Mikaela Mayer has declared that her upcoming world super‑welterweight title unification clash with Chantelle Cameron will be the "female fight of the year." The bout, which pits the British champion Cameron (22‑1, 8 KOs) against the American contender Mayer (22‑2, 5 KOs), is set for August 29 at the bp pulse LIVE arena in Birmingham and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Every contest on the MVPW‑06 main card features a United Kingdom fighter squaring off against an opponent from the United States, underscoring the transatlantic rivalry that has become a hallmark of the event.
In addition to the headliner, the card will showcase unified WBC and WBO lightweight champion Caroline Dubois and three‑division world champion Terri Harper, among others. Nevertheless, Mayer believes that she and Cameron will provide a marquee showdown for the ages, with all three world titles on the line in a ten‑round encounter.
"We know how great this fight is because we made it," Mayer told reporters at the MVPW‑06 press conference. "It’s a bout we’ve both dreamed of, a clash that will help grow and develop women’s boxing, a fight we truly need." At 36, Mayer reflected on her journey, noting that both she and Cameron have amassed impressive records as amateurs and professionals. "We’re older and wiser now, and we understand what works for us and what doesn’t," she said. "We’re at a very similar stage in our careers, essentially meeting each other at the peak of our primes.
Both of us remain strong and dominant, so there’s simply no way this won’t be an action‑packed fight." She went on to predict, with absolute certainty, that the bout will earn the title of female fight of the year. "I don’t see anyone else who can top this," Mayer asserted, emphasizing the historic significance of the matchup.
When asked about their fighting styles, Mayer explained that both athletes favor forward pressure and hand‑to‑hand exchanges, but they also possess the ring intelligence to avoid a nonstop brawl. "Considering our styles, there’s no avoiding standing and trading.
We like to come forward and let our hands go, but we’re smart enough to know we can’t bang it out the whole time. There will be a lot more high‑level boxing than just a slugfest," she added. Mayer also hinted that she is preparing to reach a new level of performance. "I’m confident in myself.
I’m not going to make it close – I’m that confident in my skills right now," she said. "People think you can’t improve at this age, that you plateau or that you’re as good as you’ll ever be, but that isn’t true for me. I’ve made many changes in my camp, brought in fresh eyes, and I’m getting better, stronger and smarter every day.
I feel better now than when I was 26. I’m excited to go out there and show you another level." Mayer’s two career defeats – to Alycia Baumgardner in 2022 and Natasha Jonas in 2024 – both occurred on British soil, yet her affection for the United Kingdom remains undiminished. "I won’t let past setbacks scar me or make me fearful of taking on big challenges in the future," she declared.
"I’ve always loved the UK crowd. I feel like an adopted Brit; I’m 73 percent British. Every time I fought in the UK the energy has been unmatched.
The fans are electric, and that pumps me up." Cameron, now 35, captured the WBO super‑welterweight title earlier this year with a dominant victory over Michaela Kotaskova in April, a belt that Mayer had vacated shortly after defeating Mary Spencer. Cameron now aims to retain her crown and add Mayer’s belt to her collection, thereby unifying the division alongside her existing WBA and WBC titles. When asked why she believes she can emerge victorious, Cameron replied with confidence: "My mindset.
I’m a different breed. The tougher the challenge, the better I am.
I know Mikaela is a tough test, but that will bring the best out of me. I shine when I have opponents like that in front of me. I think I’m unstoppable." The MVPW‑06 event, headlined by the Mayer‑Cameron showdown and featuring a bout from Caroline Dubois, promises a night of high‑stakes boxing for fans of the sport. The fight will be televised live on Sky Sports on August 29, and viewers can also stream the action without a contract through the platform’s boxing package.
This highly anticipated contest not only offers a chance for both fighters to cement their legacies but also serves as a landmark moment for women’s boxing, showcasing the depth of talent and the growing global interest in the sport.