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The British fighter decided to vacate her prestigious boxing title on this week as a form of protest against current regulations in female boxing, calling for the opportunity to compete in longer rounds matching male boxers.

Stand against disparity

Her choice to relinquish her championship belt stems from her clear disagreement with the World Boxing Council’s requirement that women boxers fight in two-minute rounds, which the veteran boxer views as unequal treatment.

“Women’s boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still room for improvement,” she announced. “I firmly believe in equality and that includes the choice to have identical rules, equal opportunities, and equal respect.”

Background of the title

The British boxer was promoted to WBC super-lightweight world champion when former champion Taylor was named “Champion in Recess” as she stepped away from boxing. The World Boxing Council was preparing for a contract bid on Friday for a bout between the champion and fellow British boxer Sandy Ryan.

Earlier case

In the end of last year, another female fighter similarly gave up her belt after the organization refused to allow her to fight in bouts under the identical regulations as fighters’ boxing, with extended rounds.

Organization’s viewpoint

The council head, the president, had mentioned previously that they would not sanction extended rounds in female matches. “For tennis women play three sets, in basketball the basket is shorter and the ball smaller and those are less physical sports. We stand by the welfare of the boxers,” he commented on X.

Existing norm

Most women’s title fights have 10 rounds of reduced time each, and the fighter was part of over twenty fighters – like Serrano – who launched a campaign in last year to have the choice to compete under the equivalent conditions as men fighters.

Professional record

Cameron, who holds a strong career statistics, emphasized that her protest is more than individual choice, presenting it as a struggle for the next wave of female boxers. “I feel proud of my success in becoming a WBC champion, but it’s moment to make a statement for justice and for the boxing’s progression,” she added.

Future plans

The fighter is not leaving from boxing entirely, however, with her representatives her team stating she intends to seek alternative belt prospects and high-profile fights while continuing to demand on fighting in three-minute rounds.