Puerto Rico’s getting a proper shake-up on May 10 as Amanda Serrano and the WBO drop a full-blown all-women’s amateur fight card—finally giving female boxers the platform they’ve been begging for. The Amanda Serrano Championships at Distrito T-Mobile isn’t just a token gesture; it’s 12 fights deep, built to smash stereotypes, and loaded with pride, history, and a fair bit of nostalgia. For once, women’s boxing takes the damn spotlight.
Why is this a big deal?
It’s the first time Puerto Rico hosts an all-female amateur card of this scale—free entry, pro-level production, and no more excuses. Serrano’s been grinding for this for years, and now she’s making good on her promise to kick the door wide open for the next generation. And let’s be clear—this isn’t charity work. Serrano knows the talent’s there, and May 10 is set to prove it in front of Puerto Rican fans who are starving for real action.
Gustavo Olivieri from the WBO calls it “a platform where participants can shine before the world,” and he’s not lying. This is as real as it gets—no fluff, no filler.
What’s actually happening on fight night?
Twelve bouts, all ages, all hungry. Fights range from scrappy 13-year-olds all the way up to battle-tested 19+ warriors, going toe-to-toe in short, sharp contests. The setup? Full pro vibes—lights, cameras, and plenty of firepower in the ring. There’s even an Amanda Serrano memorabilia zone, packed with her belts and trophies, reminding everyone exactly what these young boxers are chasing.
And in case you’re not local, the fights stream live across multiple platforms—YouTube, Facebook, Wapa Deportes, and the Wapa.TV app. No excuses for missing it.
What’s Serrano really aiming for here?
Serrano’s not shy: “This has been my dream for years… We (women) are going to war.” She’s deadly serious about cementing her legacy—not just in her own fights, but by lifting up every hungry prospect who laces up the gloves after her. She’s using her clout the right way, pushing equality in a sport that’s been dragging its feet forever.
And let’s not forget, this is an annual event now. Every May, Puerto Rican female fighters get the stage they’ve earned, and that’s a hell of a lot more than most federations have done for women’s boxing lately.
Final word: is it worth watching?
Damn right it is. This card is a big middle finger to the old-school gatekeepers who sidelined women’s boxing for decades. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s got the backing of a legend. Expect blood, sweat, and future champions in the making. If you love boxing, this is one event you don’t skip.
“Boxing iz good when is reel punchy punch! Now girls also do dat?! Whaaaat 🤯 I see one time my cousin sister she boxed her brother n win LOL dis event probly be just like dat but wit camera an lights 🔥🥊”
“Oh wow twelve hole fights and girlz get to punch each other on camra wooow 😒 Such feminism much progress… Next up: equal pay with monopoly money maybe? 😂 #sarcasm”
“Yeh cool, all-female card… but like where was dis enegry ten years ago? Serrano gotta do all the work while orgs nap’d 😴. Now dey wanna look woke with some lights and music lol.”
“Oh sure, now they care about womens boxing 🙄 after ignorin it for centries! Bet next year they’ll put it behind a paywall n call it progress! How convienient Amanda’s legacy help them cash in now.”
Actuallie, this event mark a turning point in gender representation in sports. It’s critical to realize that showcasing female talent legitimizes their role and inspires future generations to pursue athletics with equitability as a goalpost.
Wuts the point even? This kinda thing don’t make boxing better, its just a showy stunt 🤷🏽♀️. Girls fightin’ ain’t gunna change nothin’ if da sport still rigged n biased all da way down.
Dis is graet finally woman box get the stage dey deservin 💪🥊. Amanda serano is makin historikal movs n no one shuld ignor it. I gone be streamin it for sure.