Late Replacement Tellez Ready to Shock the World Against Amanda Serrano for WBA & WBO Featherweight Titles on January 3 in Puerto Rico
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 24 Dec 2025
SAN ANTONIO, TX (December 23, 2025) — Boxlab Promotions’ undefeated featherweight contender Reina Tellez (13-0-1, 5 KOs), from San Antonio, Texas, is set to take on the challenge of a lifetime as she steps in as a late replacement to face one of the most iconic names in women’s boxing — seven-division world champion Amanda Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs) who resides in Carolina, Puerto Rico.
The 10-round featherweight world title bout will take place on January 3, 2026, at the historic Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with Serrano’s WBA and WBO featherweight world titles on the line. The fight marks Tellez’s first shot at a world championship and will be broadcast globally live on DAZN as part of a stacked card brough to you by Most Valuable Promotions.
While many might hesitate when given such short notice, Reina Tellez has embraced the challenge with the heart of a true warrior — hungry, focused, and ready to make a statement. Speaking on the magnitude of this moment, Tellez shared her deep appreciation and determination. “Getting this call was surreal,” said Tellez on facing Amanda Serrano as a late replacement. “Amanda Serrano is one of the most respected and accomplished fighters in the world, and I have nothing but admiration for what she’s done for women’s boxing. But I didn’t hesitate for a second. These are the kinds of moments you dream of, and when they come, you don’t back down. You rise to the occasion, and that is what I’m going to do.”
Tellez made it clear that stepping in late doesn't mean she’ll be anything less than fully prepared. “I’m treating this like the biggest fight of my life, because it is,” continued Tellez on maximizing the opportunity and preparing for the fight. “My team and I are working around the clock to make sure I step into that ring in the best shape I’ve ever been in. I might be the underdog on paper, but I’ve been preparing for an opportunity like this my whole career. I’m not here to fill a spot, I’m here to win.”
For Tellez, the significance of fighting for a world title goes beyond belts, it’s about legacy, purpose, and inspiring others. “This fight is bigger than me,” concluded Tellez on fighting for her first world title. “It’s about representing every young girl who’s ever been told she couldn’t make it in a sport like this. To fight for a world title, against someone like Serrano, is something I’ve worked for every single day. I’m going into that ring with pride, purpose, and a belief that I belong on this stage.”
Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions, believes Reina Tellez is ready to seize her moment and emerge as a new face in women’s boxing. “Reina has always shown the qualities of a future star, discipline, grit, humility, and heart,” said Amaury Piedra on Reina Tellez’s potential to become a breakout star. “She’s undefeated for a reason, and now she has the chance to show the world just how talented she is. If she beats Serrano, it won’t be an upset to us, it will be the arrival of the next big name in women’s boxing.”
With high stakes, world titles on the line, and two fighters at the top of their game, Serrano vs. Tellez promises to be a thrilling showdown to kick off the new year. Don’t miss this defining moment in women’s boxing on January 3, 2026, live on DAZN from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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