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Chantelle Cameron decided to vacate her prestigious boxing title on Friday as a symbolic gesture against current regulations in women’s boxing, insisting on the opportunity to compete in three-minute rounds like male boxers.

Demonstration against unequal treatment

Her choice to give up her title originates from her clear disagreement with the World Boxing Council’s rule that female fighters compete in reduced rounds, which the 34-year-old regards as gender disparity.

“The sport for women has come a long way, but there’s still work to be done,” Cameron stated. “I’ve always believed in equality and that includes the option to have identical rules, the same chances, and identical regard.”

History of the title

The British boxer was promoted to WBC super-lightweight world champion when Katie Taylor was designated “temporary champion” as she stepped away from the sport. The WBC was set to have a financial bid on that day for a fight between the champion and compatriot Sandy Ryan.

Earlier case

In December 2023, another female fighter likewise vacated her WBC title after the organization declined to permit her to participate in fights under the identical regulations as fighters’ boxing, with longer duration fights.

WBC’s position

The organization’s leader, Sulaimán, had mentioned earlier in 2023 that they would not authorize extended rounds in female matches. “In tennis female players compete fewer sets, in basketball the rim is reduced and the size is reduced and those are not contact sports. We support the welfare of the boxers,” he stated on X.

Present practice

Typically women’s championship matches have multiple rounds of reduced time each, and the fighter was part of numerous athletes – like Serrano – who started a movement in recently to have the right to fight under the same rules as male boxers.

Career statistics

The athlete, who boasts a impressive fight record, emphasized that her stand extends beyond individual choice, framing it as a fight for the next wave of female boxers. “I’m proud of my accomplishment in earning a world champion, but it’s moment to make a statement for what’s right and for the future of the sport,” she continued.

Coming actions

Cameron is not stepping away from professional fighting entirely, however, with her promoters her promotion company saying she intends to seek other championship opportunities and prestigious matches while maintaining her insistence on participating in extended rounds.