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The British fighter voluntarily gave up her prestigious boxing title on this week as a form of protest against existing rules in the sport for women, insisting on the right to compete in extended rounds similar to male boxers.

Protest against disparity

The boxer’s move to relinquish her title comes from her clear disagreement with the WBC’s mandate that female fighters compete in two-minute rounds, which the experienced fighter regards as unequal treatment.

“Women’s boxing has made great strides, but there’s still room for improvement,” she announced. “I’ve always believed in equal treatment and that includes the right to fight equal rounds, equal opportunities, and the same recognition.”

History of the championship

The fighter was upgraded to world championship status when former champion Taylor was categorized “inactive champion” as she stepped away from professional fighting. The World Boxing Council was preparing for a financial bid on recently for a match between Cameron and fellow British boxer her potential opponent.

Previous precedent

In December 2023, fellow boxer Serrano also relinquished her WBC title after the organization declined to permit her to compete in matches under the same rule-set as men’s boxing, with extended rounds.

Council’s stance

The organization’s leader, Mauricio Sulaimán, had mentioned before that they would not authorize longer fights in women’s boxing. “In tennis female players compete 3 sets, for basketball the basket is shorter and the size is reduced and those are less physical sports. We support the welfare of the boxers,” he wrote on X.

Current standard

Typically women’s championship matches have ten rounds of shorter duration each, and the British boxer was part of numerous athletes – like Serrano – who initiated an effort in last year to have the right to compete under the identical regulations as men.

Professional record

Cameron, who holds a impressive fight record, made clear that her demonstration extends beyond individual choice, framing it as a struggle for the next wave of women fighters. “I feel proud of my achievement in becoming a title holder, but it’s time to take a stand for equality and for the future of the sport,” she continued.

Coming actions

The athlete is not stepping away from boxing entirely, however, with her representatives her promotion company stating she aims to chase alternative belt prospects and marquee bouts while continuing to demand on fighting in longer duration fights.