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The super-lightweight champion decided to vacate her prestigious boxing title on recently as a symbolic gesture against the status quo in the sport for women, demanding the option to compete in extended rounds like male counterparts.

Protest against inequality

Cameron’s decision to give up her championship belt originates from her clear disagreement with the World Boxing Council’s mandate that women boxers compete in reduced rounds, which the experienced fighter regards as unfair standards.

“Women’s boxing has made great strides, but there’s still room for improvement,” the boxer declared. “I’ve always believed in equal treatment and that includes the right to have identical rules, the same chances, and equal respect.”

History of the title

The British boxer was promoted to WBC super-lightweight world champion when Katie Taylor was designated “inactive champion” as she paused from the sport. The World Boxing Council was set to have a financial bid on Friday for a fight between Cameron and fellow British boxer Sandy Ryan.

Prior instance

In the end of last year, another female fighter likewise vacated her WBC title after the council declined to permit her to fight in bouts under the identical regulations as fighters’ boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.

Council’s stance

The WBC president, Mauricio Sulaimán, had declared previously that they would not sanction extended rounds in women’s boxing. “Regarding tennis female players compete 3 sets, in basketball the rim is reduced and the size is reduced and those are non-contact activities. We stand by the welfare of the athletes,” he stated on his platform.

Present practice

Typically women’s championship matches have multiple rounds of shorter duration each, and the fighter was among more than two dozen boxers – including Serrano – who launched a campaign in recently to have the right to participate under the identical regulations as male boxers.

Professional record

The athlete, who maintains a impressive fight record, stated clearly that her stand goes beyond personal preference, describing it as a fight for the next wave of female boxers. “It’s an honor of my success in attaining a WBC champion, but it’s time to take a stand for justice and for the future of the sport,” she added.

Next steps

The fighter is not stepping away from the sport completely, however, with her management team MVP indicating she plans to pursue different title chances and high-profile fights while maintaining her insistence on competing in three-minute rounds.