Mikaela Mayer entered the interview with Sky Sports radiating confidence, insisting she feels "unbeatable" as she prepares for her high‑stakes unification bout against Britain’s Chantelle Cameron. The fight, scheduled for Saturday at the BP Pulse LIVE arena in Birmingham, will see the WBA and WBC champion from the United States challenge the WBO title‑holder Cameron in a clash that could crown a single world super welterweight champion.
Cameron, a 22‑1 record holder with eight knock‑outs, has been on a roll since a rematch loss to Katie Taylor in 2023, stringing together four consecutive victories. Mayer, who carries a 22‑2 record and five KOs, has no shortage of respect for her opponent’s recent form, yet she remains convinced that the contest will not be as close as many pundits predict.
"I feel better than ever," she told the broadcaster. "I just know I feel unbeatable right now. I’m in a great position and I can’t wait to get out to the UK and do my thing." Mayer praised Cameron’s aggressive style, noting that the British fighter “lets her hands go” and maintains a fast‑paced rhythm. "She fights at a fast pace and so do I, so that’s going to make for a very exciting fight for the fans," Mayer said.
However, she was quick to add that she does not anticipate a prolonged war of attrition. "I just don’t think it’s going to be as close and as much of a war as everyone thinks," she asserted.
The American boxer acknowledged that some observers might view her decision to travel to Cameron’s home turf as foolish, but she dismissed those doubts. "There’s probably a handful of people who think I’m stupid for coming to the UK and going onto Chantelle’s turf, but I’m just confident in myself right now," Mayer explained. She emphasized that she has never been in better shape, describing herself as “fighting better than I’ve ever fought, smarter than I’ve ever been.” Mayer’s confidence extends to her belief that she can finish the fight decisively. "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," she declared.
She highlighted her versatility as a key factor, insisting that Cameron will find it impossible to prepare for the new, refined version of the 36‑year‑old fighter that will step into the ring on Saturday. "I’m really hard to train for because I’ve developed so much these last ten months of being in the gym," Mayer told Sky Sports. She noted that she has not fought since October, but the adjustments she has made in training make her a moving target. "The things I’m doing now are really impossible for Chantelle to have trained for at this point," she added.
When asked about her game plan, Mayer said she intends to make the victory as clear as possible, perhaps even by stoppage. "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," she said. She has focused on tightening her defense while pressing forward, ensuring she lands the majority of the shots.
"I’ve worked on making sure that my inside game and when I do press forward my defence is tighter and I’m the one landing my shots. I’ll definitely be using a little bit of everything I’ve got, but knowing mine and Chantelle’s styles there will definitely be moments where it will be a dog fight," she explained. Cameron, now 35, captured the WBO super welterweight belt earlier this year with a dominant win over Michaela Kotaskova, a title Mayer vacated months after beating Mary Spencer. The chance to reclaim that belt and unify the division is a massive motivator for Mayer, who described a victory as a career‑defining moment.
"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, I think that’s what makes my career even more special and what makes these big fights ahead of me extra special." She reflected on the challenges she has faced, including changes to her team and the need to constantly improve.
"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 a rematch clause built into their contracts, a relatively rare arrangement that could set up a second encounter if the first fight lives up to expectations. "Well, 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?
Why not give it to the world again? I have no problem giving a rematch when it’s justified," Mayer said.
She added, "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, billed as MVPW‑06, will also feature a bout with rising star Caroline Dubois.
The full card will be broadcast live on Sky Sports on August 29, with streaming options available for viewers without a contract. As the anticipation builds, Mayer’s proclamation of feeling unbeatable sets the tone for what promises to be a thrilling chapter in women’s boxing history.