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CHANTELLE CAMERON TO VACATE WBC SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE IN SUPPORT OF WOMEN’S BOXING CHOICE AND EQUALITY

Press Release: November 1, 2025 By Most Valuable Promotions - Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today (October 31st) announced that WBC Super Lightweight world champion, Chantelle Cameron has decided to vacate her WBC Super Lightweight Title as part of her continued commitment to advancing choice and equality in women’s boxing. Cameron’s decision follows her longstanding position that women should have the option to compete under the same rules as men, including three-minute rounds , rather than the two-minute rounds mandated by the WBC for women’s fights. “Women’s boxing has come a long way, but there’s still progress to be made,” said Chantelle Cameron. “I’ve always believed in equality, and that includes the choice to fight equal rounds, equal opportunities, and equal respect. I’m proud of my accomplishment in becoming a WBC champion, but it’s time to take a stand for what’s right and for the future of the sport.” “Chantelle has never backed down from a challenge, inside or outside...

AMANDA SERRANO MAKES HISTORY WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION VICTORY OVER DANILA RAMOS IN FIRST-EVER WOMEN’S UNIFIED CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT WITH 12, THREE-MINUTE ROUNDS

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Press Release October 27,2023 By DAZN and Most Valuable Promotions - Most Valuable Promotions’ Serrano successfully defends WBO, WBA, IBF, IBO, and Ring Magazine titles as both fighters establish historic precedent for women’s CHOICE for 12, three-minute rounds in boxing, marked by emotional post-fight moment from the two champions of equality.  Credit:Most Valuable Promotions/Joseph Correa Historic event brought out the stars as Laila Ali, Holly Holm and Christy Martin were all in attendance to witness Serrano’s masterclass Damian Lescaille retains the WBA Continental Americas title with a vicious knockout while Puerto Rican sensation Krystal Rosado secures decisive unanimous decision in second professional bout on Most Valuable Prospects III Serrano vs. Ramos sets record for highest combat sports gate in Caribe Royale’s 25-event history with sold-out crowd ORLANDO, FL - October 27, 2023 – In a powerful moment for equality and women’s boxing history tonight, Most Valu...

Serrano-Ramos: A Long Overdue Step Towards Equality In Boxing

One would be hard pressed to answer the question of in the last decade, what parts of the sport of Boxing have been the most significant in terms of true progress. By the design of the way such a question is asked, one would likely find no shortage of answers covering just about every aspect that the sport has to offer and most likely every subject. Some would likely point to the push towards digital subscription-based streaming as one significant move of progress for the sport, while others would point to the continued reliance of some to use the overpriced and outdated model of pay-per-view as a sign of Boxing's regression as well as for lack of a better term, "Being Stuck In Its Antiquated Ways" from a business standpoint. Two subjects that have been recurring themes of this observer's work for many years. Outside of those themes which remain a focal point for the sport, if one were to ask yours truly that aforementioned question regarding what has been the most si...