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The British fighter voluntarily gave up her WBC super-lightweight title on recently as an act of defiance against current regulations in the sport for women, insisting on the opportunity to fight in longer rounds matching male boxers.

Stand against disparity

Her choice to give up her title stems from her firm stance with the World Boxing Council’s requirement that female fighters compete in reduced rounds, which the veteran boxer considers unfair standards.

“Women’s boxing has come a long way, but there’s still work to be done,” the boxer declared. “My conviction has always been in fairness and that includes the right to fight equal rounds, the same chances, and the same recognition.”

Background of the title

Cameron was elevated to title holder when former champion Taylor was named “inactive champion” as she stepped away from professional fighting. The World Boxing Council was preparing for a purse bid on that day for a bout between the champion and other UK fighter her potential opponent.

Previous precedent

In late 2023, another female fighter similarly gave up her championship after the council refused to allow her to fight in fights under the equivalent rules as male boxing, with longer duration fights.

Organization’s viewpoint

The organization’s leader, Sulaimán, had stated previously that they would not sanction longer fights in female matches. “Regarding tennis female players compete three sets, regarding basketball the hoop is lower and the ball is smaller and those are non-contact activities. We support the welfare of the boxers,” he wrote on his platform.

Present practice

The majority of female championship bouts have ten rounds of reduced time each, and the British boxer was among more than two dozen boxers – such as Serrano – who initiated an effort in recently to have the right to fight under the identical regulations as male boxers.

Professional record

Cameron, who maintains a strong career statistics, made clear that her demonstration goes beyond individual choice, describing it as a fight for the next wave of female boxers. “It’s an honor of my success in becoming a WBC champion, but it’s right to protest for justice and for the sport’s development,” she added.

Future plans

Cameron is not stepping away from the sport altogether, however, with her promoters her promotion company indicating she aims to chase different title chances and marquee bouts while maintaining her insistence on fighting in extended rounds.