Amanda Serrano vs Erika Cruz Betting Tips, Prediction, Odds, Card
Seven-weight boxing world champion Amanda Serrano will step into the squared circle this weekend to face off with Erika Cruz, as she attempts to become the undisputed champion. All that glitters is gold and the two fantastic female fighters are going for glory, with multiple title belts on the line.
Serrano is aiming to become the undisputed world featherweight champion with a win over Cruz. This will be the biggest fight in the careers of both women.
Serrano is a multi-belt champion and goes into the fight as the titleholder of the WBC, WBO, and IBF versions of the featherweight championship. She could leave Madison Square Garden with or without all the belts.
This weekend’s fight promises to be one of the biggest of the year and one boxing fans shouldn’t miss.
Amanda Serrano vs Erika Cruz Betting Odds
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Amanda Serrano goes into the fight as the bookmakers’ favourite to win. “The Real Deal” is 43-2 in the boxing ring. She hasn’t tasted defeat since losing by a split decision to Katie Taylor in April 2022. The match was in the lightweight division and saw Taylor retain her belts.
Following the loss to Taylor, Serrano defeated Sarah Mahfoud by unanimous decision in September 2022. Erika “Dinamita” Cruz is on a 14-fight winning streak. Can the underdog take the belts off of Serrano?
Who is the Favourite?
Serrano was born in Puerto Rico but calls New York City home today. She will be fighting in front of fans in her adopted hometown, which will make it even more difficult for Cruz to win the fight.
Serrano may have lost just under a year ago to Katie Taylor, but she made the step up to the lightweight division. The match will see the two fighters attempt to unify the WBA featherweight belt (Cruz) with the WBO, IBF, IBO, The Ring, and WBC featherweight titles.
The featherweight division is 126 pounds and Serrano moved up to the lightweight class which is 135 pounds for the fight against Taylor. When she moved back into more familiar territory, Serrano defeated Sarah Mahfoud in September.
Amanda Serrano vs Erika Cruz Location
The 10-round contest will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Due to the time change, the broadcast won’t begin until 1 AM in the UK on Sunday.
When is the Amanda Serrano vs Erika Cruz fight?
The fight will take place on Sunday, February 5, 2023, with the ringwalks estimated at 4 AM GMT. The card will begin at 8 PM in New York City, which is 1 AM UK time on Sunday.
Amanda Serrano Record
Amanda Serrano has a record of 43-2-1, with 30 knockouts. Thirteen of her fights were won by decision. Recent Serrano fights all went the distance. Indeed, her last four bouts went the distance, with two unanimous decision wins and one split decision loss. Her split decision loss was against Katie Taylor last year, as Serrano made the step up to the lightweight division.
Serrano’s most recent fight was in September 2022 against Saraha Mahfoud in Manchester, England. The match ended in a unanimous decision, as Serrano retained the WBC, WBO, and IBO featherweight titles and won the IBF and The Ring featherweight belts.
Erika Cruz Record
Erika Cruz may have far less experience in the ring compared to Serrano, but the Mexican fighter is a tough customer. Cruz has a record of 13-1-0 and is on a 14-match winning streak.
Cruz has won by knockout just three times while posting 12 wins via decision. Her only loss, which came in Cruz’s second professional boxing match, was due to a decision. Cruz has fought just one time outside of Mexico. That fight was at West Point in the United States in 2021.
Fighting outside of Mexico on the big stage of Madison Square Garden could see Cruz struggle to cope. The crowd will likely be behind Serrano, who calls New York City home.
Where to Watch Amanda Serrano vs Erika Cruz
Amanda Serrano vs Erika Cruz will be streamed exclusively on DAZN. You can watch the fight with a subscription to DAZN. The DAZN app can be accessed via mobile devices, smart TVs, game consoles, and many more devices.
Amanda Serrano vs Erika Cruz Card
The card will feature seven total fights. As always, the card is subject to change.
Amanda Serrano vs Erika Cruz Tips
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Serrano is the ring veteran going into this fight. She has boxed more professional matches and is slightly older than Cruz. In addition, the Puerto Rican has fought all over the world, while Cruz has boxed the majority of her career in Mexico.
Cruz is 32 and began her professional boxing career in 2016. She is currently on a 14-fight winning streak. Serrano, on the other hand, is 34 and has fought 43 times. She began boxing professionally in 2009, seven years before Cruz stepped into the squared circle.
Serrano’s recent fights have come at a quick pace. She averaged a fight every four months for her last five bouts. On average, those five fights lasted 9.8 rounds. Four of those five fights ended as decisions.
In comparison, Cruz averaged a fight every seven months for her last three matches. On average, those three fights lasted nine rounds.
Serrano is at the best odds of 16/1 to win in the ninth round. Bookmakers expect this fight to go over 8.5 rounds, which is priced at 2/7. Serrano to win in rounds 9-10 is priced at 17/2.
The veteran Serrano should pick up the win. This is a fight that could go deep into the night, which leads us to believe you may want to select the Puerto Rican to win in rounds 9-10.
