🔗 Share this article The fighter Cameron gives up WBC championship in stand against rules for women boxers Chantelle Cameron voluntarily gave up her world championship belt on Friday as an act of defiance against existing rules in women’s boxing, demanding the opportunity to fight in extended rounds matching male boxers. Protest against unequal treatment The boxer’s move to vacate her title comes from her clear disagreement with the WBC’s mandate that female fighters participate in shorter rounds, which the experienced fighter views as unequal treatment. “Women’s boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still room for improvement,” she announced. “My conviction has always been in equal treatment and that includes the right to fight equal rounds, the same chances, and equal respect.” History of the championship The fighter was elevated to title holder when the previous title holder was categorized “temporary champion” as she paused from professional fighting. The WBC was set to have a financial bid on recently for a match between the champion and fellow British boxer the challenger. Earlier case In late 2023, Amanda Serrano similarly gave up her championship after the governing body declined to permit her to participate in bouts under the identical regulations as men’s boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds. Council’s stance The council head, Mauricio Sulaimán, had stated before that they would not authorize longer fights in women’s boxing. “Regarding tennis women play fewer sets, in basketball the basket is shorter and the ball smaller and those are less physical sports. We support the welfare of the boxers,” he commented on his platform. Current standard Most women’s title fights have 10 rounds of reduced time each, and the fighter was among over twenty fighters – like Serrano – who initiated an effort in recently to have the choice to compete under the identical regulations as men fighters. Fighting history The boxer, who maintains a impressive fight record, stated clearly that her protest goes beyond personal preference, framing it as a struggle for the next wave of female athletes. “I’m proud of my success in attaining a title holder, but it’s right to protest for what’s right and for the boxing’s progression,” she added. Future plans The athlete is not retiring from the sport completely, however, with her management team MVP indicating she intends to seek alternative belt prospects and marquee bouts while continuing to demand on participating in longer duration fights.