Mikaela Mayer exudes confidence as she prepares for her high‑stakes unification bout against Britain’s Chantelle Cameron, insisting she feels "unbeatable" and that the fight will not be a close contest. The showdown, scheduled for Saturday at Birmingham’s bp pulse LIVE arena and broadcast live on Sky Sports, pits the WBO champion Cameron (22‑1, 8 KOs) against the American title‑holder Mayer (22‑2, 5 KOs), who currently holds the WBA and WBC super‑welterweight belts.
This marquee matchup is the centerpiece of the MVPW‑06 card, which features a series of US‑versus‑UK contests. Mayer, who has earned the respect of many in the boxing community, acknowledges Cameron’s recent resurgence.
The British fighter has won four straight fights since a rematch loss to Katie Taylor in 2023, demonstrating a potent blend of aggression and speed. Nevertheless, Mayer believes her own evolution over the past ten months gives her a decisive edge.
"I feel better than ever," she told Sky Sports. "I just know I feel unbeatable right now. I’m in a great position and I can’t wait to get over to the UK and do my thing." Describing Cameron’s style, Mayer noted, "She’s an aggressive fighter who lets her hands go. She fights at a fast pace and so do I, so that’s going to make for a very exciting fight for the fans." Yet she tempered the excitement with a clear prediction: "I just don’t think it’s going to be as close and as much of a war as everyone thinks." Mayer also addressed the inevitable criticism of an American challenger stepping onto British soil.
"There are probably a handful of people who think I’m foolish for coming to the UK and fighting on Chantelle’s turf, but I’m just confident in myself right now," she said. She emphasized that she is fighting smarter and stronger than ever before, adding, "I feel like no matter where I go, I’m still going to kick butt. So it could be here.
It could be there. I’m taking the win." When asked about her preparation, Mayer highlighted her versatility as a key factor. "I’m really hard to train for because I’ve developed so much these last ten months of being in the gym," she explained. Although she has not fought since October of the previous year, she believes her recent work has left Cameron unable to fully anticipate her tactics.
"I know I haven’t fought since last October, but the things I’m doing now make it virtually impossible for Chantelle to have trained for me at this point," Mayer asserted. She hinted at the possibility of a decisive finish, saying, "I’m going to do everything I can to make it a very obvious win, maybe a stoppage, we’ll see, but I know I’m coming out with my hand raised." Mayer also stressed improvements to her defensive game and inside work, noting that she plans to blend all aspects of her skill set while expecting moments of intense, dog‑fight style exchanges given the contrasting styles of the two athletes. Cameron, now 35, captured the WBO super‑welterweight title earlier this year with a dominant performance over Michaela Kotaskova, a belt Mayer vacated after a brief reign following her victory over Mary Spencer.
Reclaiming that belt would give Mayer the coveted status of unified world champion, a milestone she describes as career‑defining. "A win would definitely be up there with one of the best moments of my career," she said. "I’ve had a pretty awesome career. Even though I’ve gone through some ups and downs, that’s what makes my career even more special and these big fights even more special." Mayer reflected on the challenges she has faced, from adjusting her team to navigating personal setbacks, and how those experiences have forged a tougher competitor.
"I’ve had to go through trials and tribulations – I’ve had to adjust, I’ve had to make changes in my team and keep continuing to get better – and I’ve done that," she noted. "Going in there and having a dominating performance against someone like Chantelle Cameron, who is very highly respected – the only person to beat Katie Taylor – that’s going to definitely be one of the best moments of my career thus far." Both fighters have agreed to a rematch clause, a relatively rare arrangement that could set up a future showdown if the first encounter lives up to expectations. "Chantelle and I do have a rematch clause on both of our ends, which is unique, but if it’s the type of fight that everyone expects, then why not do a rematch?" Mayer said. "Why not give it to the world again?
I have no problem giving a rematch when it’s justified. Do I want to kick her butt so bad that she doesn’t even want to activate that rematch clause?
Of course. But if she does, we can go again." The event, headlined by Mayer versus Cameron and featuring a bout by Caroline Dubois, will take place on August 29 in Birmingham. Fans can watch live on Sky Sports or stream the fight via a contract‑free boxing platform. The anticipation is high, and Mayer’s unwavering belief in her own superiority sets the tone for what promises to be a compelling clash of two of the sport’s premier super‑welterweights.