🔗 Share this article The fighter Cameron gives up World Boxing Council championship in stand against female boxing regulations The super-lightweight champion decided to vacate her world championship belt on recently as a symbolic gesture against existing rules in female boxing, calling for the opportunity to compete in three-minute rounds like men fighters. Stand against inequality Her choice to relinquish her world title originates from her firm stance with the WBC’s requirement that female fighters participate in reduced rounds, which the 34-year-old regards as gender disparity. “Female boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still room for improvement,” she announced. “I’ve always believed in fairness and that includes the right to have identical rules, equal opportunities, and identical regard.” Context of the championship Cameron was promoted to WBC super-lightweight world champion when the previous title holder was named “temporary champion” as she paused from boxing. The boxing organization was planning to hold a purse bid on recently for a match between Cameron and fellow British boxer Sandy Ryan. Previous precedent In December 2023, fellow boxer Serrano likewise vacated her championship after the governing body refused to allow her to participate in matches under the identical regulations as men’s boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds. WBC’s position The organization’s leader, Sulaimán, had declared before that they would not authorize 12 three-minute rounds in female matches. “For tennis they play fewer sets, in basketball the hoop is lower and the ball is smaller and those are less physical sports. We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the boxers,” he commented on X. Existing norm Typically women’s championship matches have multiple rounds of shorter duration each, and the fighter was one of numerous athletes – including Serrano – who initiated an effort in last year to have the option to compete under the same rules as men. Career statistics Cameron, who boasts a 21-1 professional boxing record, stated clearly that her protest goes beyond personal preference, presenting it as a fight for future generations of female boxers. “I feel proud of my success in becoming a WBC champion, but it’s right to protest for equality and for the future of the sport,” she added. Future plans Cameron is not retiring from boxing completely, however, with her management team her promotion company saying she intends to seek other championship opportunities and prestigious matches while continuing to demand on competing in longer duration fights.