🔗 Share this article The fighter Cameron vacates WBC belt in protest against female boxing regulations The British fighter voluntarily gave up her WBC super-lightweight title on this week as a form of protest against current regulations in the sport for women, demanding the right to fight in three-minute rounds like men fighters. Stand against disparity Cameron’s decision to vacate her championship belt stems from her clear disagreement with the boxing governing body’s rule that female fighters fight in reduced rounds, which the experienced fighter regards as unfair standards. “Female boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still progress to be made,” she announced. “I’ve always believed in equal treatment and that includes the right to compete under equal conditions, equal opportunities, and the same recognition.” Background of the belt The fighter was promoted to world championship status when Katie Taylor was designated “Champion in Recess” as she stepped away from professional fighting. The World Boxing Council was planning to hold a purse bid on that day for a fight between the champion and compatriot Sandy Ryan. Previous precedent In the end of last year, fellow boxer Serrano similarly gave up her WBC title after the governing body refused to allow her to fight in matches under the equivalent rules as fighters’ boxing, with extended rounds. Council’s stance The council head, the president, had declared before that they would not sanction extended rounds in female matches. “Regarding tennis women play fewer sets, for basketball the basket is shorter and the ball smaller and those are non-contact activities. We stand by the welfare of the boxers,” he stated on social media. Existing norm Most women’s title fights have multiple rounds of reduced time each, and the British boxer was among numerous athletes – like Serrano – who started a movement in 2023 to have the option to participate under the equivalent conditions as men. Fighting history The boxer, who holds a strong career statistics, emphasized that her stand is more than personal preference, presenting it as a battle for future generations of female boxers. “I feel proud of my success in attaining a WBC champion, but it’s right to protest for equality and for the future of the sport,” she continued. Next steps The fighter is not retiring from professional fighting entirely, however, with her representatives MVP saying she plans to pursue other championship opportunities and high-profile fights while continuing to demand on competing in extended rounds.