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The super-lightweight champion voluntarily gave up her WBC super-lightweight title on this week as a symbolic gesture against current regulations in the sport for women, insisting on the opportunity to compete in longer rounds like male boxers.

Protest against unequal treatment

Her choice to vacate her world title stems from her firm stance with the WBC’s mandate that female fighters fight in reduced rounds, which the veteran boxer considers unequal treatment.

“The sport for women has advanced significantly, but there’s still room for improvement,” Cameron stated. “My conviction has always been in equal treatment and that includes the choice to fight equal rounds, identical prospects, and the same recognition.”

Context of the belt

The fighter was promoted to title holder when former champion Taylor was designated “temporary champion” as she took a break from the sport. The boxing organization was preparing for a purse bid on that day for a fight between the champion and fellow British boxer her potential opponent.

Previous precedent

In late 2023, Amanda Serrano similarly gave up her WBC title after the governing body declined to permit her to compete in fights under the same rule-set as fighters’ boxing, with extended rounds.

WBC’s position

The WBC president, the president, had stated previously that they would not authorize longer fights in women’s boxing. “Regarding tennis female players compete fewer sets, in basketball the rim is reduced and the ball smaller and those are less physical sports. We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the athletes,” he wrote on his platform.

Present practice

Typically women’s championship matches have ten rounds of two minutes each each, and the British boxer was part of numerous athletes – including Serrano – who started a movement in last year to have the right to compete under the equivalent conditions as men.

Career statistics

The athlete, who boasts a impressive fight record, emphasized that her demonstration is more than individual choice, framing it as a fight for future generations of female boxers. “I feel proud of my achievement in attaining a WBC champion, but it’s right to protest for what’s right and for the sport’s development,” she continued.

Future plans

Cameron is not stepping away from the sport altogether, however, with her representatives MVP saying she intends to seek different title chances and marquee bouts while maintaining her insistence on participating in extended rounds.