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The British fighter chose to relinquish her prestigious boxing title on Friday as a form of protest against the status quo in female boxing, insisting on the opportunity to battle in extended rounds matching men fighters.

Demonstration against disparity

Her choice to relinquish her title originates from her strong opposition with the boxing governing body’s requirement that women participate in reduced rounds, which the experienced fighter considers gender disparity.

“Female boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still progress to be made,” she announced. “My conviction has always been in equality and that includes the option to fight equal rounds, identical prospects, and the same recognition.”

History of the title

The fighter was elevated to world championship status when former champion Taylor was named “inactive champion” as she took a break from boxing. The WBC was planning to hold a contract bid on recently for a fight between Cameron and fellow British boxer her potential opponent.

Earlier case

In late 2023, another female fighter also relinquished her belt after the governing body would not authorize her to compete in matches under the equivalent rules as fighters’ boxing, with longer duration fights.

WBC’s position

The council head, Mauricio Sulaimán, had stated before that they would not sanction extended rounds in female matches. “For tennis they play three sets, in basketball the basket is shorter and the ball is smaller and those are less physical sports. We prioritize the health and protection of the fighters,” he wrote on his platform.

Current standard

Typically women’s championship matches have multiple rounds of reduced time each, and the British boxer was one of over twenty fighters – including Serrano – who initiated an effort in recently to have the right to participate under the equivalent conditions as men fighters.

Professional record

The athlete, who boasts a strong career statistics, emphasized that her demonstration extends beyond individual choice, describing it as a battle for coming generations of women fighters. “It’s an honor of my achievement in earning a title holder, but it’s right to protest for what’s right and for the future of the sport,” she concluded.

Future plans

Cameron is not stepping away from the sport altogether, however, with her promoters her promotion company indicating she aims to chase different title chances and prestigious matches while continuing to demand on competing in three-minute rounds.