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The British fighter 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 option to battle in three-minute rounds like male boxers.

Protest against disparity

Cameron’s decision to relinquish her championship belt originates from her clear disagreement with the World Boxing Council’s requirement that women compete in shorter rounds, which the veteran boxer views as gender disparity.

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

History of the title

The British boxer was elevated to world championship status when the previous title holder was designated “Champion in Recess” as she stepped away from professional fighting. The WBC was set to have a contract bid on that day for a match between Cameron and other UK fighter her potential opponent.

Earlier case

In late 2023, fellow boxer Serrano similarly gave up her WBC title after the council refused to allow her to fight in bouts under the equivalent rules as men’s boxing, with longer duration fights.

Organization’s viewpoint

The WBC president, the president, had mentioned previously that they would not approve extended rounds in women’s bouts. “Regarding tennis female players compete 3 sets, regarding basketball the basket is shorter and the ball smaller and those are non-contact activities. We support the safety and wellbeing of the fighters,” he wrote on social media.

Current standard

Most women’s title fights have multiple rounds of reduced time each, and the British boxer was part of more than two dozen boxers – like Serrano – who started a movement in 2023 to have the option to fight under the same rules as male boxers.

Professional record

The athlete, who holds a impressive fight record, emphasized that her stand extends beyond her own wishes, framing it as a fight for the next wave of women fighters. “It’s an honor of my achievement in earning a title holder, but it’s right to protest for equality and for the sport’s development,” she continued.

Future plans

The fighter is not leaving from boxing altogether, however, with her representatives MVP indicating she aims to chase alternative belt prospects and marquee bouts while continuing to demand on participating in longer duration fights.