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The super-lightweight champion decided to vacate her WBC super-lightweight title on this week as a symbolic gesture against current regulations in the sport for women, calling for the opportunity to compete in extended rounds like male boxers.

Stand against unequal treatment

Her choice to vacate her title comes from her clear disagreement with the boxing governing body’s mandate that female fighters fight in two-minute rounds, which the veteran boxer views as unfair standards.

“The sport for women has made great strides, but there’s still work to be done,” she announced. “My conviction has always been in equality and that includes the option to have identical rules, identical prospects, and identical regard.”

History of the championship

The British boxer was upgraded to WBC super-lightweight world champion when the previous title holder was designated “inactive champion” as she stepped away from professional fighting. The WBC was planning to hold a contract bid on recently for a match between Cameron and other UK fighter Sandy Ryan.

Previous precedent

In December 2023, another female fighter similarly gave up her WBC title after the governing body refused to allow her to participate in bouts under the equivalent rules as fighters’ boxing, with extended rounds.

Council’s stance

The organization’s leader, Mauricio Sulaimán, had mentioned before that they would not approve longer fights in women’s boxing. “In tennis female players compete fewer sets, in basketball the hoop is lower and the size is reduced and those are non-contact activities. We support the health and protection of the athletes,” he stated on X.

Existing norm

Most women’s title fights have ten rounds of reduced time each, and the British boxer was one of numerous athletes – like Serrano – who initiated an effort in recently to have the option to compete under the identical regulations as men fighters.

Career statistics

Cameron, who holds a strong career statistics, made clear that her protest extends beyond individual choice, framing it as a struggle for the next wave of women fighters. “It’s an honor of my achievement in earning a WBC champion, but it’s time to take a stand for justice and for the future of the sport,” she concluded.

Coming actions

The athlete is not stepping away from professional fighting completely, however, with her representatives her promotion company stating she aims to chase other championship opportunities and high-profile fights while maintaining her insistence on competing in longer duration fights.