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The super-lightweight champion voluntarily gave up her world championship belt on this week as an act of defiance against the status quo in women’s boxing, insisting on the right to compete in three-minute rounds similar to male boxers.

Stand against unequal treatment

The boxer’s move to give up her title originates from her clear disagreement with the World Boxing Council’s requirement that women compete in two-minute rounds, which the 34-year-old views as unfair standards.

“Women’s boxing has advanced significantly, but there’s still room for improvement,” she announced. “I firmly believe in equality and that includes the option to compete under equal conditions, the same chances, and the same recognition.”

History of the championship

The British boxer was promoted to title holder when the previous title holder was designated “inactive champion” as she stepped away from boxing. The boxing organization was set to have a contract bid on recently for a fight between Cameron and other UK fighter her potential opponent.

Prior instance

In late 2023, another female fighter likewise vacated her WBC title after the council refused to allow her to fight in fights under the identical regulations as fighters’ boxing, with extended rounds.

WBC’s position

The organization’s leader, Sulaimán, had stated earlier in 2023 that they would not authorize longer fights in female matches. “For tennis they play fewer sets, in basketball the rim is reduced and the size is reduced and those are less physical sports. We support the safety and wellbeing of the fighters,” he commented on social media.

Existing norm

The majority of female championship bouts have multiple rounds of shorter duration each, and the British boxer was one of more than two dozen boxers – like Serrano – who started a movement in last year to have the choice to participate under the equivalent conditions as men.

Fighting history

The boxer, who boasts a impressive fight record, made clear that her demonstration goes beyond her own wishes, describing it as a battle for coming generations of female boxers. “It’s an honor of my success in attaining a title holder, but it’s right to protest for equality and for the future of the sport,” she continued.

Future plans

The athlete is not stepping away from professional fighting completely, however, with her representatives her promotion company saying she intends to seek other championship opportunities and prestigious matches while maintaining her insistence on competing in extended rounds.