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The British fighter voluntarily gave up her world championship belt on recently as a form of protest against current regulations in women’s boxing, demanding the right to compete in longer rounds similar to male counterparts.

Demonstration against disparity

Her choice to relinquish her title comes from her clear disagreement with the boxing governing body’s mandate that women boxers participate in shorter rounds, which the experienced fighter considers gender disparity.

“Women’s boxing has come a long way, but there’s still room for improvement,” Cameron stated. “My conviction has always been in fairness and that includes the choice to compete under equal conditions, equal opportunities, and equal respect.”

Background of the championship

The fighter was elevated to WBC super-lightweight world champion when Katie Taylor was categorized “Champion in Recess” as she took a break from the sport. The WBC was set to have a purse bid on that day for a fight between Cameron and fellow British boxer Sandy Ryan.

Previous precedent

In late 2023, fellow boxer Serrano likewise vacated her WBC title after the governing body refused to allow her to compete in matches under the equivalent rules as men’s boxing, with extended rounds.

WBC’s position

The council head, Sulaimán, had mentioned earlier in 2023 that they would not sanction longer fights in women’s bouts. “In tennis they play 3 sets, regarding basketball the rim is reduced and the size is reduced and those are not contact sports. We stand by the welfare of the boxers,” he wrote on social media.

Existing norm

Typically women’s championship matches have 10 rounds of two minutes each each, and the fighter was among over twenty fighters – including Serrano – who initiated an effort in recently to have the right to fight under the same rules as male boxers.

Career statistics

The athlete, who boasts a impressive fight record, emphasized that her protest extends beyond individual choice, describing it as a battle for future generations of female boxers. “I’m proud of my accomplishment in becoming a world champion, but it’s right to protest for justice and for the future of the sport,” she concluded.

Future plans

The athlete is not retiring from the sport completely, however, with her representatives MVP saying she plans to pursue different title chances and prestigious matches while maintaining her insistence on participating in three-minute rounds.