am now full of so many feelings that it is arduous to say, but I know that this crowd is the most crazy, most amazing crowd I’ve ever fought. I have been doing it for 25 years and I tell you that your energy was in my right hand and you helped me win this title, “said 17-time UFC Rothwell veteran, said Jam Packed Wells Fargo Center. “It’s amazing to be your BKFC master.”

In KnuckleMania V, there is a fight with two former pretenders for the title of flies in the flying weight BKFC, Brisbane, “Rowdy” Bec Rawlings, defeated Taylor “Kill Bee” Starling in a arduous, five -time decision. Rawlings shot a lonely to knock down the fight in the opening round, paving the way to a unanimous victory in the decision. Two judges won the 50-44 competition, and one had a 49-45 fight, all in favor of Rawlings. Rawlings, which debuted at BKFC at the inaugural event of the organization in 2018, is now 4-3 as part of the BKFC banner. Starling, which represents Rock Hill, SC now has 4-4 in its BKFC career.

“I fought around the world at the largest stages, and this definitely overcomes each of them. This (curse) is amazing, “said Rawlings in the sold out Wells Fargo Center, adding:” It’s amazing, thank you! “

Saturday’s historical event was led by the personality of the sports and entertainment industry, Mario Lopez. The current celebrities are Philadelphia Eagles Legends Seth Joyner and Brian Westbrook, Media Social Megastar/BKFC Fighter Bryce Hall, Sensation Media Ed Bassmaster and many others, as well as the world champions BKFC Christine “Misfit” Ferea, Great Britain, David “Redneck” Redneck “Redneck” “Mundell and Mike” The Marine “Richman.

Washington Township, ponderous scales with NJ Patrick “The Brick” Brady crashed the way to 2-0 under the BKFC banner with a second victory in a uncomplicated space above the “shark attack” of Calmus. Brady needed only 53 seconds to get a eternal technical victory. Gloucester, has Product Calmus, who traveled on four streek fights, heading to Fight Night, now has 5-3 in BKFC.

The southern welterweight John “Johnny Garb” Garbarino electrified the sold-out Wells Fargo Center with a knockout in the first round over the Apostle Spencer in his debut BKFC-and a successful proposal of marriage in the middle of the ring after his interview for BKFC with BKFC Host Host Cyrus fee. Nokaut came with just one second in the opening frame. Spencer, Belen, Nm, now has 0-2 in its BKFC career.

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Roanoke, Caine “Kaine 9” Tomlinson Jr., needed only 37 seconds to knock out the pat “Irish” by Sullivan in his combination in welterweight. Tomlinson Jr., son of a veterinarian BKFC Kaine Tomlinson SR., is now 2-1 under the BKFC banner. Sullivan, who represents South Philadelphia, is now 0-1 in BKFC.

Jeffersonville, in heavyweight Steve “Panda” Banks, survived the knocking in the first round to stop the former pretender title World Boxing Association, Joey “The Tank” in the battle in the battle in ponderous weight. The technical knockout finish took place from just six seconds in the third round. Banks has increased its BKFC record to 3-2 thanks to winning. Dziejko, who comes from Philadelphia, debuted in BKFC.

Omaha, Brandon “BeastMode” Ne, Meyer broke the way to 3-2 under the BKFC banner with a staggering, unambiguous knockout over the family warrior “King” Zedekiah Montanez. The fight was stopped 39 seconds to the second round of a delicate duel.

Pottstown, Pa Bantamweight Travis “The Animal” Thompson defeated the first round to win his sixth victory of BKFC thanks to the second round of knockout knockout at the expense of Zacha “Lil Mac” Pannell. The arrest took place 41 seconds to the second verse. Thompson, which debuted in BKFC at the debut promotional event in 2018, now has 6-6 in his BKFC career. Pannell, Lancaster product, Pennsylvania, now has 1-3.

Freehold Township, Phil “Hitman” Nj Caracappa won in his debut BKFC after Noah “Cannon” Norman was disqualified in the fourth round of their Bantameight duel. The fight was called to stop 40 seconds to the fourth frame due to the recurring slow Norman strikes, who had previously subtracted a few points in the third round due to slow strokes and shreds. Norman, which comes from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is now 0-1 under the BKFC banner.

Philadelphia the average weight of Cody Russell looked sensational in its debut BKFC, falling Logan “Mayhem” five times before their fight was stopped in the third round. The knockout time was 49 seconds to the third verse. Tucker, who represents Birmingham, Al now has 0-1.

In the first sanctioned struggle for a naked fight in the history of Philadelphia, Itso Babulaid won his debut BKFC, sending Bryan “Iceman” McDowella five times five times on the way to a unanimous winning decision. Babulaid also went down in history as the first warrior from the country of Georgia, who competed in BKFC. Two judges fired 48-42, and one had 47-43, all in favor of Babulaid, who twice rose from the canvas in the full average duel. McDowell, who comes from Maysville, Ky, now has 1-1 in his BKFC career.

Knockout of the night: Brandon Meyer, Ben Rothwell and Kaine Tomlinson Jr.,

Fight of the Night: Ito Babulaida vs. Bryan McDowell

Here are some of the most vital events from the Post-Knuckleclecie press conference from the founder of BKFC and President David Feldman.

“It doesn’t happen. I am the face of this company and I work since (curses), but I have the best team in the world. They live and die for me, and I really take off my hat for them. I love them and I appreciate them very much (curse), man, because we came tonight! “

“Every warrior on this card receives a bonus today. The whole card receives a bonus. He has never done it in combat sport before, but everyone on the card receives a bonus. “

“I don’t have much to say; It was a really unbelievable night. I looked around a crowd a hundred times, man. I told my wife that I told my son that there was no empty place at home. It’s unbelievable. I am (curse) cheerful! “

In the near future BKFC: “We are definitely going to Australia, but the things that will soon come for us are that we return to Spain, we go to Dubai, 5-6 April, and we, going to Italy, on April 26, among the rest of the fighting, which They take place in the United States, so it will be a busy year for us. “

On Conor McGregor he probably entered the BKFC square circle: “I left the arena, and Conor tapped my shoulder and told me to make sure that I would tell everyone that he was fighting Jeremy Stephens for BKFC. I don’t know if this is happening, but he told me.

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