Amanda Serrano once again demonstrated why she is one of the top figures in women's boxing worldwide. The Puerto Rican successfully defended her World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight (126 lbs) world championships by defeating Mexican-American Reina Tellez by unanimous decision this Saturday at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan.

Unanimous decision and clear scorecards for Amanda Serrano

The judges scored the fight in favor of Serrano with scores of 98-92, 97-93, and 97-93, reflecting the Puerto Rican champion's technical dominance and experience throughout the rounds.

With this result, Amanda Serrano improved her professional record to 48-4-1, solidifying her status as one of the most successful female boxers of all time.

After the fight, the champion praised her opponent, stating that Tellez was “a great "Warrior," highlighting her courage in accepting the fight with only three weeks of preparation.

Reina Tellez, an emergency rival who put up a fight

Reina Tellez (13-1-1) entered the fight as a last-minute replacement after Erika Cruz was ruled out following an atypical result for clenbuterol in a test conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.

Despite the short notice, Tellez delivered a competitive performance and pushed the veteran champion to her limits, even causing noticeable swelling and bruising around her right eye.

Furthermore, it was the first time Tellez had fought a bout with three-minute rounds, a format Serrano has used regularly for several years.

Experience and strength, Serrano's keys

Reina Tellez's last fight had been last September in Orlando, Florida, where she completed eight rounds. However, Amanda Serrano's experience and peace made the difference in the fight held in Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rican champion is also one knockout away from equaling Christie Martin's historic record of 32 knockouts in women's boxing.

Jonathan 'Bomba' Gonzalez wins WBA interim title

The evening also crowned a new Puerto Rican champion. Jonathan 'Bomba' Gonzalez was crowned WBA interim flyweight (112 lbs) champion after defeating Yankiel Rivera by unanimous decision, with scores of 114-113, 116-111, and 117-110. Gonzalez improved his record to 29-4-1, with 14 knockouts, and won his second world championship as a professional. Jan Paul Rivera and Henry 'Moncho' Lebron also secured victories. In another notable bout, Jan Paul Rivera (14-0, 7 KOs) defeated Alfredo Cruz (10-4-1, 5 KOs) by majority decision in a close eight-round featherweight contest. Henry 'Moncho' Lebron (21-0, 11 KOs) maintained his undefeated record by knocking out American Juan in the seventh round. Tapia (14-5, 5 KO) in a super featherweight (130 lbs) bout.

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