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The super-lightweight champion decided to vacate her WBC super-lightweight title on recently as a symbolic gesture against existing rules in women’s boxing, demanding the opportunity to battle in longer rounds like men fighters.

Protest against disparity

Her choice to relinquish her world title comes from her firm stance with the WBC’s mandate that women boxers fight in shorter rounds, which the veteran boxer regards as unequal treatment.

“Women’s boxing has made great strides, but there’s still progress to be made,” Cameron stated. “I firmly believe in equality and that includes the choice to have identical rules, equal opportunities, and identical regard.”

History of the belt

Cameron was elevated to world championship status when Katie Taylor was named “temporary champion” as she stepped away from professional fighting. The World Boxing Council was set to have a contract bid on recently for a fight between Cameron and fellow British boxer Sandy Ryan.

Prior instance

In the end of last year, another female fighter likewise vacated her WBC title after the organization would not authorize her to participate in bouts under the equivalent rules as men’s boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.

Organization’s viewpoint

The organization’s leader, Sulaimán, had mentioned previously that they would not authorize longer fights in female matches. “In tennis women play 3 sets, for basketball the basket is shorter and the ball is smaller and those are less physical sports. We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the athletes,” he stated on X.

Present practice

Most women’s title fights have multiple rounds of two minutes each each, and the British boxer was part of numerous athletes – like Serrano – who launched a campaign in 2023 to have the choice to fight under the same rules as male boxers.

Fighting history

The boxer, who maintains a impressive fight record, emphasized that her stand goes beyond personal preference, describing it as a fight for the next wave of female boxers. “I’m proud of my achievement in attaining a title holder, but it’s right to protest for justice and for the future of the sport,” she continued.

Future plans

The athlete is not stepping away from the sport completely, however, with her representatives her team saying she aims to chase different title chances and high-profile fights while maintaining her insistence on competing in longer duration fights.