đ Share this article British boxer Cameron vacates WBC title in stand against rules for women boxers The super-lightweight champion chose to relinquish her WBC super-lightweight title on this week as an act of defiance against the status quo in the sport for women, insisting on the option to battle in extended rounds like male boxers. Protest against inequality Her choice to vacate her title originates from her firm stance with the WBCâs requirement that women fight in shorter rounds, which the 34-year-old considers unequal treatment. âWomenâs boxing has advanced significantly, but thereâs still progress to be made,â the boxer declared. âMy conviction has always been in equality and that includes the option to have identical rules, the same chances, and the same recognition.â History of the title Cameron was promoted to title holder when the previous title holder was designated âChampion in Recessâ as she paused from boxing. The WBC was planning to hold a contract bid on that day for a match between Cameron and other UK fighter the challenger. Previous precedent In late 2023, fellow boxer Serrano also relinquished her championship after the organization would not authorize her to participate in fights under the same rule-set as fightersâ boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds. WBCâs position The council head, Mauricio SulaimĂĄn, had declared previously that they would not authorize 12 three-minute rounds in womenâs bouts. âFor tennis they play three sets, in basketball the rim is reduced and the size is reduced and those are not contact sports. We support the safety and wellbeing of the athletes,â he commented on X. Current standard Most womenâs title fights have multiple rounds of shorter duration each, and the fighter was one of numerous athletes â including Serrano â who initiated an effort in recently to have the choice to fight under the equivalent conditions as men. Professional record The boxer, who boasts a strong career statistics, emphasized that her demonstration is more than personal preference, presenting it as a fight for coming generations of women fighters. âIâm proud of my achievement in earning a WBC champion, but itâs right to protest for justice and for the sportâs development,â she concluded. Next steps The fighter is not retiring from the sport completely, however, with her representatives her promotion company saying she aims to chase different title chances and marquee bouts while continuing to demand on participating in extended rounds.