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The British fighter decided to vacate her prestigious boxing title on this week as a form of protest against current regulations in female boxing, demanding the option to battle in extended rounds matching male boxers.

Stand against unequal treatment

The boxer’s move to give up her title stems from her strong opposition with the WBC’s requirement that female fighters fight in reduced rounds, which the veteran boxer regards as unequal treatment.

“The sport for women has come a long way, but there’s still room for improvement,” Cameron stated. “My conviction has always been in equal treatment and that includes the choice to fight equal rounds, identical prospects, and equal respect.”

Context of the championship

The fighter was promoted to WBC super-lightweight world champion when the previous title holder was designated “temporary champion” as she took a break from the sport. The boxing organization was set to have a purse bid on recently for a fight between the champion and fellow British boxer Sandy Ryan.

Prior instance

In late 2023, Amanda Serrano also relinquished her belt after the governing body would not authorize her to participate in bouts under the same rule-set as men’s boxing, with extended rounds.

WBC’s position

The council head, Mauricio Sulaimán, had stated previously that they would not authorize extended rounds in female matches. “Regarding tennis female players compete 3 sets, in basketball the rim is reduced and the ball is smaller and those are not contact sports. We support the safety and wellbeing of the fighters,” he stated on X.

Existing norm

Typically women’s championship matches have 10 rounds of two minutes each each, and the fighter was among more than two dozen boxers – like Serrano – who initiated an effort in last year to have the choice to participate under the same rules as men.

Professional record

The boxer, who maintains a strong career statistics, stated clearly that her stand extends beyond personal preference, framing it as a battle for coming generations of female boxers. “It’s an honor of my success in attaining a world champion, but it’s time to take a stand for justice and for the future of the sport,” she concluded.

Next steps

Cameron is not leaving from professional fighting altogether, however, with her representatives her promotion company indicating she plans to pursue other championship opportunities and prestigious matches while persisting in her requirement on competing in longer duration fights.