Overview

• Mauricio Sulaimán confirmed on social media that the WBC has canceled Castán’s scheduled four-round professional bout.
• The bout was to match the 12-year-old Veracruz native against 16-year-old Adbeel Jaanai Cruz.
• Castán began her amateur career at age eight and entered the bout with an undefeated record from 58 fights.
• The WBC intervened citing athlete welfare concerns and deemed a professional debut at her age unsafe.
• The organization pledged to support her continued amateur development until she is deemed ready for the pro ranks.