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The British fighter voluntarily gave up her prestigious boxing title on recently as an act of defiance against current regulations in women’s boxing, insisting on the right to battle in longer rounds similar to male boxers.

Protest against inequality

Cameron’s decision to relinquish her world title comes from her firm stance with the boxing governing body’s mandate that women participate in two-minute rounds, which the experienced fighter regards as unequal treatment.

“The sport for women has come a long way, but there’s still work to be done,” the boxer declared. “My conviction has always been in equality and that includes the right to compete under equal conditions, identical prospects, and the same recognition.”

Background of the championship

The British boxer was promoted to WBC super-lightweight world champion when former champion Taylor was named “inactive champion” as she took a break from professional fighting. The boxing organization was planning to hold a financial bid on recently for a match between the champion and fellow British boxer Sandy Ryan.

Earlier case

In late 2023, fellow boxer Serrano likewise vacated her belt after the organization declined to permit her to participate in fights under the same rule-set as male boxing, with longer duration fights.

WBC’s position

The organization’s leader, Sulaimán, had mentioned before that they would not authorize 12 three-minute rounds in female matches. “Regarding tennis female players compete fewer sets, for basketball the hoop is lower and the size is reduced and those are less physical sports. We support the safety and wellbeing of the boxers,” he commented on social media.

Present practice

The majority of female championship bouts have ten rounds of reduced time each, and the fighter was among more than two dozen boxers – such as Serrano – who started a movement in last year to have the right to compete under the equivalent conditions as male boxers.

Fighting history

The boxer, who maintains a 21-1 professional boxing record, stated clearly that her demonstration extends beyond her own wishes, framing it as a struggle for future generations of women fighters. “I’m proud of my success in attaining a world champion, but it’s moment to make a statement for equality and for the sport’s development,” she added.

Future plans

The fighter is not retiring from professional fighting entirely, however, with her promoters her team indicating she plans to pursue other championship opportunities and prestigious matches while persisting in her requirement on competing in extended rounds.