Undefeated featherweight Raven Chapman advocated introducing 12 three-minute rounds in women’s boxing. The 8-0 pro just won a convincing unanimous decision over Lucie Sedlackova to keep her undefeated record intact.
Chapman’s last bout lasted less than 10 two-minute rounds — just like most bouts in women’s professional boxing do.
One recent exception was Amanda Serrano’s successful world title defense against Danila Ramos.
The Puerto Rican successfully defended his belt last October in a fight that lasted 12 three-minute rounds. Serrano later announced that she would relinquish the WBC belt after the organization refused to accept the Women’s World Championship on those terms.
Asked about the introduction of 12 three-minute rounds in women’s boxing, Chapman told Planet Sport: “I think it definitely suits me better, the slower pace of three-minute rounds.
- In women’s boxing, you see a lot, it’s just about non-stop punches, which are not necessarily technically excellent in terms of setting up their work. It’s just a matter of turning up the volume.
“Sometimes less technical boxers do well because it’s about volume. As long as you are fit and able to hit, you just have to do it. Although we are a little smarter, a little more technical, we want to organize work.- At the same time, because of the break, you can see why many women’s fights are exciting. It’s just action from start to finish. Your concentration stays there because it’s two minutes and not three minutes. “I think there’s still a gap to close. Maybe it gets to 12×2 and then 12×3. Those championship rounds, too.
“I would definitely be for 12×3. It’s boxing at the end of the day. It’s the standard rules of professional boxing, if you will.”