Serrano calls '26 'last year,' wants Carano in MMA

Amanda Serrano, the unified women's featherweight boxing champion, announced she plans to retire from boxing at the end of 2026. The 37-year-old Serrano (48-4-1, 31 KOs), a seven-division champion, is pursuing Christy Martin's knockout record of 32 and aims to finish her boxing career with 50 wins. Notably, Serrano also expressed interest in competing in MMA one final time before retirement, specifically seeking a matchup against legendary MMA fighter Gina Carano. Serrano will defend her unified titles against Cheyenne Hanson on Saturday in the co-main event of MVPW-03 in El Paso, Texas, with Holly Holm facing Stephanie Han in the headline rematch. After stepping away from boxing, Serrano plans to transition into a prominent role within the sport—she recently signed a lifetime deal with Most Valuable Promotions and will become chairwoman of women's boxing initiatives. The prospect of Serrano competing in MMA at age 37 or older would represent a notable crossover attempt, continuing a trend of accomplished boxers testing themselves in mixed martial arts.