Katie Taylor named WBC Emeritus Champion 

Mauricio Sulaimán announced during Martes de Café that Irish boxer Katie Taylor will be recognized as Champion in Recess by the World Boxing Council.

“She let us know that she plans to take some time away from the ring to attend to personal matters. The fight she was obligated to take was against Chantelle Cameron; by naming her Champion in Recess, we will order Sandy Ryan to fight Cameron to ratify the WBC super lightweight world title,” explained Mauricio.

What does it mean to be a Champion in Recess?

A Champion in Recess is a special recognition granted by the World Boxing Council to boxers who have had an outstanding career and achieved elite status in the sport.

It is not a regular championship title defended in the ring, but rather a lifetime honor given in specific situations, such as injuries, personal issues that will keep them away from the sport for a period, moving up in weight class.

The Champion in Recess designation allows the title to be vacated so other fighters can compete for it and keep the division active, while granting the boxer a special status and the possibility of returning to fight for the belt in the future.