🔗 Share this article British boxer Cameron vacates WBC championship in protest against rules for women boxers The British fighter chose to relinquish her WBC super-lightweight title on Friday as a form of protest against the status quo in female boxing, insisting on the option to fight in extended rounds like men fighters. Protest against disparity Her choice to give up her championship belt originates from her strong opposition with the boxing governing body’s rule that female fighters participate in two-minute rounds, which the veteran boxer views as gender disparity. “The sport for women has made great strides, but there’s still progress to be made,” she announced. “I firmly believe in equal treatment and that includes the option to compete under equal conditions, identical prospects, and identical regard.” Context of the belt The British boxer was elevated to world championship status when Katie Taylor was categorized “inactive champion” as she took a break from the sport. The WBC was planning to hold a contract bid on that day for a fight between Cameron and compatriot the challenger. Earlier case In the end of last year, Amanda Serrano also relinquished her WBC title after the council refused to allow her to fight in matches under the same rule-set as fighters’ boxing, with longer duration fights. WBC’s position The council head, the president, had stated previously that they would not sanction longer fights in women’s boxing. “Regarding tennis women play fewer sets, for basketball the rim is reduced and the ball is smaller and those are less physical sports. We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of the athletes,” he stated on social media. Present practice Typically women’s championship matches have multiple rounds of two minutes each each, and Cameron was one of more than two dozen boxers – such as Serrano – who launched a campaign in last year to have the choice to compete under the same rules as men. Fighting history The athlete, who boasts a 21-1 professional boxing record, stated clearly that her stand goes beyond individual choice, framing it as a battle for coming generations of women fighters. “I feel proud of my achievement in becoming a world champion, but it’s right to protest for what’s right and for the future of the sport,” she added. Coming actions The athlete is not stepping away from professional fighting completely, however, with her representatives MVP saying she intends to seek other championship opportunities and marquee bouts while maintaining her insistence on competing in longer duration fights.