Mikaela Mayer has declared that her upcoming world super‑welterweight title unification bout with Chantelle Cameron will be the "female fight of the year." The showdown pits the British champion Cameron (22‑1, 8 knockouts) against the American contender Mayer (22‑2, 5 knockouts) at Birmingham’s bp pulse LIVE arena on August 29, with the event broadcast live on Sky Sports. Every fight on the MVPW‑06 main card features a United Kingdom fighter matched against an opponent from the United States, underscoring the transatlantic rivalry that has become a hallmark of the promotion.
The card also showcases unified lightweight champion Caroline Dubois, who holds both the WBC and WBO belts, and three‑division world champion Terri Harper. Yet Mayer believes that her clash with Cameron will eclipse the rest, as the two athletes will contest three world titles over ten intense rounds. "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 contest that will help grow and develop women’s boxing, and a fight that the sport needs right now." Both fighters have amassed impressive résumés as amateurs and professionals.
Mayer, now 36, reflected on the wisdom that comes with age: "We’ve both had amazing careers as pros and amateurs. We’re older and wiser now, and we know what works and what doesn’t for us." She added that they are at comparable stages in their careers, essentially meeting each other at the peak of their respective primes.
"We’re still very strong and dominant, so there’s simply no way this won’t be an action‑packed fight," she said confidently. "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, Mayer explained that the fighters’ styles naturally lead to a lot of standing‑and‑trading. "Considering our styles, there is no avoiding that.
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 wild exchanges," she noted, hinting at a blend of aggression and technical precision.
Mayer also emphasized that she is entering the bout in what she describes as 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 asserted. She addressed common misconceptions about aging athletes, 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 losses—both on British soil, to Alycia Baumgardner in 2022 and to Natasha Jonas in 2024— have not diminished her affection for the UK audience. "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 said.
"I’ve always loved the UK crowd. I’m like an adopted Brit; I’m 73 per cent British.
Every single time I fought in the UK the energy has been unmatched. You’re energetic, that pumps me up." Chantelle Cameron, the 35‑year‑old British champion, captured the WBO super‑welterweight title earlier this year with a dominant victory over Michaela Kotaskova in April—a belt Mayer vacated only months after winning it from Mary Spencer. Cameron now aims to defend her title and add Mayer’s WBA and WBC belts to her collection, effectively unifying the division. When asked why she backs herself to emerge victorious, 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 fight is the headline attraction of MVPW‑06, which will also feature Caroline Dubois in action. Fans can watch the event live on August 29 via Sky Sports, or stream it through a contract‑free boxing platform for those who prefer online viewing.
The promotion promises a night of high‑octane competition, with each bout on the card designed to showcase the best of both British and American boxing talent. As the anticipation builds, the boxing community is eager to see whether Mayer’s confidence and renewed training regimen will be enough to reclaim her former belt, or if Cameron’s relentless mindset will secure her place as the dominant force in the super‑welterweight division.