The fighter Cameron vacates World Boxing Council title in stand against rules for women boxers
The British fighter decided to vacate her world championship belt on recently as a symbolic gesture against current regulations in the sport for women, demanding the opportunity to compete in three-minute rounds similar to men fighters.
Protest against disparity
The boxer’s move to vacate her championship belt comes from her firm stance with the boxing governing body’s rule that women participate in reduced rounds, which the veteran boxer considers gender disparity.
“Women’s boxing has made great strides, but there’s still progress to be made,” the boxer declared. “I firmly believe in equal treatment and that includes the option to compete under equal conditions, the same chances, and the same recognition.”
Context of the belt
The fighter was promoted to title holder when the previous title holder was categorized “inactive champion” as she took a break from the sport. The WBC was planning to hold a purse bid on Friday for a bout between the champion and compatriot her potential opponent.
Earlier case
In late 2023, Amanda Serrano similarly gave up her WBC title after the council declined to permit her to fight in fights under the equivalent rules as men’s boxing, with extended rounds.
WBC’s position
The organization’s leader, Mauricio Sulaimán, had declared before that they would not authorize extended rounds in female matches. “For tennis female players compete fewer sets, regarding basketball the basket is shorter and the ball smaller and those are less physical sports. We support the health and protection of the fighters,” he wrote on social media.
Current standard
The majority of female championship bouts have 10 rounds of reduced time each, and the fighter was one of over twenty fighters – such as Serrano – who started a movement in 2023 to have the option to fight under the equivalent conditions as men fighters.
Professional record
The boxer, who maintains a 21-1 professional boxing record, made clear that her demonstration goes beyond personal preference, presenting it as a battle for future generations of female boxers. “I’m proud of my success in earning a title holder, but it’s right to protest for justice and for the future of the sport,” she concluded.
Next steps
The fighter is not leaving from boxing altogether, however, with her promoters her team saying she intends to seek other championship opportunities and high-profile fights while continuing to demand on fighting in extended rounds.
