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Unified featherweight boxing champion Amanda Serrano publicly rebuked her business partner and promoter Jake Paul on February 11, 2025, after he labeled Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny a "fake American" following his high-profile Super Bowl LIX halftime performance in New Orleans. Serrano, a proud Puerto Rican athlete, felt compelled to address the comments immediately to defend her heritage and clarify the complex political status of the island’s residents. The dispute arose after Paul posted a social media critique questioning the singer’s nationality, sparking a massive backlash across the sports and entertainment industries. Serrano, who is signed to Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), did not shy away from criticizing her colleague, emphasizing that Puerto Ricans have been legal United States citizens since the Jones-Shafroth Act of 1917. She argued that identifying as both Puerto Rican and American is a cultural reality for millions and that Paul’s remarks were culturally insensitive and factually incorrect. The tension is particularly notable given Serrano and Paul have historically maintained a close professional relationship, often co-headlining major boxing events and promoting Puerto Rican talent together. Following the Super Bowl performance, which was celebrated by many as a milestone for Latin music, Paul’s inflammatory comments were seen as an attempt to garner engagement through controversy. However, Serrano's intervention shifted the narrative, focusing on the shared identity of the diaspora. Industry analysts suggest this public disagreement could complicate the marketing of upcoming MVP events, as Paul has frequently utilized Puerto Rico as a training base and tax haven, while Serrano remains a local icon on the island.