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The super-lightweight champion chose to relinquish her WBC super-lightweight title on this week as a form of protest against current regulations in female boxing, calling for the right to battle in longer rounds matching male boxers.

Demonstration against unequal treatment

Cameron’s decision to vacate her championship belt comes from her clear disagreement with the WBC’s requirement that women boxers participate in two-minute rounds, which the experienced fighter regards as unfair standards.

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

History of the championship

The fighter was elevated to world championship status when the previous title holder was designated “temporary champion” as she stepped away from boxing. The World Boxing Council was set to have a financial bid on Friday for a fight between the champion and compatriot her potential opponent.

Prior instance

In late 2023, another female fighter also relinquished her WBC title after the governing body 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 authorize 12 three-minute rounds in women’s boxing. “In tennis female players compete 3 sets, for basketball the basket is shorter and the ball is smaller and those are not contact sports. We support the health and protection of the boxers,” he wrote on social media.

Present practice

Most women’s title fights have 10 rounds of reduced time each, and the fighter was one of more than two dozen boxers – like Serrano – who initiated an effort in recently to have the right to compete under the equivalent conditions as men.

Career statistics

The boxer, who maintains a 21-1 professional boxing record, emphasized that her protest is more than individual choice, framing it as a battle for future generations of female boxers. “I’m proud of my accomplishment in attaining a world champion, but it’s time to take a stand for justice and for the sport’s development,” she continued.

Coming actions

Cameron is not retiring from professional fighting altogether, however, with her representatives her promotion company indicating she intends to seek alternative belt prospects and prestigious matches while persisting in her requirement on participating in longer duration fights.