Amanda Serrano v Danila Ramos: Should women’s boxing universally adopt three-minute rounds?

The word ‘trailblazer’ can be easily thrown around in sport, but boxer Amanda Serrano is a true pioneer in boxing.

Serrano, 35, has won world titles in seven weight classes and last year – alongside Katie Taylor – became the first female headliner to sell out New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Her boxing achievements aside, it is Serrano’s passion for change and a fight for equality which will leave a mark on the sport.

On Saturday, she will defend her WBO, WBA and IBF world featherweight titles against Danila Ramos over 12 three-minute rounds.

For the first time since 2007, two female fighters will be in the ring for a title fight for as long as their male counterparts – women’s championship level boxing is usually contested over 10 two-minute rounds.

Earlier this year, more than 20 current and former women boxers, including Serrano, signed a statement saying they too want to be able to fight three-minute rounds.

“For too long, we have been underpromoted and undercompensated,” it said.

“Women’s boxing captures the attention of sports fans and creates moments the world will never forget – and we create these moments despite how rarely we are afforded the same time and opportunity to showcase our skill as our male counterparts.

“That is why today, we stand together with the desire and dedication to have the choice to perform on the same stage.”

But not everybody supports extending the length of rounds in female boxing.