Serrano was scheduled to defend her undisputed women’s featherweight world title on Saturday night, but the bout was called off shortly before it started.
The world title match between Amanda Serrano and Nina Meinke was called off shortly after Jake Paul KO’d Ryan Borland.
Serrano was scheduled to defend her undisputed women’s featherweight world title against Meinke in Puerto Rico on Saturday night, but was forced to withdraw at the last minute due to an eye injury. Paul, Serrano’s close friend and business partner at Most Valuable Promotions, was the main support on the card, coming off a first-round knockout over Ryan Borland.
Paul had just finished his post-match interview and was in the ring longer than expected due to the official announcement regarding Serrano’s match. “Due to circumstances beyond the control of both fighters, we regret to announce that tonight’s main event has been canceled,” the ring announcer said.
Serrano entered the ring and burst into tears as she explained her health to the crowd. “I was ready to fight and I was going to put on a great show for the fans, but the doctors didn’t give me a diagnosis because I had something wrong with my eyes. I wanted to fight in front of people,” she said. said.
Paul showed his class by interjecting when Serrano was having trouble speaking and was booed by the crowd. “I know there’s some booing going on, but Amanda came to the fight and her cornea was exposed and she also failed the vision test. This really happened at the last minute. “I did everything in my power to make sure it didn’t happen,” he said.
“I can’t risk losing my eyesight permanently just for a fight. I know she’s a warrior, she’s one of the best women in the world, you guys should admire her.” We’re going to support her. That’s what she wanted.” This fight meant the world to her as it represented her island more than anything else. ”
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Due to last-minute cancellations, all fans who attended the sold-out El Coliseo de Puerto Rico were guaranteed a full refund. Serrano will be hospitalized tomorrow for further vision tests, but it is unclear when her world title fight with Meinke will be rescheduled.
“I’m really sorry that this happened and I’m completely disappointed,” Meinke said. “I know we all wanted this fight and I really hope this fight happens again. I hope Amanda gets better and recovers quickly. I’m ready. We’re waiting for her and we really want to come back and fight here.”Puerto Rico, we still want this fight to happen. ”
Serrano concluded the disappointing news by adding: “I will come back and retire on this island for you. I will give you everything, I will risk everything for you. My eyes can hardly see. We wanted to give a show to our fans, but they wouldn’t let us do that.”