🔗 Share this article

The British fighter chose to relinquish her world championship belt on recently as a form of protest against the status quo in the sport for women, demanding the option to battle in three-minute rounds matching men fighters.

Stand against inequality

The boxer’s move to relinquish her title comes from her clear disagreement with the WBC’s rule that women compete in two-minute rounds, which the 34-year-old regards as unequal treatment.

“Female boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still work to be done,” Cameron stated. “My conviction has always been in equal treatment and that includes the option to fight equal rounds, identical prospects, and identical regard.”

History of the championship

The fighter was promoted to WBC super-lightweight world champion when former champion Taylor was categorized “temporary champion” as she paused from the sport. The World Boxing Council was set to have a financial bid on recently for a bout between the champion and compatriot Sandy Ryan.

Previous precedent

In December 2023, another female fighter also relinquished her WBC title after the governing body refused to allow her to fight in matches under the equivalent rules as male boxing, with extended rounds.

Council’s stance

The organization’s leader, Mauricio Sulaimán, had declared earlier in 2023 that they would not sanction longer fights in female matches. “Regarding tennis they play fewer sets, in basketball the basket is shorter and the ball is smaller and those are non-contact activities. We support the health and protection of the athletes,” he wrote on his platform.

Existing norm

Most women’s title fights have multiple rounds of shorter duration each, and the fighter was part of more than two dozen boxers – such as Serrano – who launched a campaign in recently to have the right to participate under the identical regulations as men fighters.

Fighting history

The boxer, who holds a 21-1 professional boxing record, stated clearly that her demonstration extends beyond personal preference, describing it as a fight for coming generations of women fighters. “I’m proud of my success in becoming a world champion, but it’s time to take a stand for equality and for the sport’s development,” she added.

Future plans

Cameron is not retiring from boxing altogether, however, with her representatives MVP stating she plans to pursue different title chances and high-profile fights while maintaining her insistence on participating in three-minute rounds.