🔗 Share this article Chantelle Cameron relinquishes WBC championship in demonstration against women’s boxing rules The British fighter decided to vacate her prestigious boxing title on Friday as an act of defiance against existing rules in women’s boxing, insisting on the opportunity to compete in three-minute rounds similar to male counterparts. Stand against unequal treatment The boxer’s move to relinquish her title originates from her firm stance with the World Boxing Council’s requirement that women fight in reduced rounds, which the 34-year-old regards as unfair standards. “Female boxing has come a long way, but there’s still room for improvement,” Cameron stated. “I’ve always believed in equal treatment and that includes the option to fight equal rounds, equal opportunities, and identical regard.” Background of the title Cameron was promoted to title holder when Katie Taylor was categorized “inactive champion” as she paused from boxing. The boxing organization was planning to hold a financial bid on that day for a match between the champion and compatriot her potential opponent. Previous precedent In the end of last year, Amanda Serrano also relinquished her championship after the organization refused to allow her to participate in fights under the identical regulations as fighters’ boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds. Organization’s viewpoint The council head, the president, had mentioned earlier in 2023 that they would not authorize extended rounds in women’s bouts. “In tennis female players compete fewer sets, for basketball the hoop is lower and the ball is smaller and those are non-contact activities. We support the health and protection of the fighters,” he stated on social media. Present practice The majority of female championship bouts have ten rounds of shorter duration each, and the British boxer was among more than two dozen boxers – including Serrano – who launched a campaign in recently to have the choice to fight under the identical regulations as men. Fighting history The athlete, who holds a 21-1 professional boxing record, emphasized that her protest is more than individual choice, framing it as a fight for coming generations of female athletes. “It’s an honor of my accomplishment in earning a WBC champion, but it’s right to protest for what’s right and for the future of the sport,” she concluded. Coming actions The athlete is not leaving from professional fighting completely, however, with her management team MVP stating she intends to seek other championship opportunities and high-profile fights while continuing to demand on competing in extended rounds.