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The British fighter decided to vacate her WBC super-lightweight title on recently as an act of defiance against the status quo in the sport for women, demanding the opportunity to fight in three-minute rounds like men fighters.

Stand against inequality

The boxer’s move to vacate her world title stems from her clear disagreement with the WBC’s rule that women boxers fight in shorter rounds, which the experienced fighter views as unequal treatment.

“The sport for women has come a long way, but there’s still work to be done,” the boxer declared. “I firmly believe in fairness and that includes the option to fight equal rounds, identical prospects, and the same recognition.”

Background of the belt

Cameron was upgraded to WBC super-lightweight world champion when former champion Taylor was categorized “inactive champion” as she paused from the sport. The World Boxing Council was set to have a purse bid on that day for a fight between the champion and other UK fighter her potential opponent.

Previous precedent

In late 2023, Amanda Serrano similarly gave up her WBC title after the organization would not authorize her to fight in bouts under the same rule-set as male boxing, with extended rounds.

Organization’s viewpoint

The WBC president, Sulaimán, had mentioned previously that they would not approve extended rounds in women’s bouts. “In tennis they play 3 sets, for basketball the hoop is lower and the ball is smaller and those are not contact sports. We support the safety and wellbeing of the fighters,” he commented on X.

Current standard

Typically women’s championship matches have ten rounds of shorter duration each, and the fighter was among over twenty fighters – like Serrano – who initiated an effort in recently to have the choice to compete under the identical regulations as men fighters.

Professional record

The athlete, who maintains a 21-1 professional boxing record, made clear that her demonstration extends beyond her own wishes, presenting it as a fight for the next wave of female boxers. “I’m proud of my accomplishment in attaining a title holder, but it’s moment to make a statement for equality and for the sport’s development,” she concluded.

Future plans

The athlete is not retiring from professional fighting completely, however, with her representatives her promotion company indicating she plans to pursue alternative belt prospects and marquee bouts while maintaining her insistence on fighting in extended rounds.