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Serrano Defends WBA and WBO Featherweight Titles Against Late Replacement Tellez in San Juan

Cruz’s “atypical” VADA result cleared the way for 22-year-old Reina Tellez to step into the title fight.

Overview

  • DAZN’s broadcast is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. ET on January 3 from Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, with main event ring walks expected around 11:00 p.m. ET.
  • The main event is slated for 12 three-minute rounds as part of an all-women’s card promoted by MVP.
  • Stephanie Han faces former UFC champion Holly Holm for the WBA lightweight title in the co-main event.
  • Undercard highlights include Ebanie Bridges vs. Alexis Araiza Mones, Krystal Rosado-Ortiz vs. Tania Walters, Yankiel Rivera vs. Jonathan Gonzalez, Henry Lebron vs. Juan Tapia, and Jan Paul Rivera-Pizarro vs. Alfredo Cruz.
  • Tellez steps in after Erika Cruz’s withdrawal following an “atypical” VADA finding, with most outlets listing Tellez at 13-0-1 (5 KOs) though at least one report cites a different career record.