The WBA orders immediate rematch between Brittany Sims and Shera Mae Patricio – World Boxing Association

The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee has ordered an immediate rematch between Brittany Sims and Shera Mae Patricio for the vacant WBA Female Bantamweight World Championship, following a review of the scorecards from their bout on November 8 in Arlington, Texas.

The decision was reached after the WBA received a formal request for review submitted by Marshall Kauffman, Sims’ representative, who expressed concern over the discrepancies reflected in the judges’ scorecards, particularly the 100-90 score in favor of Patricio.

The scheduled 10-round bout ended in a split draw. One judge scored the fight 100-90 for Patricio, another awarded Sims a 97-93 victory, while the third scored it a 95-95 draw. As a result, the championship remained vacant.

After reviewing the official scorecards and evaluating the bout round by round, in accordance with the authority granted under Rule C.26 of the WBA Championship Rules, the Committee determined that the scoring discrepancies warrant another opportunity for both fighters.

The WBA considers an immediate rematch to be the most appropriate course of action to ensure sporting fairness and allow Sims and Patricio to settle the matter in the ring and determine who deserves to become the Female Bantamweight World Champion.

The parties will have a 30-day period, beginning on the date the resolution was issued, to negotiate the terms and conditions of the rematch. Should they fail to reach an agreement, the purse bid will be divided equally, with each fighter receiving 50 percent.

Among the conditions established in the resolution is that neither fighter may participate in another professional bout before the rematch, unless authorized or granted an exception under WBA regulations.

The result of the first encounter will remain unchanged in the official record, and the rematch will determine the new WBA Female Bantamweight World Champion.