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The super-lightweight champion chose to relinquish her prestigious boxing title on this week as a symbolic gesture against current regulations in women’s boxing, demanding the right to battle in three-minute rounds similar to men fighters.

Stand against disparity

Cameron’s decision to vacate her championship belt originates from her firm stance with the WBC’s requirement that women boxers participate in reduced rounds, which the experienced fighter considers unfair standards.

“Female boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still room for improvement,” the boxer declared. “I’ve always believed in fairness and that includes the right to compete under equal conditions, identical prospects, and equal respect.”

Context of the title

The British boxer was promoted to WBC super-lightweight world champion when former champion Taylor was named “Champion in Recess” as she stepped away from the sport. The World Boxing Council was planning to hold a financial bid on recently for a fight between the champion and compatriot the challenger.

Previous precedent

In December 2023, another female fighter similarly gave up her WBC title after the council declined to permit her to fight in fights under the equivalent rules as men’s boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.

WBC’s position

The WBC president, Sulaimán, had declared previously that they would not authorize extended rounds in women’s boxing. “For tennis they play 3 sets, in basketball the basket is shorter and the size is reduced and those are non-contact activities. We support the welfare of the boxers,” he commented on social media.

Present practice

Most women’s title fights have multiple rounds of two minutes each each, and the British boxer was among more than two dozen boxers – including Serrano – who launched a campaign in last year to have the choice to compete under the same rules as male boxers.

Professional record

Cameron, who holds a 21-1 professional boxing record, emphasized that her stand goes beyond individual choice, describing it as a battle for coming generations of women fighters. “I feel proud of my accomplishment in attaining a WBC champion, but it’s moment to make a statement for what’s right and for the boxing’s progression,” she concluded.

Future plans

The athlete is not leaving from professional fighting entirely, however, with her management team her team stating she plans to pursue other championship opportunities and marquee bouts while maintaining her insistence on fighting in extended rounds.