Cameron interim champion since July 2024 and paid sanctioning fees as such. Rather than officially declaring her new champion، WBC says she must "ratify" title.
Katie Taylor named champion in recess by WBC after deciding take spell away from boxing، leaving Chantelle Cameron and Sandy Ryan fight for junior welterweight title. Taylor (25-1، 6 KO)، two-weight undisputed champion، last boxed July 11 when beat Amanda Serrano for third time. Only defeat of glittering career came at hands of Cameron، who beat her via majority decision in May 2023 in first encounter. Taylor، 39، had revenge in rematch six months later claim all four 140-pound belts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_aSZ7kSnM8&t=3s In first fight back after defeat، Cameron (21-1، 8 KO) won vacant interim WBC title and since defended twice. As such، WBC in August ordered Taylor defend belts against 34-year-old from Northampton. Initial deadline for both sides reach deal was August 28، but Taylor's team requested extension on initial period، which granted. With new deadline fast approaching، Taylor made move and decided step away from boxing to "attend to personal matters،" according to WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman. Unclear exactly what happened to full belt as result. Cameron interim champion since July 2024 and paid sanctioning fees as such. However، rather than officially declaring Cameron new champion، Sulaiman's statement also confirmed she must now box fellow Brit Ryan to "ratify" title. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok1kTDQP1QM On Taylor، he said: "She let us know that she plans take some time away from ring to attend to personal matters. "Fight she obligated take was against Chantelle Cameron; by naming her Champion in Recess، we will order Sandy Ryan fight Cameron ratify WBC super lightweight world title." Ryan، 32، undoubtedly one of leading lights of women's boxing but rebuilding following back-to-back defeats to Mikaela Mayer. First steps on road back was outpoint 5-0-1 Jade Grierson in Sunderland on September 9. WBC's decision mandate her for 140-pound title seems curious one given only two wins in last five outings and not boxed at weight since 2022. Not in WBC's junior welterweight rankings but appears third at welter. Meanwhile، as Ryan and Cameron get set fight for her old title، still not clear what Taylor will do after hiatus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AksV33lffHY Speaking to The Ring on Wednesday، longtime promoter Eddie Hearn said: "She's definitely not fighting again this year. "And if she fights again at all، will fight in spring، summer of 2026. Earliest she will fight is May and، if I'm being honest، I'm not sure she will. "WBC will let Chantelle fight for title and Katie can come back anytime and fight whoever she wants."
