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The British fighter voluntarily gave up her prestigious boxing title on this week as a form of protest against the status quo in female boxing, demanding the right to compete in extended rounds matching male counterparts.

Demonstration against unequal treatment

Her choice to give up her title originates from her firm stance with the WBC’s requirement that women participate in two-minute rounds, which the experienced fighter considers unfair standards.

“Women’s boxing has made great strides, but there’s still progress to be made,” Cameron stated. “I firmly believe in equality and that includes the right to compete under equal conditions, the same chances, and the same recognition.”

Background of the title

The British boxer was elevated to title holder when former champion Taylor was named “temporary champion” as she paused from the sport. The WBC was set to have a financial bid on Friday for a bout between Cameron and fellow British boxer the challenger.

Prior instance

In December 2023, fellow boxer Serrano likewise vacated her belt after the governing body would not authorize her to fight in fights under the identical regulations as fighters’ boxing, with extended rounds.

Council’s stance

The organization’s leader, Mauricio Sulaimán, had stated previously that they would not authorize 12 three-minute rounds in female matches. “Regarding tennis women play fewer sets, in basketball the hoop is lower and the size is reduced and those are less physical sports. We support the health and protection of the fighters,” he stated on social media.

Present practice

Typically women’s championship matches have ten rounds of reduced time each, and Cameron was part of more than two dozen boxers – such as Serrano – who started a movement in 2023 to have the option to fight under the same rules as men.

Professional record

The boxer, who holds a strong career statistics, emphasized that her protest goes beyond her own wishes, framing it as a struggle for the next wave of female athletes. “I feel proud of my success in becoming a title holder, but it’s time to take a stand for justice and for the future of the sport,” she continued.

Coming actions

The fighter is not leaving from professional fighting entirely, however, with her promoters her promotion company saying she plans to pursue other championship opportunities and marquee bouts while maintaining her insistence on competing in longer duration fights.