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The super-lightweight champion decided to vacate her world championship belt on recently as an act of defiance against the status quo in the sport for women, insisting on the right to fight in longer rounds matching men fighters.

Stand against unequal treatment

The boxer’s move to relinquish her title stems from her strong opposition with the boxing governing body’s mandate that women fight in two-minute rounds, which the experienced fighter views as unequal treatment.

“The sport for women has come a long way, but there’s still progress to be made,” she announced. “My conviction has always been in equal treatment and that includes the right to have identical rules, equal opportunities, and equal respect.”

Background of the title

The British boxer was elevated to world championship status when former champion Taylor was named “Champion in Recess” as she paused from the sport. The WBC was set to have a financial bid on Friday for a fight between the champion and compatriot the challenger.

Earlier case

In the end of last year, Amanda Serrano also relinquished her championship after the governing body would not authorize her to fight in matches under the identical regulations as fighters’ boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.

WBC’s position

The council head, Sulaimán, had mentioned previously that they would not sanction 12 three-minute rounds in female matches. “In tennis they play fewer sets, regarding basketball the basket is shorter and the ball is smaller and those are less physical sports. We support the health and protection of the athletes,” he commented on X.

Current standard

Typically women’s championship matches have 10 rounds of two minutes each each, and the fighter was among over twenty fighters – like Serrano – who initiated an effort in 2023 to have the option to compete under the equivalent conditions as men fighters.

Fighting history

The athlete, who maintains a impressive fight record, emphasized that her protest is more than individual choice, presenting it as a fight for the next wave of female athletes. “I feel proud of my accomplishment in earning a WBC champion, but it’s right to protest for what’s right and for the future of the sport,” she continued.

Next steps

Cameron is not stepping away from the sport completely, however, with her promoters MVP saying she aims to chase other championship opportunities and marquee bouts while persisting in her requirement on participating in longer duration fights.