Chantelle Cameron is set to make history in the boxing ring, aiming to become a world champion in a second weight class. But here's where it gets controversial: she's planning to fight over three-minute rounds, a format typically reserved for men's bouts. In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Cameron expressed her determination to prove that women can excel in this format, stating, 'I feel like I really want to perform. I'm doing 10 threes, I'm absolutely ecstatic.'
Cameron's goal is to lead the way for women in boxing, hoping that more women will follow her example. She believes that her performance in three-minute rounds will demonstrate that women can handle the same duration as men, and she's particularly motivated by her rematch defeat to Irish superstar Katie Taylor, which she believes she would have won if the rounds were longer.
However, any chances of a third fight with Taylor now look remote. Despite this, Cameron's focus remains on her upcoming fight against Michaela Kotaskova for the WBO super-welterweight title on April 5th, live on Sky Sports. 'I'm buzzing, back boxing in the UK, but to be honest, I'm more excited about the three-minute rounds,' Cameron said. 'I want to make the statement that women can do three-minute rounds and not drop the performance.'
The WBO and British Boxing Board of Control are expected to support Cameron's innovative approach, and she's determined to make an impact with this fight. Will she succeed in breaking new ground for women in boxing? Only time will tell. But one thing's for sure: this fight is set to be a memorable one.
