Boxing Star Amanda Serrano Eyes WWE Debut

One big thing: Unified featherweight world champion Amanda Serrano expresses interest in joining WWE

Amanda Serrano, one of boxing’s biggest stars, is considering a leap into the world of professional wrestling, specifically with WWE.

• Serrano revealed her interest in an interview with Sports Illustrated
• She has been training for pro wrestling for five years
• Her nephew’s WWE aspirations inspired her interest in the sport

Why it matters

Serrano’s potential move to WWE could:

• Bring fresh star power to WWE’s women’s division
• Further blur the lines between combat sports and sports entertainment
• Potentially lead to crossover events between boxing and pro wrestling

By the numbers

• Serrano’s boxing record: 46-2-1
• Knockouts: 30
• Years of pro wrestling training: 5

What they’re saying

Serrano on her WWE aspirations:

“I’ve always wanted to step into WWE. Testing myself in WWE, that’s something I really want to do. I have so much respect for all the pro wrestlers, especially the women on their roster.”

What’s next

• Serrano will fight Stevie Morgan on July 20
• The bout is part of the Jake Paul vs Mike Perry undercard
• No official talks with WWE have been reported yet

The big picture

Serrano’s interest in WWE continues a trend of combat sports athletes crossing over into professional wrestling. Her connection to Jake Paul, whose brother Logan Paul is already a WWE star, could potentially facilitate this transition.

What do you think about Amanda Serrano potentially joining WWE? Would you be excited to see her in the ring? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!