Mikaela Mayer has boldly declared that her upcoming world super‑welterweight title unification clash with Chantelle Cameron will earn the distinction of "female fight of the year." The showdown is set for August 29 at Birmingham’s bp pulse LIVE arena and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Both fighters will step onto the MVPW‑06 main card, which features a series of UK‑versus‑US matchups. The event also showcases unified WBC and WBO lightweight champion Caroline Dubois and three‑division world champion Terri Harper, but Mayer believes the headline bout between herself and Cameron will eclipse all others. The two women will contest three world titles over ten rounds, a rarity that promises high stakes and intense competition.
"We know how great this fight is because we made it," Mayer said at the MVPW‑06 press conference. "It’s a fight we’ve both dreamed of, a bout that will help grow and develop women's boxing, a fight we need." The 36‑year‑old added that both athletes have amassed impressive résumés as amateurs and professionals, and that their experience now gives them a clearer sense of what works in the ring.
"We’re at a very similar stage in our careers, hitting our primes together. We’re both still strong and dominant, so there’s no way this won’t be an action‑packed fight," Mayer continued. "I’m predicting the female fight of the year, 100 percent. I don’t see anyone else who can top this." When asked about their fighting styles, Mayer noted that both she and Cameron favor a forward‑moving, hand‑heavy approach, but they also possess the ring IQ to pick their moments.
"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 that," she explained.
Mayer also hinted at a new level of preparation. "I’m confident in myself.
I’m not going to make it close – I’m that confident in my skills right now. People think you can’t improve at this age, that you plateau, but that’s not true for 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," she said. Her two career defeats – to Alycia Baumgardner in 2022 and Natasha Jonas in 2024 – both occurred on British soil, yet Mayer’s affection for the UK audience remains undiminished.
"I won’t let past losses scar me or make me fearful of big challenges in the future," she asserted. "I’ve always loved the UK crowd. I’m like an adopted Brit, I’m 73 percent British.
Every time I fought in the UK the energy has been unmatched. You’re energetic, that pumps me up." On the other side of the ring, 35‑year‑old Chantelle Cameron entered the bout as the reigning WBO super‑welterweight champion, a belt Mayer vacated shortly after defeating Mary Spencer. Cameron earned the title with a dominant victory over Michaela Kotaskova in April, and now aims to reclaim the belt while also unifying the division alongside her WBA and WBC titles. When questioned about her confidence, Cameron replied, "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 card, headlined by Mayer versus Cameron and featuring Dubois in action, promises a night of high‑caliber boxing for fans worldwide. In addition to the main event, the card includes a series of UK‑versus‑US contests, underscoring the transatlantic rivalry that has become a hallmark of the promotion.
Boxing enthusiasts can catch the live broadcast on Sky Sports on August 29, or stream the event through the network’s contract‑free boxing service. The promotion also encourages viewers to use the Chrome browser for the best video player experience.
Beyond the immediate stakes, the fight carries broader significance for women's boxing. A three‑title unification bout at this level is rare, and both athletes see it as a platform to showcase the sport’s growth, attract new fans, and inspire the next generation of female fighters. As Mayer put it, "We’re older and wiser now, and we know what works and what doesn’t for us.
This fight will help grow and develop women's boxing." With both competitors at the peak of their abilities, the stage set for a tactical showcase, and three world championships hanging in the balance, the bout promises to be more than just a contest—it aims to be a milestone in the evolution of the women’s game. Whether the fight lives up to the lofty label of "female fight of the year" will be decided in the ring, but the anticipation alone underscores the rising prominence of women's boxing on the global stage.