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The British fighter decided to vacate her WBC super-lightweight title on recently as a form of protest against current regulations in female boxing, insisting on the right to fight in longer rounds similar to men fighters.

Protest against unequal treatment

Her choice to vacate her championship belt comes from her clear disagreement with the boxing governing body’s mandate that women compete in two-minute rounds, which the 34-year-old views as unfair standards.

“Female boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still progress to be made,” the boxer declared. “I’ve always believed in equality and that includes the right to have identical rules, identical prospects, and equal respect.”

History of the championship

The fighter was promoted to WBC super-lightweight world champion when the previous title holder was categorized “temporary champion” as she paused from professional fighting. The World Boxing Council was set to have a purse bid on Friday for a bout between Cameron and compatriot the challenger.

Earlier case

In late 2023, Amanda Serrano similarly gave up her belt after the governing body would not authorize her to compete in bouts under the identical regulations as male boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.

Organization’s viewpoint

The WBC president, the president, had declared before that they would not authorize extended rounds in female matches. “In tennis female players compete three sets, for basketball the rim is reduced and the ball is smaller and those are less physical sports. We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the fighters,” he stated on X.

Existing norm

Typically women’s championship matches have ten rounds of shorter duration each, and the fighter was part of numerous athletes – like Serrano – who started a movement in 2023 to have the option to fight under the same rules as men fighters.

Career statistics

Cameron, who maintains a 21-1 professional boxing record, emphasized that her demonstration is more than individual choice, framing it as a struggle for future generations of women fighters. “I feel proud of my achievement in becoming a WBC champion, but it’s right to protest for justice and for the future of the sport,” she concluded.

Next steps

The fighter is not retiring from boxing completely, however, with her representatives MVP indicating she intends to seek other championship opportunities and high-profile fights while maintaining her insistence on participating in longer duration fights.