🔗 Share this article British boxer Cameron vacates WBC belt in stand against female boxing regulations The super-lightweight champion voluntarily gave up her prestigious boxing title on this week as a form of protest against existing rules in female boxing, calling for the option to compete in three-minute rounds matching male counterparts. Stand against unequal treatment Her choice to give up her world title stems from her firm stance with the boxing governing body’s mandate that female fighters fight in two-minute rounds, which the 34-year-old regards as gender disparity. “Female boxing has come a long way, but there’s still work to be done,” the boxer declared. “My conviction has always been in equal treatment and that includes the choice to fight equal rounds, identical prospects, and identical regard.” Context of the title The fighter was upgraded to WBC super-lightweight world champion when the previous title holder was designated “Champion in Recess” as she took a break from boxing. The World Boxing Council was preparing for a financial bid on recently for a match between the champion and fellow British boxer the challenger. Earlier case In the end of last year, another female fighter similarly gave up her belt after the governing body refused to allow her to compete in bouts under the equivalent rules as male boxing, with extended rounds. Organization’s viewpoint The WBC president, Mauricio Sulaimán, had mentioned earlier in 2023 that they would not approve 12 three-minute rounds in women’s boxing. “In tennis women play fewer sets, regarding basketball the hoop is lower and the ball is smaller and those are not contact sports. We support the health and protection of the fighters,” he commented on social media. Current standard Typically women’s championship matches have ten rounds of reduced time each, and the British boxer was among numerous athletes – including Serrano – who initiated an effort in recently to have the right to participate under the identical regulations as male boxers. Fighting history Cameron, who boasts a impressive fight record, made clear that her protest goes beyond individual choice, describing it as a fight for the next wave of women fighters. “I feel proud of my success in becoming a title holder, but it’s moment to make a statement for what’s right and for the future of the sport,” she added. Next steps The fighter is not leaving from the sport entirely, however, with her management team her team stating she plans to pursue different title chances and marquee bouts while continuing to demand on participating in extended rounds.