British boxer Cameron vacates World Boxing Council championship in protest against women’s boxing rules
The British fighter chose to relinquish her WBC super-lightweight title on recently as an act of defiance against current regulations in the sport for women, insisting on the right to fight in extended rounds matching male boxers.
Demonstration against disparity
Cameron’s decision to vacate her title comes from her firm stance with the WBC’s rule that women boxers participate in two-minute rounds, which the veteran boxer considers unequal treatment.
“Female boxing has come a long way, but there’s still progress to be made,” she announced. “I’ve always believed in fairness and that includes the choice to fight equal rounds, equal opportunities, and identical regard.”
Background of the belt
The fighter was upgraded to WBC super-lightweight world champion when former champion Taylor was named “Champion in Recess” as she paused from the sport. The World Boxing Council was preparing for a financial bid on Friday for a bout between the champion and fellow British boxer Sandy Ryan.
Prior instance
In December 2023, fellow boxer Serrano likewise vacated her championship after the council would not authorize her to participate in fights under the identical regulations as male boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.
Council’s stance
The WBC president, Mauricio Sulaimán, had mentioned before that they would not sanction longer fights in women’s boxing. “In tennis women play fewer 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 boxers,” he wrote on X.
Current standard
The majority of female championship bouts have multiple rounds of reduced time each, and Cameron was among more than two dozen boxers – such as Serrano – who initiated an effort in 2023 to have the right to fight under the identical regulations as men fighters.
Career statistics
The athlete, who holds a 21-1 professional boxing record, stated clearly that her protest goes beyond personal preference, framing it as a fight for the next wave of female boxers. “I’m proud of my achievement in becoming a WBC champion, but it’s right to protest for equality and for the future of the sport,” she concluded.
Future plans
The fighter is not retiring from boxing entirely, however, with her representatives her promotion company saying she plans to pursue other championship opportunities and prestigious matches while continuing to demand on participating in three-minute rounds.