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The super-lightweight champion decided to vacate her world championship belt on recently as a symbolic gesture against current regulations in women’s boxing, insisting on the opportunity to battle in longer rounds matching male boxers.

Protest against disparity

The boxer’s move to give up her title originates from her strong opposition with the WBC’s mandate that women participate in two-minute rounds, which the veteran boxer views as unfair standards.

“Women’s boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still progress to be made,” Cameron stated. “My conviction has always been in equality and that includes the right to compete under equal conditions, equal opportunities, and identical regard.”

Context of the championship

The fighter was upgraded to WBC super-lightweight world champion when the previous title holder was named “inactive champion” as she paused from boxing. The WBC was set to have a purse bid on recently for a match between the champion and other UK fighter Sandy Ryan.

Prior instance

In late 2023, fellow boxer Serrano similarly gave up her belt after the organization declined to permit her to compete in bouts under the equivalent rules as fighters’ boxing, with extended rounds.

Council’s stance

The WBC president, Sulaimán, had stated previously that they would not approve 12 three-minute rounds in female matches. “Regarding tennis women play 3 sets, in basketball the basket is shorter and the ball is smaller and those are not contact sports. We stand by the welfare of the fighters,” he stated on X.

Existing norm

Typically women’s championship matches have multiple rounds of shorter duration each, and the British boxer was part of more than two dozen boxers – such as Serrano – who initiated an effort in 2023 to have the option to fight under the identical regulations as male boxers.

Fighting history

The athlete, who holds a 21-1 professional boxing record, emphasized that her protest extends beyond personal preference, describing it as a battle for the next wave of women fighters. “I’m proud of my success in attaining a WBC champion, but it’s moment to make a statement for equality and for the future of the sport,” she concluded.

Next steps

The fighter is not leaving from professional fighting altogether, however, with her promoters her promotion company stating she aims to chase other championship opportunities and marquee bouts while maintaining her insistence on participating in longer duration fights.