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The super-lightweight champion voluntarily gave up her world championship belt on Friday as a form of protest against existing rules in the sport for women, insisting on the right to battle in three-minute rounds like men fighters.

Demonstration against inequality

Her choice to vacate her title originates from her clear disagreement with the WBC’s rule that women fight in two-minute rounds, which the experienced fighter considers unfair standards.

“Female boxing has made great strides, but there’s still room for improvement,” Cameron stated. “I’ve always believed in equality and that includes the right to have identical rules, the same chances, and identical regard.”

Background of the title

The British boxer was elevated to WBC super-lightweight world champion when former champion Taylor was named “Champion in Recess” as she took a break from boxing. The World Boxing Council was preparing for a purse bid on that day for a fight between the champion and fellow British boxer her potential opponent.

Earlier case

In the end of last year, another female fighter also relinquished her WBC title after the council declined to permit her to compete in matches under the equivalent rules as fighters’ boxing, with extended rounds.

WBC’s position

The WBC president, the president, had stated previously that they would not authorize longer fights in women’s bouts. “Regarding tennis they play 3 sets, for basketball the hoop is lower and the size is reduced and those are not contact sports. We stand by the safety and wellbeing of the athletes,” he stated on his platform.

Current standard

Most women’s title fights have multiple rounds of two minutes each each, and Cameron was one of over twenty fighters – like Serrano – who initiated an effort in last year to have the option to fight under the same rules as male boxers.

Professional record

Cameron, who maintains a 21-1 professional boxing record, stated clearly that her demonstration is more than individual choice, describing it as a battle for coming generations of women fighters. “I feel proud of my success in becoming a WBC champion, but it’s time to take a stand for equality and for the sport’s development,” she continued.

Coming actions

The athlete is not stepping away from the sport entirely, however, with her management team MVP indicating she intends to seek other championship opportunities and prestigious matches while continuing to demand on competing in extended rounds.