The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Joe and Jada - Amanda Serrano on Puerto Rico’s FIRST undisputed champ, Katie Taylor fights & future of women’s boxing

Apr 3, 2026
Amanda Serrano, Puerto Rican multi-division world champion and the island’s first undisputed titleholder. She recalls headlining Madison Square Garden twice. She breaks down the Katie Taylor scorecard controversies. She explains why she crossed into MMA for better pay and talks building women's boxing through big promotions and historic paydays.
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ANECDOTE

First Undisputed Champion For Puerto Rico

  • Amanda Serrano became the first undisputed champion from Puerto Rico and sees it as giving the island a unifying moment of pride.
  • She describes empty streets during her fights and compares the excitement to Tito and Miguel Cotto's eras.
ANECDOTE

First Female To Headline Madison Square Garden

  • Amanda headlined Madison Square Garden as the first female to do so and sold it out twice.
  • She stresses the surreal nature because she never imagined a woman headlining what historically featured male Puerto Rican legends.
INSIGHT

Judging Politics Can Decide Fights

  • Amanda believes two of her three fights with Katie Taylor were wins and highlights judging politics in boxing.
  • She explains judges' preferences vary (boxers vs brawlers) and that you can't fully trust scorecards.
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