Along with all other mega-hit events of the boxing world, 2024 was also a groundbreaking year for women’s boxing. With electrifying matchups, it showcased the sport’s finest talents. From dramatic rematches to historic title victories, these bouts highlighted the relentless determination, skill, and passion of female fighters.

From Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s controversial rematch to Gabriela Fundora’s rise as the youngest undisputed champion, these fights delivered unforgettable drama and milestones. With champions like Claressa Shields and many more, the year proved to be a celebration of grit and glory in the squared circle. So come, let’s talk more about it.

1. Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor II

The Irishwoman retained her undisputed women’s super lightweight title with a controversial unanimous decision win over Amanda Serrano on November 15, 2024, at the AT&T Stadium in Texas. The rematch, following their thrilling April 2022 match at Madison Square Garden in New York, which ended in a narrow split decision, ended in controversy once again, as most fans favored Serrano. However, all three judges scored it 95-94 for Taylor. So what about Amanda Serrano now?

The Real Deal, moving up three weight divisions to challenge Taylor, was more active throughout the fight, landing 324 punches compared to Taylor’s 217. “I went up three divisions. I lost. I dared to be great tonight, and I went up three divisions. I’m the featherweight champion of the world, and I want to be great,” the Puerto Rican champion said in an interview with ESPN after the fight.

Despite Serrano’s stronger performance, including a point deduction for Taylor in Round 8, the judges sided with the Irish champion. However, Taylor, who had just reclaimed the light welterweight title in November 2023, now holds a 2-0 lead in their series.

Both fighters gave an exciting performance, and while Taylor won, many feel a third fight is warranted due to the controversial nature of their fight.

2. Gabriela Fundora vs. Gabriela Celeste Alaniz

Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora (15-0, 7 KOs) became the youngest, male or female, undisputed women’s flyweight champion with a seventh-round TKO victory over Gabriela Celeste Alaniz (15-2, 6 KOs) in November 2024, at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. Let’s revisit the intriguing match once more.

The fight started with both trading heavy punches. In round three, Alaniz stunned Fundora with a left hook to the chin, but Fundora adapted, using her height and reach as an advantage to dominate from a distance. Alaniz, however, continued to march forward throughout the bout.

As the game progressed, with fifty seconds to go in round seven, Fundora knocked Alaniz down with a precise picture-perfect straight left hand. Seconds later, Fundora shot another left hand, putting La Chucky down for the second time inside the ring, before the referee stopped the fight. At just 22 years old, Fundora became the youngest undisputed champion in modern boxing history. According to the report of 3Kings Boxing Worldwide, in the post-fight interview, the Florida native expressed openness to competing in weight classes between 105 and 108 lbs.

3. Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse

As expected, the GWOT predicted an early victory and delivered it with a dominant performance. She claimed the vacant WBO light heavyweight title and WBC heavyweight championship with a TKO win over Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse at 1:09 in the second round of their July 2024 fight at Little Ceasars Arena in Detroit.

T-Rex (15-0, 3 KOs) made history by winning titles in her fourth and fifth weight classes in front of a Detroit crowd that included boxing legend Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns. From the start, Shields overwhelmed the Mont-Laurier native (22-3-1) with speed and power, scoring three knockdowns before the referee stopped the fight. As a result, this marked Shields’ first stoppage victory since 2017 over Nikki Adler in her fourth professional bout in MGM Grand Detroit, Detroit.

She credited her newfound power to training that added 15 pounds of muscle, although she had to cut five pounds to make weight. “The power shocked me,” Shields confessed. After the win, Shields expressed uncertainty about staying in the heavyweight division but acknowledged the challenges and opportunities it presents. “We’ve got 10 days to decide,” Shields said. “Of course, I think I can campaign at any weight class, and it is some tough challenges at heavyweight. So, I’m going to let me and my team put our minds together to see what’s the best choice and what makes the best sense,” she added.

4. Chantelle Cameron vs Elhem Mekhaled

Former undisputed super lightweight champion Chantelle Cameron returned to winning form with a decisive points victory over Elhem Mekhaled on July 2024 at Birmingham’s Resort World Arena. Cameron, 33, dominated much of the fight against the tough Frenchwoman, earning a majority decision with scores of 99-92, 98-92, and a controversial 95-95. This win secured her the interim WBC light-welterweight title in her first fight since losing the undisputed crown to Katie Taylor in November the year before.

“It’s been a rough chapter, but I’m back and coming for the belts again,” Cameron said. Making her debut under promoter Frank Warren and trainer Grant Smith, Cameron controlled the fight with sharp left hooks and relentless bodywork. Mekhaled, also 33, showed resilience, landing strong shots in an action-packed fourth round but struggled to match Cameron’s skill and power as the fight progressed.

Cameron, England’s first four-belt undisputed champion in 2022, is eyeing another title fight and possibly facing the winner of the upcoming Taylor-Amanda Serrano bout. “Everyone knows who I want,” she declared, sounding the bugle on their trilogy fight sometime in 2025.

5. Natasha Jonas vs. Ivana Habazin

Natasha Jonas became the unified IBF and WBC welterweight champion with a unanimous decision win over Ivana Habazin in December last year at the Exhibition Centre in Liverpool. The fight, part of the ‘Collision Course’ event, set the stage for a potential showdown with Lauren Price, who also secured a victory earlier that night. What exactly happened there? Let’s take a look.

Jonas controlled the fight from the second round, landing clean shots and pressuring Habazin with calculated attacks. Despite Habazin’s resilience and occasional counters, Jonas maintained dominance, landing strategic punches and managing the pace throughout.

Jonas dominated the bout, earning scorecards of 99-92, 99-91, and 100-90 to improve her record to 16-2-1. It was likely her last fight in Liverpool as she nears retirement. Reflecting on the night, Jonas expressed gratitude to her hometown supporters, calling it a proud moment in her career. After the win, Price joined Jonas in the ring to confirm their likely matchup in March 2025. “Let’s make a great night,” said Price, while Jonas replied, “Be careful what you wish for!”

As we reflect on these monumental battles, one can’t help but marvel at the evolution of women’s boxing and the incredible narratives it continues to produce. So what do you think? What does the future hold for these fearless ladies? Which potential matchups excited you the most? Share your thoughts below!