Britain's Chantel Cameron has vacated her WBC light-welterweight world title in protest at not with the ability to compete beneath the identical guidelines as male fighters.
Title fights in girls's skilled boxing sometimes final over 10 rounds, every lasting two minutes, whereas males's title fights final 12 rounds of three minutes every.
“Women's boxing has come a long way, but there is still progress to be made,” stated Cameron, 34.
“I have always believed in equality, and that includes equal rounds, equal opportunities and the option to fight with equal respect.
“I am proud of my accomplishment to become WBC Champion, but now is the time to take a stand for what is right and for the future of the sport.”
Cameron was elevated from 'interim' champion to full WBC light-welterweight world champion final month after Ireland's Katie Taylor knowledgeable the sanctioning physique that she deliberate to take a while away from boxing.
Since turning skilled in 2017, Cameron has received 21 of twenty-two fights, is the previous undisputed light-welterweight world champion, and in addition holds a world title at light-weight.
In May 2023, she handed Taylor the primary defeat of her profession and have become the undisputed champion, earlier than dropping a rematch six months later.
A trilogy match was made obligatory, however Taylor determined to not pursue it as he has taken a break from the game.
With inputs from BBC