The World Boxing Council (WBC) reaffirmed its commitment to equality for women in boxing on International Women's Day, which is celebrated.
"What we are working towards is achieving equality for women in the ring, to ensure they have equal opportunities, receive fair pay, and have their voices heard," WBC Cares Director Christiane Manzur said on the WBC's official website, which was monitored.
She said that throughout March WBC Cares dedicated its efforts to empowering women.
The WBC promotes actions aimed at improving wages and economic conditions, greater presence in the sport's rankings and opportunities, increased media visibility, and support for the inclusion of women's fights.
Initiatives like "Women in Boxing" and "From the Streets to the Ring" lay the groundwork for work that goes beyond the ring. Furthermore, Jill Diamond, WBC Cares Chair and International Secretary, will speak at the United Nations during Women's Empowerment Month on Wednesday (March 11).
Diamond said the WBC has been a role model and supporter of female athletes since 2004, when Jackie Nava, the “Aztec Princess,” won the WBC’s first World Title.
"We've always believed that talent, not gender, creates a champion," she said.
She
said that women fight the same way. They bleed the same way. And they deserve the same.
