Get ready to witness history in the making! Chantelle Cameron is about to shatter barriers in women's boxing, and she’s not holding back. In a bold move, Cameron is set to fight over three-minute rounds—a format traditionally reserved for men's bouts—as she aims to claim the WBO super-welterweight title and become a world champion in her second weight class. But here’s where it gets controversial: Cameron believes this change would have been a game-changer in her previous fight against Katie Taylor, the Irish superstar who handed her the only loss of her career. 'With three-minute rounds, I would have knocked out Katie Taylor!' Cameron declared. Could this be the future of women's boxing, or is it a step too far? Let’s dive in.
On Sunday, April 5, Cameron will face Michaela Kotaskova at London’s Olympia, live on Sky Sports. This fight isn’t just about winning a title—it’s about proving a point. 'I’m buzzing to be back boxing in the UK, but honestly, I’m more excited about the three-minute rounds,' Cameron told Sky Sports. 'I want to show that women can handle this format without dropping the performance. I’m here to lead the way.'
Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, is confident the change will stick. 'The WBO and the British Boxing Board of Control are fully supportive,' he said. But this isn’t just about Cameron’s ambition—it’s about challenging the status quo. 'I’m doing 10 three-minute rounds, and I’m ecstatic,' she added. 'I need to make a statement. I want more women to follow suit. I’m hoping I’ll never go back to two-minute rounds.'
And this is the part most people miss: Cameron’s motivation runs deep. Her rematch loss to Taylor still stings, and she’s convinced the longer rounds would have tipped the scales in her favor. 'Katie was hanging on for dear life with two-minute rounds,' Cameron insisted. 'With three minutes, I would have finished her.' But with Taylor’s career winding down, a third fight seems unlikely. 'I wish Katie would fight her again,' Bidarian said, 'but I can’t blame her for not wanting that type of challenge at this stage.'
Is Cameron’s push for three-minute rounds the future of women’s boxing, or is she biting off more than she can chew? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. One thing’s for sure: this fight is about more than a title—it’s about redefining what’s possible. Don’t miss Chantelle Cameron vs. Michaela Kotaskova on April 5, live on Sky Sports. This is one for the history books!
