Britain’s Chantelle Cameron has vacated her WBC light-welterweight world title in protest at not with the ability to compete underneath the identical guidelines as male fighters.
Cameron feels ladies’s boxers ought to combat over three-minute rounds, like their male counterparts, however the World Boxing Council mandated that ladies combat over two-minute rounds.
Girls’s skilled boxing title fights are usually contested over 10 rounds, whereas the boys have 12 rounds.
“Women’s boxing has come a long way, but there’s still progress to be made,” mentioned Cameron.
“I’ve at all times believed in equality and that features the selection to combat equal rounds, equal alternatives, and equal respect.
“I’m proud of my accomplishment in becoming a WBC champion, but it’s time to take a stand for what’s right and for the future of the sport.”
Cameron was interim champion however turned WBC light-welterweight world champion in September after Katie Taylor determined to step away from boxing.
The 34-year-old, from Northampton, beat Taylor in Could 2023 to develop into undisputed champion however misplaced the rematch later that 12 months.
The WBC had been set to have a handbag bid on Friday for a combat between Cameron and fellow British boxer Sandy Ryan.
American boxer Amanda Serrano vacated her WBC title in 2023 after being not being allowed to combat 12 three-minute rounds.
