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The super-lightweight champion voluntarily gave up her WBC super-lightweight title on recently as a form of protest against current regulations in the sport for women, insisting on the right to compete in extended rounds like men fighters.

Protest against unequal treatment

The boxer’s move to relinquish her championship belt stems from her strong opposition with the World Boxing Council’s rule that women participate in two-minute rounds, which the 34-year-old regards as unequal treatment.

“Female boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still work to be done,” the boxer declared. “My conviction has always been in fairness and that includes the option to have identical rules, identical prospects, and identical regard.”

Background of the belt

Cameron was elevated to world championship status when former champion Taylor was categorized “Champion in Recess” as she paused from professional fighting. The boxing organization was planning to hold a financial bid on recently for a match between the champion and other UK fighter the challenger.

Earlier case

In late 2023, fellow boxer Serrano also relinquished her WBC title after the council would not authorize her to fight in matches under the same rule-set as fighters’ boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.

Organization’s viewpoint

The WBC president, the president, had stated before that they would not approve 12 three-minute rounds in women’s boxing. “For tennis women play 3 sets, for basketball the hoop is lower and the ball smaller and those are less physical sports. We support the safety and wellbeing of the boxers,” he commented on social media.

Present practice

Most women’s title fights have 10 rounds of two minutes each each, and the fighter was part of numerous athletes – like Serrano – who initiated an effort in recently to have the option to participate under the same rules as men.

Career statistics

The boxer, who maintains a strong career statistics, made clear that her demonstration goes beyond personal preference, describing it as a struggle for the next wave of women fighters. “I’m proud of my achievement in becoming a title holder, but it’s time to take a stand for equality and for the future of the sport,” she added.

Next steps

The athlete is not stepping away from professional fighting altogether, however, with her representatives her promotion company saying she plans to pursue different title chances and prestigious matches while continuing to demand on fighting in longer duration fights.