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Chantelle Cameron decided to vacate her WBC super-lightweight title on Friday as a symbolic gesture against the status quo in female boxing, insisting on the option to fight in longer rounds similar to men fighters.

Stand against inequality

Cameron’s decision to relinquish her title stems from her firm stance with the boxing governing body’s requirement that women fight in shorter rounds, which the experienced fighter regards as unequal treatment.

“Women’s boxing has come a long way, but there’s still progress to be made,” she announced. “I’ve always believed in equality and that includes the option to fight equal rounds, equal opportunities, and identical regard.”

History of the belt

The British boxer was upgraded to world championship status when Katie Taylor was designated “temporary champion” as she stepped away from boxing. The boxing organization was set to have a financial bid on recently for a match between the champion and other UK fighter the challenger.

Earlier case

In the end of last year, another female fighter also relinquished her championship after the organization declined to permit her to fight in matches under the identical regulations as male boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.

WBC’s position

The WBC president, the president, had stated previously that they would not approve 12 three-minute rounds in women’s bouts. “Regarding tennis women play 3 sets, for basketball the rim is reduced and the ball is smaller and those are non-contact activities. We support the welfare of the athletes,” he wrote on his platform.

Current standard

Typically women’s championship matches have 10 rounds of reduced time each, and the British boxer was part of more than two dozen boxers – including Serrano – who launched a campaign in last year to have the choice to participate under the equivalent conditions as men fighters.

Professional record

The boxer, who maintains a impressive fight record, made clear that her demonstration is more than personal preference, describing it as a fight for coming generations of female boxers. “It’s an honor of my success in attaining a title holder, but it’s moment to make a statement for what’s right and for the sport’s development,” she added.

Future plans

The fighter is not stepping away from boxing altogether, however, with her management team her team saying she intends to seek other championship opportunities and prestigious matches while continuing to demand on fighting in longer duration fights.