Cheyenne Hanson steps into the ring against Amanda Serrano on May 30 – and fights for two world titles. For the German, it’s the chance of a lifetime.
German professional boxer Cheyenne Hanson is facing the most important fight of her career to date. On May 30, the 28-year-old will face superstar Amanda Serrano in El Paso (Texas) for the WBA and WBO featherweight world titles. An appearance in Austria was originally planned, but now Hanson is heading straight to the big US stage. The event is being organized by Most Valuable Promotions , which is increasingly regarded as a driving force in women’s boxing.
For Hanson, the title fight comes shortly after her switch to MVP – a lightning start that shows just how high her potential is rated. The Augsburg native is currently preparing in London and is working on her form for the clash with the seven-time world champion at coach Xavier Miller’s renowned gym. Pepper” has recently had to cope with a number of setbacks. Several metacarpal fractures set her back, but the problems seem to have been overcome. She made an impressive comeback with her TKO victory over Flor Rodriguez in March and underlined her ambitions.
However, Serrano is one of the most influential boxers of her generation. The Puerto Rican not only holds several world titles, but is also chasing a historic record: with 31 knockouts to her name, she is just one early victory away from equaling legend Christy Martin. Despite Serrano being the clear favorite, Hanson arrives confident. The German’s punching power, physicality and aggressive style speak for themselves – and could spring a surprise. One thing is clear: for Hanson, it’s not just about titles, but about her final breakthrough on the international stage.
Text by Robin Josten