Samuel Serrano was born on November 17,1952 and is a Puerto Rican former professional boxer who competed from 1969 to 1984 and made a two-fight comeback from 1996 to 1997.
15 Facts About Samuel Serrano
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Samuel Serrano was a two-time super featherweight world champion, having held the WBA title twice between 1976 and 1983.
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Samuel Serrano then continued his winning ways, including a 10-round decision win over tough veteran Cocoa Perez and one win over future title challenger Diego Alcala of Panama, by decision in 10.
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Samuel Serrano then travelled in 1976 to Honolulu, Hawaii, to meet reigning Lineal and WBA world jr.
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Samuel Serrano beat Villaflor by using his ring technique to win 12 of the 15 rounds on each judges' scorecards.
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Samuel Serrano became a traveling champion, defending his title in places like Venezuela, Ecuador, South Africa, Japan and, of course, Puerto Rico.
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One of his defenses, against Julio "Diablito" Valdez, resulted in an after-fight brawl when Samuel Serrano was announced as winner by a unanimous decision and went to greet his rival but was received with a punch to the face.
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Samuel Serrano was more cautious this time, and didn't try to go for the knockout after building a points lead.
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Samuel Serrano made two defenses and then went to Chile to give challenger Benedicto Villablanca a chance at the title on June 3,1982.
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Samuel Serrano kept fighting, but during the 11th round, the cut was so deep, the fight had to be stopped by the doctor and Samuel Serrano had to be taken to a Santiago hospital.
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Samuel Serrano retired from the ring for one year and came back in 1984, winning by first round knockout.
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In 1996, Samuel Serrano won the Puerto Rican Lightweight title vs Sammy Mejias on a 12-round decision, and he won a 10-round decision vs Anthony Ivory in 1997.
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Samuel Serrano retired after the Ivory fight with a final record of 50 wins, 5 defeats and 17 knockouts.
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Samuel Serrano made a television commercial for Budweiser in Puerto Rico in 1982.
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Samuel Serrano dedicated himself to fixing beachfront apartments and renting them, as well as to creating mosaic art, some of which he sold.