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Chantelle Cameron voluntarily gave up her WBC super-lightweight title on Friday as a form of protest against the status quo in women’s boxing, insisting on the right to fight in extended rounds matching men fighters.

Protest against unequal treatment

Her choice to vacate her world title comes from her firm stance with the WBC’s mandate that women boxers participate in reduced rounds, which the 34-year-old views as unequal treatment.

“Female boxing has made great strides, but there’s still room for improvement,” Cameron stated. “My conviction has always been in equality and that includes the option to fight equal rounds, equal opportunities, and identical regard.”

Background of the title

Cameron was upgraded to WBC super-lightweight world champion when former champion Taylor was categorized “Champion in Recess” as she paused from boxing. The WBC was planning to hold a purse bid on that day for a match between the champion and other UK fighter Sandy Ryan.

Prior instance

In December 2023, fellow boxer Serrano similarly gave up her championship after the organization would not authorize her to fight in fights under the identical regulations as men’s boxing, with extended rounds.

Organization’s viewpoint

The organization’s leader, Mauricio Sulaimán, had mentioned previously that they would not approve 12 three-minute rounds in female matches. “Regarding tennis women play 3 sets, regarding basketball the hoop is lower and the ball smaller and those are non-contact activities. We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the athletes,” he wrote on his platform.

Present practice

The majority of female championship bouts have ten rounds of two minutes each each, and Cameron was among over twenty fighters – such as Serrano – who started a movement in recently to have the right to participate under the equivalent conditions as men.

Fighting history

The boxer, who holds a 21-1 professional boxing record, stated clearly that her stand extends beyond her own wishes, presenting it as a fight for the next wave of women fighters. “I feel proud of my accomplishment in earning a WBC champion, but it’s time to take a stand for equality and for the boxing’s progression,” she continued.

Coming actions

The fighter is not leaving from the sport completely, however, with her representatives MVP stating she intends to seek different title chances and marquee bouts while maintaining her insistence on participating in longer duration fights.