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The British fighter chose to relinquish her world championship belt on recently as a form of protest against the status quo in the sport for women, calling for the right to fight in extended rounds matching men fighters.

Demonstration against inequality

The boxer’s move to vacate her championship belt comes from her firm stance with the WBC’s mandate that women participate in reduced rounds, which the veteran boxer regards as unequal treatment.

“Women’s boxing has made great strides, but there’s still room for improvement,” she announced. “I’ve always believed in equality and that includes the choice to have identical rules, identical prospects, and the same recognition.”

Context of the belt

The British boxer was promoted to WBC super-lightweight world champion when Katie Taylor was designated “Champion in Recess” as she paused from the sport. The World Boxing Council was set to have a contract bid on that day for a match between the champion and fellow British boxer her potential opponent.

Previous precedent

In December 2023, fellow boxer Serrano similarly gave up her WBC title after the organization 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 authorize 12 three-minute rounds in women’s boxing. “Regarding tennis female players compete fewer sets, regarding basketball the rim is reduced and the ball smaller and those are less physical sports. We support the welfare of the boxers,” he commented on his platform.

Existing norm

The majority of female championship bouts have 10 rounds of two minutes each each, and the British boxer was part of over twenty fighters – like Serrano – who initiated an effort in last year to have the choice to fight under the equivalent conditions as men fighters.

Career statistics

Cameron, who boasts a 21-1 professional boxing record, emphasized that her protest goes beyond individual choice, presenting it as a fight for coming generations of female athletes. “I’m proud of my accomplishment in earning a title holder, but it’s moment to make a statement for equality and for the sport’s development,” she continued.

Future plans

The fighter is not retiring from boxing completely, however, with her management team her promotion company saying she aims to chase different title chances and marquee bouts while persisting in her requirement on fighting in extended rounds.