Women Boxers Call For 12-Round Option And Equal Promotion

Some prominent women-boxers from around the world united to put forth their demands for equality in fights as their male counterparts. The women boxers stood in solidarity demanding the option of 12 3-minute rounds given to the female fighters in major title tournaments just like the men's tournaments.

Amanda Serrano and Danila Ramos will be the first female boxers to fight in the 12 rounds like other male tournaments. 

Women Boxers Demand 12 Rounds Option As Their Male Counterparts:

On Tuesday, Amanda Serrano along with more than two dozen former and current female boxers issued a statement demanding a choice to fight in title tournaments for 12 3-minute rounds equal to their male counterparts and their tournaments. 

Women's title fight tournaments are usually scheduled for 10 rounds of 2 minutes while men's tournaments are for 12 rounds lasting 3-minutes each. 

The female boxers in the statement said that in the sport they have made great progress but there is still far to go. The statement also read that these women stand together in dedication and desire to have a choice for performing on the same rules and stage as men in professional boxing. 

The boxers said their sport has been "underpromoted and under-compensated" for a long time and female boxers are not often given the same opportunities to showcase their skills as their male counterparts. 

Boxer Amanda Serrano said, "We are advocating for the ability to choose."

Retired fighter Laila Ali, daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and Britain's two-weight world champion Natasha Jonas also gave their name to the statement. 

October 27th is a huge moment for women’s boxing! Can’t wait to be on the call https://t.co/z7Ewd5KKDK

— Dan Canobbio (@DanCanobbio) October 10, 2023

Undisputed featherweight world champion, Amanda Serrano announced that they have earned the choice to fight 12 rounds lasting for 3 minutes in the championship fights to showcase our skills and greatness. Serrano said that they have this choice which will build a more equal future for fighters around the world. 

The Peurto Rican fighter, Amanda Serrano will be the first female boxer fighting against Danilla Ramos in the first women's unified championship tournament held under the same rules as men according to Sky Sports. The fight is scheduled to be held this month in Orlando. 

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) said this commendable move by female boxers was supported by WBO, WBA, and IBF. 

The decision is a sign that the sport of boxing is finally taking women's boxing seriously. It is also a sign that female boxers are demanding and receiving equal treatment. This fight is sure to be a historic event, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of female boxers everywhere.

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