🔗 Share this article British boxer Cameron relinquishes WBC title in demonstration against women’s boxing rules The super-lightweight champion decided to vacate her WBC super-lightweight title on Friday as an act of defiance against the status quo in the sport for women, demanding the option to fight in longer rounds like male counterparts. Stand against inequality The boxer’s move to relinquish her world title comes from her clear disagreement with the World Boxing Council’s mandate that women fight in shorter rounds, which the experienced fighter considers gender disparity. “The sport for women has come a long way, but there’s still progress to be made,” the boxer declared. “I firmly believe in fairness and that includes the option to compete under equal conditions, equal opportunities, and identical regard.” Background of the belt The British boxer was promoted to WBC super-lightweight world champion when Katie Taylor was named “inactive champion” as she stepped away from boxing. The WBC was set to have a purse bid on that day for a fight between the champion and compatriot the challenger. Earlier case In the end of last year, Amanda Serrano similarly gave up her WBC title after the organization refused to allow her to fight in matches under the equivalent rules as fighters’ boxing, with extended rounds. Organization’s viewpoint The organization’s leader, Sulaimán, had stated earlier in 2023 that they would not approve longer fights in women’s bouts. “In tennis female players compete fewer sets, regarding basketball the rim is reduced and the size is reduced and those are not contact sports. We support the safety and wellbeing of the fighters,” he wrote on his platform. Present practice Typically women’s championship matches have 10 rounds of two minutes each each, and the fighter was among more than two dozen boxers – such as Serrano – who started a movement in recently to have the choice to compete under the equivalent conditions as men. Career statistics Cameron, who boasts a strong career statistics, stated clearly that her stand extends beyond individual choice, presenting it as a struggle for coming generations of female boxers. “It’s an honor of my accomplishment in earning a title holder, but it’s time to take a stand for what’s right and for the sport’s development,” she continued. Future plans The fighter is not leaving from professional fighting entirely, however, with her representatives her promotion company stating she plans to pursue alternative belt prospects and high-profile fights while persisting in her requirement on competing in extended rounds.