🔗 Share this article Chantelle Cameron vacates WBC belt in protest against female boxing regulations The super-lightweight champion decided to vacate her prestigious boxing title on this week as a symbolic gesture against current regulations in women’s boxing, demanding the right to compete in longer rounds matching male boxers. Protest against inequality Her choice to relinquish her championship belt comes from her firm stance with the boxing governing body’s mandate that female fighters compete in reduced rounds, which the experienced fighter considers unequal treatment. “The sport for women has advanced significantly, but there’s still work to be done,” the boxer declared. “I’ve always believed in fairness and that includes the right to compete under equal conditions, equal opportunities, and equal respect.” Context of the belt The British boxer was upgraded to WBC super-lightweight world champion when Katie Taylor was designated “Champion in Recess” as she took a break from the sport. The WBC was planning to hold a contract bid on that day for a fight between the champion and fellow British boxer the challenger. Earlier case In late 2023, another female fighter likewise vacated her championship after the governing body would not authorize her to fight in matches under the identical regulations as fighters’ boxing, with longer duration fights. Organization’s viewpoint The WBC president, the president, had stated earlier in 2023 that they would not approve 12 three-minute rounds in women’s bouts. “In tennis female players compete 3 sets, for basketball the basket is shorter and the ball smaller and those are not contact sports. We support the safety and wellbeing of the fighters,” he wrote on X. Existing norm The majority of female championship bouts have ten rounds of reduced time each, and the British boxer was one of over twenty fighters – such as Serrano – who launched a campaign in last year to have the choice to participate under the same rules as male boxers. Fighting history The athlete, who holds a impressive fight record, stated clearly that her demonstration extends beyond individual choice, presenting it as a fight for coming generations of female athletes. “I’m proud of my success in attaining a WBC champion, but it’s moment to make a statement for justice and for the sport’s development,” she concluded. Coming actions The athlete is not retiring from boxing altogether, however, with her representatives MVP stating she aims to chase different title chances and high-profile fights while continuing to demand on participating in extended rounds.