Jake Paul, fresh off a knockout victory over Andre August, has already lined up his next fight. Surprisingly though, he’s not the main act this time around; instead, women’s boxing legend Amanda Serrano is getting a chance in the spotlight.
This event in San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 2, promoted by Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), will see seven-time world champion Serrano facing off against Germany’s Nina Meinke for the unified featherweight world title. As the headline act, this will be Serrano’s first fight in her homeland in three years.
Serrano, who has fought notable opponents like Katie Taylor, Heather Hardy and Danila Ramos under the MVP banner, is set to box against Meinke over 12 three-minute rounds for the IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO titles. Serrano gave up her WBC strap earlier this month in protest of the sanctioning body’s refusal to allow women to fight under the same parameters as men. Also on the fight card is ‘Euphoria’ actor Javon “Wanna” Walton, making his professional debut at the tender age of 17.
“Guess who’s back… Jake already?” Paul announced. “Yes, I’m on a mission… But this one is much bigger than me. This one is for the greatest Puerto Rican boxer ever, Amanda Serrano.
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“I get another seven-plus-figure payday. If you’re a female fighter believe in yourself and know that all of this is achievable if you work hard and don’t compromise your class. Stay humble and yes you can become rich without disrespecting others.”
Paul (8-1) has had a busy year in the ring, losing to Tommy Fury by split decision in February before winning against UFC star Nate Diaz and 10-win professional boxer August, who Paul knocked out in the first round.
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