Women’s boxing is in the doldrums but one simple solution can save it

Sign 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. Katie Taylor fights next week in Texas for the first time in 2024, Savannah Marshall has not fought since July 2023 and there are no plans to get her back in a boxing ring, having experimented with MMA in a bout with Mirela Vargas in the Professional Fighters League in June this year. open image in gallery Savannah Marshall has not boxed since July 2023 Sandy Ryan fought twice, beating Terri Harper and then losing her world title in New York to Mayer. open image in gallery The rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will take place in Dallas next week There was a first loss for Raven Chapman in a featherweight world title fight on a Riyadh Season card in October; Chapman was beaten by Australian Skye Nicolson, who has lived and trained in south London for three years. open image in gallery Chantelle Cameron in action with Elhem Mekhale The end of 2024 is close and hopefully, the February and March schedule will feature some of the missing women from 2024; Taylor should not be part of the planning but a grudge fight between Ryan and Cameron would be great and Jonas against Price has been talked about.