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Tellez Disqualified After Missing Weight; Serrano's Eye Injury Managed

1/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Tellez failed to make weight, cutting to 126.6 pounds, which disqualified her from winning the WBO or WBA belts held by Serrano.
The cut over Serrano’s right eye from their previous fight was managed by cutman Mike Bazzel.
There remains a potential for another head clash given Serrano's southpaw stance against Tellez's orthodox stance.
A Most Valuable Promotions official confirmed that no rehydration clause will be included in their contract.

History

Historical Context

Women's boxing has evolved significantly since the first match in the U.S. in 1876. The sport gained Olympic recognition in 1996, enhancing visibility for athletes like Amanda Serrano and Tellez. Despite progress, challenges such as weight management persist, as seen in Tellez's recent disqualification, highlighting ongoing issues that impact contracts and regulations in women's boxing today.

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Story summary

Tellez failed to make weight, cutting to 126.6 pounds, which disqualified her from winning the WBO or WBA belts held by Serrano.
The cut over Serrano’s right eye from their previous fight was managed by cutman Mike Bazzel.
There remains a potential for another head clash given Serrano's southpaw stance against Tellez's orthodox stance.
A Most Valuable Promotions official confirmed that no rehydration clause will be included in their contract.

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