Amanda Serrano defends titles May 30 in El Paso against Cheyenne Hanson

Amanda Serrano will defend her titles on May 30 in El Paso. This is part of a big boxing event with many championship fights.
By Newsroom | Boxing, El Paso |

Amanda Serrano will defend her unified WBA and WBO featherweight titles against Cheyenne Hanson on May 30 at the El Paso County Coliseum. This bout forms one half of a "double main event" for the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) card, which will be broadcast on ESPN, with preliminary fights streaming on ESPN+ and the MVPW App.

The event, dubbed 'MVPW-03', marks another significant outing for women's boxing on a major platform, continuing MVP's partnership with ESPN to showcase elite female talent. This 12-fight card represents MVP's largest production to date, featuring a blend of established champions, emerging contenders, and male prospects.

Supporting Championship Bouts

The card also includes a rematch between Holly Holm and Stephanie Han for Han's WBA lightweight title. This bout follows their previous encounter in January, where Han secured a seventh-round technical decision.

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Further adding to the championship lineup:

  • Lourdes Juarez will face Yokasta Valle for Valle's WBC light flyweight title. Valle is aiming to secure her seventh world title across three weight divisions.

  • Desley Robinson will defend her unified middleweight world titles against Mary Spencer.

Event Context and Broadcast Details

The May 30th event in El Paso, Texas, signifies a continued push for high-profile, linear television exposure for women's boxing. The broadcast strategy aims for maximum visibility, with the main card airing on ESPN and extensive undercard bouts available via streaming services. This event builds on previous successful broadcasts, including the first-ever live professional sports event streamed on Netflix.

The lineup also features other notable fighters, with details on specific preliminary matchups to be further announced. The inclusion of Serrano, a seven-division champion, alongside other title fights, underscores the ambition of MVP to elevate women's boxing.

Historical Context

This event follows a previous matchup in January where Holm and Han fought on an undercard also featuring Serrano. The upcoming card sees Serrano headlining in El Paso, essentially reciprocating the prior arrangement with a double main event structure. Previous notable bouts for Serrano include a rematch against Erika Cruz and past appearances on cards with fighters like Henry Lebron and Jan Paul Rivera. Holm, a former titlist, returns to championship contention following a career in mixed martial arts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When and where will Amanda Serrano defend her titles?
Amanda Serrano will defend her WBA and WBO featherweight titles on May 30 at the El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas. This is part of a major boxing event.
Q: Who is Amanda Serrano fighting for her titles?
She will face Cheyenne Hanson in a championship bout. This fight is one of the main events of the evening.
Q: What other championship fights are happening on May 30 in El Paso?
The event also includes a rematch between Holly Holm and Stephanie Han for the WBA lightweight title, and Lourdes Juarez vs. Yokasta Valle for Valle's WBC light flyweight title. Desley Robinson also defends her middleweight titles against Mary Spencer.
Q: How can I watch the boxing event on May 30?
The main fights will be broadcast on ESPN. Some early fights will be available to stream on ESPN+ and the MVPW App.