British boxer Cameron vacates World Boxing Council championship in protest against rules for women boxers

The British fighter voluntarily gave up her world championship belt on this week as a symbolic gesture against current regulations in female boxing, demanding the right to battle in extended rounds similar to male boxers.

Protest against unequal treatment

Cameron’s decision to give up her championship belt originates from her firm stance with the World Boxing Council’s requirement that women compete in reduced rounds, which the experienced fighter considers unequal treatment.

“Women’s boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still progress to be made,” Cameron stated. “I firmly believe in fairness and that includes the right to have identical rules, the same chances, and identical regard.”

Background of the belt

The fighter was elevated to world championship status when former champion Taylor was designated “temporary champion” as she took a break from professional fighting. The World Boxing Council was set to have a financial bid on Friday for a match between Cameron and fellow British boxer Sandy Ryan.

Earlier case

In the end of last year, fellow boxer Serrano similarly gave up her WBC title after the council would not authorize her to compete in bouts under the identical regulations as men’s boxing, with extended rounds.

Council’s stance

The WBC president, the president, had mentioned before that they would not sanction 12 three-minute rounds in women’s boxing. “Regarding tennis female players compete three sets, for basketball the basket is shorter and the ball smaller and those are non-contact activities. We stand by the health and protection of the boxers,” he stated on X.

Existing norm

Most women’s title fights have 10 rounds of two minutes each each, and the British boxer was among more than two dozen boxers – including Serrano – who initiated an effort in last year to have the right to participate under the identical regulations as male boxers.

Professional record

Cameron, who holds a 21-1 professional boxing record, stated clearly that her stand extends beyond personal preference, framing it as a battle for coming generations of female boxers. “It’s an honor of my success in attaining a title holder, but it’s moment to make a statement for justice and for the sport’s development,” she continued.

Next steps

The fighter is not stepping away from boxing completely, however, with her management team her promotion company saying she plans to pursue different title chances and prestigious matches while persisting in her requirement on fighting in three-minute rounds.