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The British fighter chose to relinquish her prestigious boxing title on Friday as a form of protest against existing rules in female boxing, calling for the opportunity to fight in extended rounds like male boxers.

Protest against unequal treatment

Cameron’s decision to vacate her title originates from her strong opposition with the boxing governing body’s requirement that women boxers fight in reduced rounds, which the 34-year-old views as unequal treatment.

“Female boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still work to be done,” Cameron stated. “My conviction has always been in fairness and that includes the option to fight equal rounds, equal opportunities, and identical regard.”

Background of the championship

The fighter was elevated to title holder when former champion Taylor was designated “Champion in Recess” as she took a break from boxing. The World Boxing Council was preparing for a purse bid on recently for a match between the champion and other UK fighter her potential opponent.

Previous precedent

In late 2023, another female fighter likewise vacated her championship after the council would not authorize her to participate in matches under the identical regulations as men’s boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.

Organization’s viewpoint

The WBC president, Sulaimán, had stated previously that they would not authorize 12 three-minute rounds in women’s bouts. “For tennis they play fewer sets, for basketball the basket is shorter and the size is reduced and those are not contact sports. We support the health and protection of the fighters,” he commented on social media.

Present practice

Typically women’s championship matches have 10 rounds of reduced time each, and the British boxer was one of more than two dozen boxers – such as Serrano – who started a movement in recently to have the option to fight under the identical regulations as men fighters.

Professional record

Cameron, who holds a strong career statistics, made clear that her stand is more than her own wishes, presenting it as a fight for coming generations of women fighters. “I feel proud of my accomplishment in becoming a title holder, but it’s right to protest for what’s right and for the sport’s development,” she concluded.

Coming actions

The fighter is not leaving from professional fighting completely, however, with her management team her promotion company saying she aims to chase alternative belt prospects and high-profile fights while maintaining her insistence on participating in three-minute rounds.