Mikaela Mayer recently told Sky Sports that she feels "unbeatable" as she prepares for her high‑stakes unification bout against Britain’s Chantelle Cameron. The fight, scheduled for Saturday at Birmingham’s bp pulse LIVE arena, will see the WBA and WBC champion from the United States attempt to reclaim the WBO super‑welterweight belt that she vacated earlier this year. Both titles are on the line, and the matchup has been billed as the centerpiece of the MVPW‑06 card, which pits a UK fighter against an American opponent in every bout. Mayer, a 22‑win, 5‑KO veteran, has spoken openly about her respect for Cameron, the 22‑win, 8‑KO holder of the British WBO crown.
Cameron has been on a roll, winning her last four contests since a rematch loss to Katie Taylor in 2023, and she has earned a reputation as a relentless, forward‑pressing boxer who throws her hands with abandon. Still, Mayer is confident that her own skill set and recent improvements will give her the edge. "I feel better than ever," Mayer said in the interview.
"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." She praised Cameron’s aggression, noting that both fighters favor a fast pace that should produce an exciting spectacle for the crowd. Yet Mayer was quick to add that she does not expect the contest to be as close‑fought or as grueling as some pundits have suggested. The atmosphere in Birmingham is expected to be hostile for the American, but Mayer shrugged off any criticism.
"There are probably a handful of people who think I’m foolish for coming to the UK and stepping onto Chantelle’s turf, but I’m just confident in myself right now," she asserted. "I’m fighting smarter and stronger than ever before, and I believe I can dominate wherever I go. Whether it’s here or there, I’m taking the win." Mayer highlighted her versatility as a key factor heading into the fight.
Over the past ten months, she has spent countless hours in the gym refining her technique, especially her inside game and defensive positioning. Although she has not fought since October of the previous year, she believes the work she has put in makes her a moving target that Cameron cannot fully prepare for. "I’m really hard to train for because I’ve developed so much in the last ten months," she told Sky Sports.
"The things I’m doing now are impossible for Chantelle to have trained for at this point." She also hinted at the possibility of a stoppage, though she remained realistic about the fight’s flow. "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 said. She emphasized that she has tightened her defense when pressing forward, ensuring she lands her own shots while limiting Cameron’s counter‑punches.
"There will definitely be moments where it turns into a dog fight, but I’ll be using every tool in my arsenal." Cameron, now 35, captured the WBO super‑welterweight title earlier this year with a dominant performance over Michaela Kotaskova, a belt that Mayer relinquished shortly after defeating Mary Spencer. For Mayer, reclaiming that crown would not only unify the division but also mark a career‑defining milestone. "A win would definitely be up there with the best moments of my career," she explained.
"I’ve had an awesome career with ups and downs, and those challenges make these big fights even more special." Mayer reflected on the obstacles she has overcome, from changes in her training team to personal setbacks. "I’ve had to adjust, make changes, and keep improving, and I’ve done that," she said.
"Going into the ring and delivering a dominant performance against someone as respected as Chantelle—who is the only boxer to have beaten Katie Taylor—would be one of the greatest moments of my career so far." Both fighters have a rematch clause in their contracts, a relatively rare arrangement that could set up a second showdown if the first bout lives up to expectations. "Chantelle and I have a rematch clause on both ends, which is unique," Mayer noted. "If it’s the fight everyone expects, why not do a rematch?
I’d love to give her a beat‑down so she doesn’t want to activate it, but if she does, we’ll be ready." The event, headlined by Mayer versus Cameron and featuring a bout from rising star Caroline Dubois, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports on August 29. Fans can also stream the fight through Sky’s contract‑free boxing platform. As the date approaches, the narrative is clear: Mayer feels invincible, Cameron is hungry to defend her home‑grown title, and the world will be watching to see which fighter’s confidence proves justified in the ring.