Amanda Serrano vs. Nina Meinke: Late Injury Causes Main Event Cancellation

On Saturday, Match 2, Amanda Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs) was due to take a co-headline slot alongside Jake Paul, who recorded a dominant win against Ryan Bourland with a first-round TKO victory. Just before the Serrano-Meinke bout, there was late drama as it was announced in the ring the fight was cancelled due to an eye injury sustained by Serrano. Most Valuable Promotions have released a statement on the unfortunate injury.

Amanda Serrano Fight Off as Jake Paul Wins

Serrano-Meinke Fight Cancelled Due to Eye-Injury Sustained

The official statement from MVP read: “Amanda Serrano has unfortunately been declared medically unfit by the Puerto Rican Boxing Commission to fight tonight due to an eye injury she sustained yesterday. She is devastated that she won’t be able to perform in front of her hometown fans, but despite wanting to go out and put on a show, the commission said there is no way she can fight with her eye in its current condition.

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This decision equally affects Nina Meinke and MVP will be paying her fight purse in full. MVP and Amanda would like to apologize to everyone in attendance and the company will provide full refunds for all those seeking it. Details to follow on the ticket refund process. Amanda is proud of the way her fellow MVP teammates have competed tonight, she appreciates the love and support of her fans, and hopes to return to the ring soon.”

Fight Night Serrano Quotes

Serrano through tears said: “I came ready to fight. 100 percent I came to show my fans to put on a great show for all you guys. But, the doctor didn’t clear me. I had something wrong with my eye. I had it done (hair) a couple of days ago, my hair done, as you can see. The doctor didn’t clear me to fight. And, I wanted to fight…I wanted to fight in front of my people (Puerto Rico).”

“The Real Deal” addressed the in-attendance crowd: “Guys, I am so sorry. I came to fight. I came to put on a show for all of you. One thing I will tell you- I will be back and I will retire, this is where I will retire. I will come back and I will retire here (Puerto Rico)…..I put everything on the line for you guys and I just want you to be proud of me. I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart.”

It remains to be seen how serious the injury is but stay with Big Fight Weekend for the latest.