🔗 Share this article The fighter Cameron relinquishes World Boxing Council title in demonstration against female boxing regulations Chantelle Cameron decided to vacate her world championship belt on Friday as an act of defiance against current regulations in the sport for women, calling for the opportunity to battle in extended rounds similar to men fighters. Demonstration against inequality Cameron’s decision to relinquish her championship belt stems from her clear disagreement with the boxing governing body’s rule that women boxers compete in shorter rounds, which the veteran boxer views as unfair standards. “The sport for women has made great strides, but there’s still room for improvement,” the boxer declared. “I’ve always believed in equal treatment and that includes the right to compete under equal conditions, the same chances, and identical regard.” History of the championship The British boxer was upgraded to title holder when Katie Taylor was categorized “temporary champion” as she stepped away from professional fighting. The boxing organization was preparing for a contract bid on Friday for a fight between the champion and compatriot her potential opponent. Earlier case In late 2023, another female fighter likewise vacated her belt after the organization declined to permit her to fight in matches under the identical regulations as men’s boxing, with longer duration fights. WBC’s position The WBC president, the president, had declared previously that they would not authorize longer fights in women’s boxing. “Regarding tennis female players compete fewer sets, in basketball the basket is shorter and the size is reduced and those are not contact sports. We support the safety and wellbeing of the athletes,” he stated on X. Current standard Typically women’s championship matches have multiple rounds of two minutes each each, and the fighter was one of more than two dozen boxers – like Serrano – who launched a campaign in last year to have the option to participate under the equivalent conditions as male boxers. Professional record The athlete, who boasts a impressive fight record, stated clearly that her demonstration extends beyond her own wishes, describing it as a fight for future generations of women fighters. “It’s an honor of my success in becoming a WBC champion, but it’s right to protest for equality and for the boxing’s progression,” she concluded. Coming actions Cameron is not stepping away from boxing entirely, however, with her promoters her team indicating she plans to pursue alternative belt prospects and high-profile fights while persisting in her requirement on fighting in three-minute rounds.