🔗 Share this article The fighter Cameron vacates WBC belt in stand against rules for women boxers The super-lightweight champion chose to relinquish her WBC super-lightweight title on this week as a symbolic gesture against the status quo in female boxing, insisting on the option to battle in longer rounds similar to men fighters. Protest against disparity Cameron’s decision to vacate her title originates from her strong opposition with the World Boxing Council’s rule that female fighters fight in shorter rounds, which the veteran boxer regards as unequal treatment. “The sport for women has made great strides, but there’s still room for improvement,” the boxer declared. “I firmly believe in fairness and that includes the right to have identical rules, the same chances, and the same recognition.” History of the belt Cameron was upgraded to WBC super-lightweight world champion when former champion Taylor was designated “temporary champion” as she paused from boxing. The boxing organization was set to have a contract bid on recently for a match between the champion and compatriot the challenger. Earlier case In December 2023, Amanda Serrano likewise vacated her WBC title after the council would not authorize her to participate in bouts under the equivalent rules as men’s boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds. Council’s stance The organization’s leader, the president, had stated previously that they would not approve extended rounds in women’s boxing. “For tennis women play fewer sets, in basketball the hoop is lower and the ball is smaller and those are not contact sports. We stand by the welfare of the boxers,” he wrote on social media. Present practice Most women’s title fights have ten rounds of reduced time each, and the fighter was part of more than two dozen boxers – like Serrano – who started a movement in 2023 to have the option to participate under the identical regulations as men fighters. Career statistics Cameron, who holds a 21-1 professional boxing record, emphasized that her protest is more than her own wishes, presenting it as a fight for the next wave of female athletes. “It’s an honor of my accomplishment in attaining a title holder, but it’s moment to make a statement for justice and for the sport’s development,” she concluded. Next steps The fighter is not stepping away from the sport completely, however, with her promoters MVP stating she plans to pursue other championship opportunities and marquee bouts while persisting in her requirement on participating in three-minute rounds.