🔗 Share this article The fighter Cameron vacates World Boxing Council title in protest against female boxing regulations Chantelle Cameron decided to vacate her WBC super-lightweight title on Friday as a symbolic gesture against current regulations in women’s boxing, demanding the right to compete in longer rounds matching male counterparts. Stand against inequality Her choice to relinquish her title comes from her firm stance with the World Boxing Council’s requirement that female fighters participate in shorter rounds, which the experienced fighter considers unfair standards. “Women’s boxing has made great strides, but there’s still room for improvement,” the boxer declared. “I’ve always believed in fairness and that includes the choice to fight equal rounds, equal opportunities, and the same recognition.” Context of the championship The fighter was elevated to world championship status when Katie Taylor was categorized “temporary champion” as she stepped away from professional fighting. The WBC was set to have a purse bid on that day for a bout between Cameron and fellow British boxer the challenger. Prior instance In the end of last year, another female fighter also relinquished her belt after the council would not authorize her to participate in bouts under the same rule-set as male boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds. Council’s stance The council head, Sulaimán, had declared previously that they would not approve extended rounds in women’s bouts. “Regarding tennis women play fewer sets, for basketball the rim is reduced and the ball smaller and those are non-contact activities. We stand by the welfare of the athletes,” he wrote on social media. Present practice Typically women’s championship matches have multiple rounds of two minutes each each, and the British boxer was among more than two dozen boxers – like Serrano – who started a movement in 2023 to have the option to fight under the identical regulations as men. Career statistics The athlete, who boasts a impressive fight record, stated clearly that her protest extends beyond individual choice, describing it as a fight for the next wave of female athletes. “It’s an honor of my achievement in earning a WBC champion, but it’s time to take a stand for justice and for the sport’s development,” she continued. Next steps The fighter is not stepping away from the sport completely, however, with her management team MVP saying she plans to pursue alternative belt prospects and prestigious matches while maintaining her insistence on competing in longer duration fights.