British boxer Cameron relinquishes World Boxing Council championship in protest against rules for women boxers

The super-lightweight champion voluntarily gave up her WBC super-lightweight title on Friday as an act of defiance against current regulations in the sport for women, insisting on the right to battle in three-minute rounds matching male boxers.

Demonstration against unequal treatment

Her choice to vacate her title originates from her clear disagreement with the World Boxing Council’s rule that women participate in reduced rounds, which the experienced fighter considers gender disparity.

“The sport for women has come a long way, but there’s still progress to be made,” Cameron stated. “I’ve always believed in fairness and that includes the choice to fight equal rounds, identical prospects, and the same recognition.”

Context of the belt

The British boxer was promoted to world championship status when former champion Taylor was designated “temporary champion” as she paused from the sport. The boxing organization was set to have a purse bid on recently for a match between Cameron and compatriot her potential opponent.

Previous precedent

In the end of last year, Amanda Serrano similarly gave up her belt after the organization refused to allow her to fight in fights under the equivalent rules as fighters’ boxing, with extended rounds.

Council’s stance

The organization’s leader, Mauricio Sulaimán, had stated before that they would not authorize 12 three-minute rounds in female matches. “For tennis women play 3 sets, regarding basketball the rim is reduced and the ball smaller and those are not contact sports. We prioritize the welfare of the fighters,” he stated on his platform.

Current standard

The majority of female championship bouts have 10 rounds of shorter duration each, and Cameron was part of over twenty fighters – like Serrano – who launched a campaign in last year to have the option to compete under the identical regulations as male boxers.

Professional record

The boxer, who holds a 21-1 professional boxing record, stated clearly that her stand goes beyond personal preference, framing it as a fight for the next wave of female boxers. “I feel proud of my success in earning a title holder, but it’s right to protest for equality and for the boxing’s progression,” she added.

Coming actions

Cameron is not leaving from the sport completely, however, with her management team MVP stating she intends to seek other championship opportunities and marquee bouts while maintaining her insistence on competing in extended rounds.