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The super-lightweight champion voluntarily gave up her WBC super-lightweight title on this week as a form of protest against existing rules in female boxing, insisting on the opportunity to battle in extended rounds matching male boxers.

Stand against unequal treatment

Her choice to vacate her championship belt stems from her clear disagreement with the World Boxing Council’s mandate that women participate in reduced rounds, which the experienced fighter regards as unequal treatment.

“Women’s boxing has made great strides, but there’s still work to be done,” Cameron stated. “I firmly believe in equal treatment and that includes the right to compete under equal conditions, the same chances, and equal respect.”

Context of the belt

The British boxer was elevated to title holder when Katie Taylor was categorized “temporary champion” as she took a break from professional fighting. The World Boxing Council was planning to hold a financial bid on recently for a match between Cameron and fellow British boxer her potential opponent.

Earlier case

In December 2023, another female fighter likewise vacated her WBC title after the governing body refused to allow her to participate in fights under the identical regulations as men’s boxing, with extended rounds.

Council’s stance

The council head, Sulaimán, had stated previously that they would not authorize longer fights in female matches. “Regarding tennis they play three sets, in basketball the hoop is lower and the ball smaller and those are not contact sports. We stand by the safety and wellbeing of the boxers,” he commented on social media.

Existing norm

Most women’s title fights have ten rounds of two minutes each each, and Cameron was one of more than two dozen boxers – including Serrano – who started a movement in last year to have the choice to fight under the same rules as men fighters.

Career statistics

The athlete, who holds a strong career statistics, made clear that her protest is more than personal preference, framing it as a struggle for coming generations of women fighters. “It’s an honor of my success in attaining a world champion, but it’s time to take a stand for what’s right and for the sport’s development,” she continued.

Coming actions

The fighter is not retiring from professional fighting completely, however, with her management team her promotion company indicating she plans to pursue different title chances and marquee bouts while maintaining her insistence on fighting in extended rounds.