Chantelle Cameron vacates World Boxing Council title in protest against women’s boxing rules
The British fighter chose to relinquish her WBC super-lightweight title on recently as an act of defiance against existing rules in women’s boxing, insisting on the option to compete in three-minute rounds similar to men fighters.
Protest against disparity
The boxer’s move to relinquish her title stems from her clear disagreement with the World Boxing Council’s rule that women participate in two-minute rounds, which the veteran boxer regards as unfair standards.
“Women’s boxing has made great strides, but there’s still work to be done,” the boxer declared. “I’ve always believed in equality and that includes the option to fight equal rounds, the same chances, and equal respect.”
Background of the belt
Cameron was elevated to WBC super-lightweight world champion when former champion Taylor was designated “Champion in Recess” as she paused from boxing. The boxing organization was preparing for a financial bid on recently for a fight between the champion and other UK fighter her potential opponent.
Prior instance
In December 2023, another female fighter likewise vacated her WBC title after the governing body would not authorize her to participate in bouts under the equivalent rules as male boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.
Organization’s viewpoint
The council head, the president, had declared before that they would not sanction longer fights in female matches. “Regarding tennis women play fewer sets, regarding basketball the hoop is lower and the ball smaller and those are not contact sports. We stand by the safety and wellbeing of the fighters,” he stated on social media.
Existing norm
Most women’s title fights have ten rounds of two minutes each each, and the fighter was part of more than two dozen boxers – like Serrano – who started a movement in recently to have the right to participate under the same rules as men.
Professional record
The athlete, who boasts a strong career statistics, stated clearly that her protest is more than her own wishes, presenting it as a struggle for the next wave of women fighters. “I feel proud of my accomplishment in attaining a WBC champion, but it’s moment to make a statement for justice and for the boxing’s progression,” she added.
Future plans
The athlete is not stepping away from boxing completely, however, with her promoters her promotion company indicating she aims to chase other championship opportunities and high-profile fights while maintaining her insistence on participating in three-minute rounds.
