Shera Mae Patricio and Brittany Sims battle to draw in WBA Bantamweight World Title fight – World Boxing Association

An electrifying battle ended without a winner in Arlington, Texas. Competing for the WBA World Bantamweight Championship, Americans Shera Mae Patricio and Brittany Sims went toe-to-toe for 10 action-packed rounds before the bout ended in a split decision draw, leaving the 118-pound division without a new champion.

The judges’ scorecards reflected sharply contrasting views of the contest, as the two fighters employed distinctly different approaches. One judge scored the fight 100-90 for Patricio, another favored Sims 97-93, while the third had it even at 95-95, resulting in an official split draw.

From the opening bell, Patricio looked to impose her physical strength and aggression, taking the center of the ring, cutting off angles, and targeting her opponent’s body with heavy shots. Sims, however, responded with impressive footwork, using her movement and a steady jab to disrupt Patricio’s advances while landing clean counter combinations at mid-range whenever her opponent overcommitted.

The clash of styles kept the tension high until the final bell: Patricio brought the power, relentless pressure, and punch volume, while Sims countered with measured combinations, disciplined defense, and sharp counterpunching.

After 10 rounds of action without either fighter managing to secure a decisive victory, the title remains vacant.