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The super-lightweight champion decided to vacate her WBC super-lightweight title on this week as a form of protest against existing rules in the sport for women, demanding the right to fight in three-minute rounds like men fighters.

Stand against unequal treatment

Cameron’s decision to vacate her world title stems from her strong opposition with the boxing governing body’s rule that female fighters fight in reduced rounds, which the experienced fighter views as unequal treatment.

“Women’s boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still progress to be made,” the boxer declared. “I firmly believe in fairness and that includes the option to have identical rules, identical prospects, and identical regard.”

Context of the title

Cameron was upgraded to title holder when former champion Taylor was designated “temporary champion” as she stepped away from boxing. The boxing organization was set to have a financial bid on that day for a fight between Cameron and compatriot Sandy Ryan.

Earlier case

In December 2023, another female fighter likewise vacated her belt after the organization declined to permit her to compete in fights under the equivalent rules as male boxing, with 12 three-minute rounds.

Council’s stance

The WBC president, the president, had declared earlier in 2023 that they would not approve 12 three-minute rounds in female matches. “In tennis women play 3 sets, regarding basketball the hoop is lower and the ball is smaller and those are less physical sports. We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the boxers,” he wrote on his platform.

Existing norm

Most women’s title fights have multiple rounds of reduced time each, and the fighter was part of over twenty fighters – like Serrano – who initiated an effort in 2023 to have the right to compete under the identical regulations as male boxers.

Fighting history

Cameron, who boasts a 21-1 professional boxing record, made clear that her stand goes beyond personal preference, framing it as a battle for coming generations of female athletes. “It’s an honor of my accomplishment in earning a title holder, but it’s moment to make a statement for justice and for the future of the sport,” she continued.

Future plans

Cameron is not leaving from boxing altogether, however, with her management team her promotion company indicating she aims to chase other championship opportunities and prestigious matches while persisting in her requirement on participating in three-minute rounds.