Amanda Serrano vacates world title amid row over three-minute rounds
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amanda Serrano has given up her status as an undisputed champion by vacating the WBC featherweight title, after the governing body refused to sanction 12 three-minute rounds. Serrano’s WBC belt was not on the line in that contest, however, after the organisation refused to advocate the extended length of the bout, while citing “health and safety” concerns. I’m blessed.” Serrano vs Ramos marked the first unified women’s title fight to be scheduled for 12 three-minute rounds. Last week, Mikaela Mayer called for her welterweight title shot against Natasha Jonas in January to be extended in length, to match Serrano and Ramos’s feat.
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