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The British fighter voluntarily gave up her prestigious boxing title on recently as an act of defiance against existing rules in women’s boxing, calling for the right to battle in longer rounds similar to male boxers.

Demonstration against inequality

Cameron’s decision to relinquish her championship belt originates from her clear disagreement with the boxing governing body’s requirement that women boxers fight in reduced rounds, which the veteran boxer regards as unfair standards.

“Women’s boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still room for improvement,” Cameron stated. “I’ve always believed in fairness and that includes the choice to compete under equal conditions, identical prospects, and identical regard.”

Context of the championship

The British boxer was promoted to world championship status when former champion Taylor was named “inactive champion” as she took a break from the sport. The World Boxing Council was set to have a purse bid on recently for a match between Cameron and other UK fighter her potential opponent.

Prior instance

In the end of last year, another female fighter similarly gave up her championship after the council refused to allow her to compete in bouts under the same rule-set as male boxing, with extended rounds.

WBC’s position

The council head, Sulaimán, had stated previously that they would not approve 12 three-minute rounds in women’s bouts. “Regarding tennis female players compete 3 sets, regarding basketball the rim is reduced and the ball smaller and those are less physical sports. We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the fighters,” he stated on social media.

Existing norm

Most women’s title fights have multiple rounds of shorter duration each, and the British boxer was part of numerous athletes – including Serrano – who initiated an effort in 2023 to have the choice to participate under the identical regulations as male boxers.

Professional record

The boxer, who maintains a 21-1 professional boxing record, emphasized that her demonstration goes beyond personal preference, describing it as a battle for the next wave of female athletes. “I’m proud of my achievement in becoming a WBC champion, but it’s right to protest for equality and for the sport’s development,” she concluded.

Coming actions

The fighter is not stepping away from professional fighting altogether, however, with her management team her promotion company saying she plans to pursue different title chances and prestigious matches while persisting in her requirement on fighting in three-minute rounds.