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Chantelle Cameron Vacates WBC Title in Protest of Two-Minute Rounds Rule

The former undisputed champion says she will seek marquee fights under three-minute rounds with backing from Most Valuable Promotions.

Overview

  • Cameron relinquished the super-lightweight belt on Oct. 31 rather than proceed to a WBC purse bid for a mandated defense against Sandy Ryan.
  • She had been elevated to full champion last month after Katie Taylor was designated champion in recess.
  • Her camp says she will continue boxing and pursue other championship opportunities while insisting on three-minute rounds.
  • The WBC defends its two-minute limit for women on safety grounds, with president Mauricio Sulaiman stating it will not sanction 12 three-minute rounds.
  • Amanda Serrano vacated a WBC title in 2023 for the same reason, and other sanctioning bodies may permit three-minute rounds if both fighters agree.