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The British fighter decided to vacate her world championship belt on Friday as a form of protest against current regulations in women’s boxing, insisting on the opportunity to battle in extended rounds similar to men fighters.

Protest against disparity

The boxer’s move to relinquish her title stems from her firm stance with the boxing governing body’s rule that women compete in reduced rounds, which the 34-year-old regards as unequal treatment.

“Women’s boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still room for improvement,” Cameron stated. “I firmly believe in equal treatment and that includes the option to have identical rules, equal opportunities, and identical regard.”

History of the championship

The British boxer was promoted to WBC super-lightweight world champion when the previous title holder was named “inactive champion” as she paused from the sport. The WBC was planning to hold a financial bid on recently for a bout between Cameron and compatriot Sandy Ryan.

Earlier case

In the end of last year, Amanda Serrano similarly gave up her championship after the organization declined to permit her to fight in bouts under the equivalent rules as male boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.

Organization’s viewpoint

The organization’s leader, Mauricio Sulaimán, had mentioned previously that they would not sanction 12 three-minute rounds in women’s bouts. “In tennis they play 3 sets, regarding basketball the rim is reduced and the ball is smaller and those are non-contact activities. We prioritize the welfare of the fighters,” he commented on social media.

Current standard

Most women’s title fights have 10 rounds of two minutes each each, and the fighter was among over twenty fighters – such as Serrano – who started a movement in last year to have the choice to fight under the equivalent conditions as male boxers.

Professional record

The athlete, who holds a strong career statistics, stated clearly that her stand is more than individual choice, framing it as a fight for coming generations of female athletes. “It’s an honor of my success in attaining a title holder, but it’s moment to make a statement for equality and for the future of the sport,” she added.

Next steps

The athlete is not leaving from boxing completely, however, with her management team MVP indicating she intends to seek alternative belt prospects and prestigious matches while maintaining her insistence on participating in three-minute rounds.