The first fight of 2026 will see Amanda Serrano defend her status as the unified flyweight champion against Reina Tellez.
Tellez (13-0-1) replaces Erika Cruz, who had an atypical finding in a drug test.
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.
“The Real Deal” heads home to compete in Puerto Rico. Getting back to her winning ways could result in a big year for Serrano.
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.
“This fight is bigger than me,” Tellez told BoxingScene. “It’s about representing every young girl who’s ever been told she couldn’t make it in a sport like this. To fight for a world title, against someone like Serrano, is something I’ve worked for every single day.
“I’m going into that ring with pride, purpose, and a belief that I belong on this stage.”
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.
Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez undercard
Here’s a breakdown of all the action on the Serrano vs. Tellez card.
Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm
- Division/Weight: Lightweight
- Han record: 11-0
- Holm record: 34-2-3 boxing | 15-7, 1 NC MMA
- Belts at stake: WBA lightweight title
The co-feature will see Stephanie Han defend the WBA lightweight title against Holly Holm. The fight will be contested under traditional men’s rules, 12 three-minute rounds.
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’s momentum before it could truly begin.
Holm (34-2-3 boxing | 15-7, 1 NC MMA) is a former UFC bantamweight and IKF champion. “The Preacher’s Daughter” 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.
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Henry Lebron vs. Juan Tapia
- Division/Weight: Super Featherweight
- Lebron record: 20-0
- Tapia record: 14-4
- Belts at stake: N/A
Henry Lebron takes on Juan Tapia.
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.
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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.
Yankiel Rivera vs. Jonathan Gonzalez
- Division/Weight: Flyweight
- Rivera record: 7-0-1
- Gonzalez record: 28-4-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Yankiel Rivera faces Jonathan Gonzalez.
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.
A decorated amateur star, Gonzalez (28-4-1) is a former light flyweight champion. “Bomba” lost against Anthony Olascuaga in October for the WBO flyweight title, ending a six-fight win streak. Gonzalez has 14 wins via knockout.
Jan Paul Rivera-Pizarro vs. Alfredo Cruz
- Division/Weight: Featherweight
- Rivera record: 13-0
- Cruz record: 10-3-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Jan Paul Rivera-Pizarro faces Alfredo Cruz.
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.
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.
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Ebanie Bridges vs. Alexis Araiza Mones
- Division/Weight: Bantamweight
- Bridges record: 9-2
- Araiza record: 3-2-1
- Belts at stake: N/A
Further down the card, Ebanie Bridges faces Alexis Araiza.
A multi-time National Golden Gloves winner, Bridges (9-2) won the IBF bantamweight title in 2022 but lost it a year later. “Blonde Bomber” returns to the ring after giving birth and signing with MVP.
Araiza (3-2-1) is 2-1 in her last three fights, losing her only fight of 2025.
Krystal Rosado-Ortiz vs. Tania Walters
- Division/Weight: Bantamweight
- Rosado-Ortiz record: 7-1
- Walters record: 7-3
- Belts at stake: N/A
Finally, Krystal Rosado-Ortiz takes on Tania Walters.
Rosado-Ortiz (7-1) is the first fighter signed by Amanda Serrano. A 2023 IBA Women’s World Championships winner, she lost her last fight in October against former champion Shurretta Metcalf.
A former Canadian Amateur Champion, Walters (7-3) is on a three-fight win streak. “Tank” has won two contests via knockout.
Amanda Serrano vs. Reina Tellez tune-in info
- Date: Saturday, January 3
- Start time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
- Main event start time (approx.): 11:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Coliseo Roberto Clemente - San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Live Stream: DAZN