Mikaela Mayer has boldly declared that her upcoming world super‑welterweight title unification showdown with Chantelle Cameron will earn the distinction of being the "female fight of the year." The highly anticipated contest pits the British champion Cameron—who boasts a record of 22 wins, one loss and eight knockouts—against the American contender Mayer, whose ledger reads 22 victories, two defeats and five stoppages. The bout is slated for August 29 at Birmingham’s bp pulse LIVE arena and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports as part of the MVPW‑06 main card, a night that uniquely matches a United Kingdom fighter against an opponent from the United States in each of its featured match‑ups. The event’s card also includes unified lightweight champion Caroline Dubois, who holds both the WBC and WBO titles, and three‑division world champion Terri Harper.
Nevertheless, Mayer is confident that she and Cameron will deliver a headline‑grabbing, ten‑round clash that will be remembered for years to come, with all three world belts on the line. "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 about, a fight that will help grow and develop women’s boxing, a fight that the sport needs right now." The 36‑year‑old added that both athletes have accumulated impressive resumes as amateurs and professionals, and that their combined experience now gives them a clearer sense of what works and what doesn’t inside the ring. "We’re at a very similar stage in our careers and are meeting each other in our primes," she said. "We’re still strong, still dominant, and there’s simply no way this won’t be an action‑packed fight. I’m predicting the female fight of the year, 100 percent.
I don’t see anyone else who can top this." When asked about the tactical approach each fighter is likely to employ, Mayer noted, "Considering our styles, there’s no avoiding the stand‑up exchange. We like to move forward and let our hands do the talking, but we’re smart enough to know we can’t go at it nonstop. Expect a lot of high‑level boxing mixed with the aggression we both love." Mayer also hinted that she is preparing to reach a new performance plateau, stating, "I’m confident in myself.
I’m not going to make it close – I’m that confident in my skills right now. People often think you can’t improve at this age, that you plateau or that you’ve hit your ceiling, 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." Her two career setbacks—a loss to Alycia Baumgardner in 2022 and a defeat by 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 affirmed.
"I’ve always loved the UK crowd. I feel like an adopted Brit—about 73 percent British.
Every time I’ve fought in the UK the energy has been unmatched. The crowd’s energy pumps me up." Chantelle Cameron, now 35, entered the ring as the WBO super‑welterweight champion after a dominant victory over Michaela Kotaskova in April—a title Mayer vacated only months after capturing it from Mary Spencer.
Cameron is eager to reclaim the belt and add Mayer’s WBA and WBC titles to her collection, effectively unifying the division. When questioned about her confidence, Cameron responded, "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." Both fighters have emphasized the broader significance of their encounter. Beyond personal glory, they see the bout as a catalyst for increased visibility and respect for women’s boxing worldwide.
Their shared belief is that a high‑profile, competitive fight can attract new fans, inspire younger athletes, and demonstrate that female pugilists can deliver the same drama, skill, and heart as their male counterparts. The MVPW‑06 event, headlined by the Mayer‑Cameron clash and featuring a card stacked with elite talent, will be streamed live on Sky Sports on August 29. Viewers can also access the fight via a contract‑free boxing stream, ensuring that fans around the globe have multiple ways to watch the showdown that promises to set a new benchmark for women’s boxing. In summary, the stage is set in Birmingham for what both competitors believe will be a historic night.
With three world titles at stake, seasoned veterans in their mid‑thirties, and a shared mission to elevate the sport, the Mayer versus Cameron fight is poised to capture the imagination of boxing enthusiasts everywhere and, as Mayer confidently predicts, earn the title of the year’s premier female bout.