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The British fighter voluntarily gave up her world championship belt on recently as a symbolic gesture against current regulations in women’s boxing, demanding the right to battle in longer rounds similar to men fighters.

Protest against unequal treatment

Cameron’s decision to give up her title stems from her strong opposition with the WBC’s mandate that women boxers fight in reduced rounds, which the 34-year-old considers unfair standards.

“Female boxing has come a long way, but there’s still work to be done,” the boxer declared. “I firmly believe in equal treatment and that includes the choice to compete under equal conditions, identical prospects, and equal respect.”

Background of the championship

Cameron was upgraded to world championship status when former champion Taylor was named “inactive champion” as she took a break from professional fighting. The boxing organization was preparing for a financial bid on Friday for a match between the champion and fellow British boxer Sandy Ryan.

Prior instance

In late 2023, fellow boxer Serrano likewise vacated her championship after the organization refused to allow her to compete in bouts under the same rule-set as male boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.

WBC’s position

The WBC president, the president, had mentioned before that they would not approve longer fights in women’s bouts. “In tennis they play three sets, for basketball the hoop is lower and the size is reduced and those are non-contact activities. We support the welfare of the fighters,” he commented on social media.

Current standard

Typically women’s championship matches have multiple rounds of reduced time each, and the fighter was among more than two dozen boxers – such as Serrano – who initiated an effort in last year to have the right to compete under the equivalent conditions as men.

Fighting history

The athlete, who boasts a impressive fight record, made clear that her demonstration is more than her own wishes, describing it as a fight for coming generations of female athletes. “It’s an honor of my accomplishment in earning a world champion, but it’s right to protest for equality and for the future of the sport,” she concluded.

Future plans

The athlete is not retiring from boxing entirely, however, with her promoters MVP stating she plans to pursue different title chances and marquee bouts while maintaining her insistence on fighting in extended rounds.