Get to know one of San Antonio’s rising boxing stars and proud UTSA alumna, Amanda “Supernova” Sendejo. From small-town beginnings to becoming a national champion, Amanda shares how grit, faith, and Roadrunner pride have fueled her journey in and out of the ring. Tune in as she opens up about her fight for greatness, lessons learned along the way, and how she continues to stay grounded through it all.
From Floresville, Texas to the national boxing stage, Amanda “Supernova” Sendejo’s journey is one of grit, grace, and Roadrunner pride. A two-time national champion and proud UTSA alumna, Amanda shares how watching her older brothers train first sparked her love for the sport — and how she laced up her own gloves at 17 to carve her own path.
Her small-town beginnings instilled discipline and determination, values that carried her to two national titles and now an undefeated professional career. As the first in her family to graduate college, Amanda is also proving that success extends beyond the ring. With her B.B.A. in Marketing from UTSA, she’s merging her business acumen with her athletic drive — building her brand with the same passion she brings to every fight.
In this episode, Amanda opens up about the mental and physical resilience it takes to compete at the highest level, how faith grounds her through the grind, and how she’s using her platform to inspire the next generation. From her work with the San Antonio Spurs and San Antonio FC to mentoring youth through her gym’s nonprofit, Amanda embodies what it means to lead with heart — both inside and outside the ring.
Tune in as we go beyond the gloves with Amanda “Supernova” Sendejo — a true champion, changemaker, and proud Roadrunner blazing new trails for women in boxing.
Show Notes:
UT SAN ANTONIO Alumni
Amanda Sendejo ABF Title Fight
Non Profit: PTB Youth Assistance
Carlos Alvarez Statue Unveiling
Alvarez College of Business named to Princeton Review's Top School List
UTSA Football
UTSA Athletics
UT SAN ANTONIO Alumni Online Store