The first fight of 2026 will see Amanda Serrano defend her status as the unified flyweight champion against Reina Tellez.<\/p>\n
Tellez (13-0-1) replaces Erika Cruz, who had an atypical finding in a drug test.<\/p>\n
Serrano (47-4-1), a seven-division champion, is coming off a trilogy against Katie Taylor, where she went 0-3. She has held featherweight gold since 2019 and continues to make history, competing in 12 three-minute round fights.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Real Deal\u201d heads home to compete in Puerto Rico. Getting back to her winning ways could result in a big year for Serrano.<\/p>\n
Tellez is a two-time National Junior Olympics silver medalist. The 22-year-old went 2-0 in 2025 and is ready to cause a massive upset in 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis fight is bigger than me,\u201d Tellez told BoxingScene<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s about representing every young girl who\u2019s ever been told she couldn\u2019t make it in a sport like this. To fight for a world title, against someone like Serrano, is something I\u2019ve worked for every single day.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m going into that ring with pride, purpose, and a belief that I belong on this stage.\u201d<\/p>\n Another world title bout featuring a Hall of Famer is on the Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez undercard, while several fighters signed to MVP look to impress.<\/p>\n Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez undercard<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a breakdown of all the action on the Serrano vs. Tellez card.<\/p>\n Stephanie Han vs. Holly HolmDivision\/Weight: LightweightHan record: 11-0Holm record: 34-2-3 boxing | 15-7, 1 NC MMABelts at stake: WBA lightweight title<\/p>\n The co-feature will see Stephanie Han defend the WBA lightweight title against Holly Holm. The fight will be contested under traditional men\u2019s rules, 12 three-minute rounds.<\/p>\n Han (11-0) won the WBA title at the beginning of 2025. The recent MVP signing successfully defended it in August. The 35-year-old looks to halt Holm\u2019s momentum before it could truly begin.<\/p>\n Holm (34-2-3 boxing | 15-7, 1 NC MMA) is a former UFC bantamweight and IKF champion. \u201cThe Preacher\u2019s Daughter\u201d boxed from 2002 to 2013, beating the likes of Christy Martin, Mia St. John, Jane Couch, and Mary Jo Sanders. She returned to action in June, beating Yolanda Vega.<\/p>\n Henry Lebron vs. Juan TapiaDivision\/Weight: Super FeatherweightLebron record: 20-0Tapia record: 14-4Belts at stake: N\/A<\/p>\n Henry Lebron takes on Juan Tapia.<\/p>\n A National Champion, Lebron (20-0) last competed a year ago. The Puerto Rican has ten wins via knockout and is ranked high at super featherweight by various sanctioning organizations.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0The case for two vs. three-minute rounds in women’s boxing<\/a><\/p>\n Tapia (14-4) is on a four-fight win streak. The 32-year-old from Texas will compete for the third time in about three years.<\/p>\n Yankiel Rivera vs. Jonathan GonzalezDivision\/Weight: FlyweightRivera record: 7-0-1Gonzalez record: 28-4-1Belts at stake: N\/A<\/p>\n Yankiel Rivera faces Jonathan Gonzalez.<\/p>\n Rivera (7-0-1) is one of the top-ranked fighters in the WBA. The five-time National Champion fought Angelino Cordova to a draw in August for the interim WBA flyweight title.<\/p>\n A decorated amateur star, Gonzalez (28-4-1) is a former light flyweight champion. \u201cBomba\u201d lost against Anthony Olascuaga in October for the WBO flyweight title, ending a six-fight win streak. Gonzalez has 14 wins via knockout.<\/p>\n Jan Paul Rivera-Pizarro vs. Alfredo CruzDivision\/Weight: FeatherweightRivera record: 13-0Cruz record: 10-3-1Belts at stake: N\/A<\/p>\n Jan Paul Rivera-Pizarro faces Alfredo Cruz.<\/p>\n A two-time Puerto Rico Elite National Champion, Rivera (13-0) won two fights in 2025. The 24-year-old has seven wins via knockout.<\/p>\n Cruz (10-3-1) is 2-1-1 in his last four fights. He looks for two straight wins for the first time since 2021-2022.<\/p>\n Ebanie Bridges vs. Alexis Araiza MonesDivision\/Weight: BantamweightBridges record: 9-2Araiza record: 3-2-1Belts at stake: N\/A<\/p>\n Further down the card, Ebanie Bridges faces Alexis Araiza.<\/p>\n A multi-time National Golden Gloves winner, Bridges (9-2) won the IBF bantamweight title in 2022 but lost it a year later. \u201cBlonde Bomber\u201d returns to the ring after giving birth and signing with MVP.<\/p>\n Araiza (3-2-1) is 2-1 in her last three fights, losing her only fight of 2025.<\/p>\n Krystal Rosado-Ortiz vs. Tania WaltersDivision\/Weight: BantamweightRosado-Ortiz record: 7-1Walters record: 7-3Belts at stake: N\/A<\/p>\n Finally, Krystal Rosado-Ortiz takes on Tania Walters.<\/p>\n Rosado-Ortiz (7-1) is the first fighter signed by Amanda Serrano. A 2023 IBA Women\u2019s World Championships winner, she lost her last fight in October against former champion Shurretta Metcalf.<\/p>\n A former Canadian Amateur Champion, Walters (7-3) is on a three-fight win streak. \u201cTank\u201d has won two contests via knockout.<\/p>\n Amanda Serrano vs.\u00a0Reina Tellez tune-in infoDate:\u00a0Saturday, January 3Start time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PTMain event start time (approx.):\u00a011:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. PTLocation:\u00a0Coliseo Roberto Clemente – San Juan, Puerto RicoLive Stream:\u00a0DAZN<\/a><\/p>\n Amanda Serrano vs.\u00a0Reina Tellez will be available on DAZN worldwide.<\/p>\n