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The super-lightweight champion decided to vacate her WBC super-lightweight title on this week as a symbolic gesture against the status quo in female boxing, insisting on the opportunity to compete in three-minute rounds similar to men fighters.

Protest against inequality

Her choice to vacate her world title comes from her clear disagreement with the boxing governing body’s requirement that female fighters fight in two-minute rounds, which the experienced fighter views as unequal treatment.

“The sport for women has advanced significantly, but there’s still work to be done,” she announced. “I’ve always believed in equality and that includes the right to have identical rules, identical prospects, and identical regard.”

Background of the belt

The British boxer was upgraded to world championship status when former champion Taylor was designated “inactive champion” as she stepped away from professional fighting. The World Boxing Council was set to have a contract bid on Friday for a fight between Cameron and fellow British boxer her potential opponent.

Previous precedent

In December 2023, another female fighter likewise vacated her belt after the organization refused to allow her to compete in fights under the equivalent rules as male boxing, with longer duration fights.

Organization’s viewpoint

The WBC president, Sulaimán, had declared earlier in 2023 that they would not sanction 12 three-minute rounds in women’s boxing. “For tennis they play 3 sets, in basketball the hoop is lower and the size is reduced and those are not contact sports. We stand by the welfare of the athletes,” he wrote on X.

Current standard

Typically women’s championship matches have 10 rounds of two minutes each each, and the fighter was one of numerous athletes – like Serrano – who launched a campaign in last year to have the right to participate under the equivalent conditions as male boxers.

Career statistics

Cameron, who holds a impressive fight record, emphasized that her demonstration is more than individual choice, describing it as a fight for the next wave of female boxers. “It’s an honor of my accomplishment in becoming a WBC champion, but it’s moment to make a statement for what’s right and for the future of the sport,” she continued.

Coming actions

The fighter is not stepping away from boxing altogether, however, with her management team her team stating she plans to pursue other championship opportunities and marquee bouts while persisting in her requirement on participating in three-minute rounds.