🔗 Share this article The fighter Cameron gives up World Boxing Council title in protest against women’s boxing rules The British fighter decided to vacate her world championship belt on this week as a form of protest against current regulations in the sport for women, insisting on the option to compete in extended rounds similar to men fighters. Demonstration against disparity The boxer’s move to vacate her title stems from her clear disagreement with the World Boxing Council’s mandate that women boxers fight in reduced rounds, which the experienced fighter considers gender disparity. “Women’s boxing has come a long way, but there’s still work to be done,” Cameron stated. “I firmly believe in equality and that includes the right to fight equal rounds, the same chances, and equal respect.” Background of the belt The fighter was elevated to WBC super-lightweight world champion when former champion Taylor was named “inactive champion” as she stepped away from professional fighting. The boxing organization was planning to hold a purse bid on recently for a fight between the champion and fellow British boxer her potential opponent. Previous precedent In December 2023, Amanda Serrano similarly gave up her belt after the governing body refused to allow her to fight in matches under the same rule-set as male boxing, with longer duration fights. Council’s stance The council head, Sulaimán, had stated before that they would not approve 12 three-minute rounds in female matches. “For tennis women play three sets, for basketball the rim is reduced and the ball is smaller and those are not contact sports. We support the safety and wellbeing of the athletes,” he stated on his platform. Present practice The majority of female championship bouts have multiple rounds of reduced time each, and the fighter was one of over twenty fighters – such as Serrano – who started a movement in recently to have the choice to fight under the same rules as men fighters. Professional record The athlete, who holds a strong career statistics, stated clearly that her demonstration is more than personal preference, describing it as a struggle for the next wave of female athletes. “I’m proud of my accomplishment in becoming a world champion, but it’s moment to make a statement for equality and for the future of the sport,” she concluded. Coming actions Cameron is not stepping away from the sport entirely, however, with her management team her team indicating she plans to pursue different title chances and high-profile fights while persisting in her requirement on fighting in three-minute rounds.