Chantelle Cameron gives up WBC world title over lack of equality in boxing

Chantelle Cameron gives up WBC world title over lack of equality in boxing

Britain’s Chantelle Cameron has vacated her WBC light-welterweight world title in protest at not having the ability to compete under the same guidelines as male fighters.

In women’s skilled boxing title fights are often over 10 rounds, each of two minutes, while males’s title bouts are 12 rounds of three minutes.

“Women’s boxing has come a long way, but there’s still progress to be made,” said 34-year-old Cameron.

“I’ve always believed in equality, and that includes the choice to fight equal rounds, equal opportunities, and equal respect.

“I’m proud of my accomplishment in changing into a WBC champion, however it is time to take a stand for what’s proper and…

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