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Chantelle Cameron decided to vacate her WBC super-lightweight title on Friday as a form of protest against existing rules in women’s boxing, calling for the right to battle in longer rounds similar to male boxers.

Demonstration against disparity

Her choice to relinquish her world title comes from her clear disagreement with the WBC’s requirement that female fighters fight in reduced rounds, which the veteran boxer considers unequal treatment.

“Women’s boxing has made great strides, but there’s still work to be done,” Cameron stated. “I’ve always believed in fairness and that includes the right to fight equal rounds, the same chances, and identical regard.”

Context of the championship

The fighter was elevated to world championship status when former champion Taylor was designated “temporary champion” as she stepped away from professional fighting. The World Boxing Council was preparing for a financial bid on recently for a bout between Cameron and fellow British boxer her potential opponent.

Prior instance

In the end of last year, another female fighter also relinquished her WBC title after the organization declined to permit her to participate in fights under the identical regulations as fighters’ boxing, with extended rounds.

Organization’s viewpoint

The WBC president, the president, had stated before that they would not sanction 12 three-minute rounds in women’s boxing. “In tennis female players compete three sets, regarding basketball the rim is reduced and the ball is smaller and those are less physical sports. We stand by the welfare of the fighters,” he commented on X.

Current standard

The majority of female championship bouts have 10 rounds of two minutes each each, and the British boxer was one of over twenty fighters – like Serrano – who launched a campaign in 2023 to have the right to participate under the equivalent conditions as men.

Professional record

The athlete, who maintains a 21-1 professional boxing record, emphasized that her stand extends beyond personal preference, presenting it as a fight for the next wave of female boxers. “I feel proud of my accomplishment in earning a title holder, but it’s right to protest for what’s right and for the boxing’s progression,” she concluded.

Future plans

Cameron is not retiring from the sport completely, however, with her management team MVP saying she aims to chase alternative belt prospects and high-profile fights while continuing to demand on fighting in longer duration fights.