According to WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman, the WBC Board of Governors unanimously voted in favor of appointing Katie Taylor to WBC emeritus champion status. Taylor, the world champion at 140 pounds, last fought in April, defeating multi-divison champion Amanda Serrano for the third time. The WBC's move allows the sanctioning body to appoint two contenders to compete for Taylor's now-vacant title. Sulaiman wrote, "We wish our proud champion great success in the future and she may return to the ring in case she decides to do so to continue representing the green belt."