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WBC Names Katie Taylor Champion in Recess, Orders Cameron–Ryan for 140-Pound Title

The designation follows Taylor informing the sanctioning body she will step away to address personal matters.

Overview

  • The WBC vacated its active super-lightweight belt and granted Taylor priority to challenge for it if she returns.
  • Interim titleholder Chantelle Cameron has been ordered to face Sandy Ryan to determine the full WBC champion at 140 lbs.
  • Taylor had faced a deadline, extended by three weeks, to finalize a defense against Cameron before opting for a hiatus.
  • Promoter Eddie Hearn says Taylor is unlikely to fight again this year or early next year, with a decision on her future expected in the new year.
  • At the same meeting, the WBC ordered an immediate rematch between Christian Mbilli and Lester Martinez for the interim super-middleweight title.