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The super-lightweight champion decided to vacate her WBC super-lightweight title on this week as a form of protest against the status quo in women’s boxing, insisting on the right to fight in extended rounds like male counterparts.

Demonstration against unequal treatment

The boxer’s move to give up her title originates from her strong opposition with the WBC’s mandate that female fighters participate in shorter rounds, which the veteran boxer views as gender disparity.

“The sport for women has come a long way, but there’s still progress to be made,” she announced. “I’ve always believed in fairness and that includes the right to have identical rules, identical prospects, and equal respect.”

History of the championship

The British boxer was elevated to WBC super-lightweight world champion when Katie Taylor was designated “inactive champion” as she took a break from the sport. The World Boxing Council was planning to hold a contract bid on that day for a fight between Cameron and other UK fighter the challenger.

Earlier case

In the end of last year, Amanda Serrano likewise vacated her WBC title after the governing body would not authorize her to fight in fights under the equivalent rules as fighters’ boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.

Council’s stance

The council head, Sulaimán, had stated before that they would not sanction extended rounds in women’s bouts. “For tennis women play 3 sets, for basketball the rim is reduced and the ball smaller and those are non-contact activities. We prioritize the health and protection of the boxers,” he stated on X.

Existing norm

Most women’s title fights have multiple rounds of reduced time each, and the fighter was part of numerous athletes – like Serrano – who initiated an effort in recently to have the choice to compete under the same rules as men fighters.

Fighting history

The boxer, who maintains a impressive fight record, emphasized that her stand extends beyond individual choice, presenting it as a fight for coming generations of female boxers. “I’m proud of my achievement in becoming a title holder, but it’s right to protest for justice and for the future of the sport,” she added.

Next steps

The athlete is not stepping away from boxing altogether, however, with her management team her team saying she plans to pursue alternative belt prospects and marquee bouts while maintaining her insistence on participating in three-minute rounds.