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Amanda Serrano's Puerto Rico Bout Canceled Due to Eye Injury

The boxing match was called off after a hair dye chemical damaged Serrano's cornea, leading to widespread disappointment among fans.

  • Amanda Serrano's highly anticipated boxing match in Puerto Rico against Nina Meinke was canceled due to a bizarre eye injury.
  • Serrano suffered the injury after a chemical from hair dye entered her eye, leading to a damaged cornea.
  • Despite her injury, Serrano expressed a strong desire to fight, apologizing to fans and promising Meinke a future title opportunity.
  • Jake Paul, Serrano's promoter, and MVP co-founder, supported the decision to cancel, emphasizing Serrano's health and safety.
  • Refunds were offered to ticket holders, and Meinke was paid her full purse, as the Puerto Rican Boxing Commission declared Serrano medically unfit.
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