Mikaela Mayer has set the stage for what she believes will be the "female fight of the year" as she prepares to face British champion Chantelle Cameron in a world‑title unification bout. The clash, scheduled for August 29 at the bp pulse LIVE arena in Birmingham, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and forms the centerpiece of the MVPW‑06 card, which pits a United Kingdom fighter against an American opponent in each matchup. Both athletes arrive with impressive résumés. Cameron, the 22‑1 (8 KOs) holder of the WBO super‑welterweight crown, earned her belt in April with a commanding win over Michaela Kotaskova.
Mayer, the 22‑2 (5 KOs) American, is the reigning WBA and WBC champion and has previously held the WBO belt before vacating it after a victory over Mary Spencer. The stakes are high: three world titles—WBA, WBC and WBO—will hang in the balance over a ten‑round contest. At the press conference for MVPW‑06, Mayer spoke with confidence. "We know how great this fight is because we made it," she said.
"It's a fight we've both always wanted, a fight that will help grow and develop women's boxing, a fight that we need." The 36‑year‑old added that experience has taught both fighters what works and what doesn’t, and that they are now entering the prime of their careers. "We're at a very similar stage in our careers and are meeting each other in our primes," she explained. "We're both still very strong and dominant, so there is just no way this won't be an action‑packed fight." Mayer predicted that her bout with Cameron would eclipse every other women's fight of the year.
"I'm predicting the female fight of the year, 100 per cent. I don't see anyone else who can top this," she asserted, emphasizing the historic significance of a three‑belt showdown.
The fight promises a blend of styles. Both boxers favor an aggressive, forward‑moving approach, but they are also savvy enough to incorporate strategic boxing when needed.
"Considering our styles, there is no avoiding standing and trading," Mayer noted. "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 that." Mayer also hinted at a personal evolution in her preparation. She said she is "gearing up to reach a new level of performance" and expressed absolute confidence in her abilities. "I'm not going to make it close – I'm that confident in my skills right now," she declared.
The veteran fighter addressed common misconceptions about age and performance, stating, "People think you cannot get better at this age, that you plateau or that you're as good as you're going to get, but that is not the case with me. I've made a lot of changes in my camp, brought fresh eyes in, 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—both on British soil, to Alycia Baumgardner in 2022 and Natasha Jonas in 2024—have not dampened her affection for the United Kingdom. She described herself as an "adopted Brit," claiming she is "73 per cent British" and that the energy of UK crowds fuels her performance. "I won't let things that happened in the past scar me or make me fearful of taking on big challenges in the future," she affirmed, emphasizing her love for the enthusiastic support she receives when fighting in the UK.
Cameron, the 35‑year‑old, also exuded confidence when asked about her chances. "My mindset. I'm a different breed. The tougher the challenge, the better I am," she said.
"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 broader MVPW‑06 card features other notable fighters, including unified WBC and WBO lightweight champion Caroline Dubois and three‑weight world champion Terri Harper. However, the Mayer‑Cameron showdown is expected to be the marquee attraction, with all three major belts at stake.
Beyond the immediate excitement, this fight holds broader implications for the sport. A high‑profile, multi‑title women's bout on a major network like Sky Sports signals growing commercial interest and visibility for female boxing.
It also offers a platform for both athletes to inspire the next generation of fighters, showing that age and experience can coexist with peak performance. Fans can tune in on August 29 to watch the action live on Sky Sports, or stream the event through a contract‑free boxing service.
The fight promises to deliver a blend of power, technique, and strategic acumen, as two of the sport's most accomplished super‑welterweights collide in what they both believe will be a historic night for women's boxing.