Erika Cruz in doping trouble, Serrano gets a new opponent

The rematch between Puerto Rican WBA and WBO featherweight champion Amanda Serrano and Mexico’s Erika Cruz will not take place, promoter Most Valuable Promotions has announced.

The 35-year-old Cruz returned an atypical result in VADA drug testing. She will be replaced by 22-year-old American Rayna Tellez (13-0-1, 5 KOs).

The bout between Amanda Serrano (47-4-1, 31 KOs) and Tellez will take place on January 3 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente. The card will be broadcast by streaming platform DAZN.