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The super-lightweight champion voluntarily gave up her world championship belt on this week as an act of defiance against the status quo in female boxing, calling for the right to fight in extended rounds matching male counterparts.

Protest against unequal treatment

The boxer’s move to vacate her world title originates from her clear disagreement with the boxing governing body’s requirement that female fighters participate in reduced rounds, which the veteran boxer views as unfair standards.

“Women’s boxing has come a long way, but there’s still room for improvement,” Cameron stated. “I firmly believe in fairness and that includes the choice to have identical rules, equal opportunities, and equal respect.”

Background of the title

The fighter was upgraded to title holder when the previous title holder was categorized “Champion in Recess” as she stepped away from boxing. The WBC was preparing for a financial bid on that day for a fight between the champion and other UK fighter Sandy Ryan.

Prior instance

In late 2023, another female fighter also relinquished her WBC title after the council would not authorize her to fight in matches under the same rule-set as male boxing, with longer duration fights.

Organization’s viewpoint

The WBC president, the president, had declared before that they would not sanction extended rounds in women’s bouts. “In tennis they play 3 sets, in basketball the basket is shorter and the ball smaller and those are not contact sports. We prioritize the health and protection of the athletes,” he wrote on social media.

Current standard

Most women’s title fights have ten rounds of two minutes each each, and Cameron was one of over twenty fighters – like Serrano – who initiated an effort in 2023 to have the choice to fight under the equivalent conditions as men fighters.

Career statistics

The boxer, who holds a strong career statistics, emphasized that her demonstration is more than her own wishes, presenting it as a battle for coming generations of women fighters. “I’m proud of my success in becoming a WBC champion, but it’s right to protest for what’s right and for the future of the sport,” she concluded.

Future plans

Cameron is not stepping away from professional fighting completely, however, with her management team MVP indicating she plans to pursue alternative belt prospects and prestigious matches while continuing to demand on fighting in three-minute rounds.