Mikaela Mayer recently told Sky Sports that she feels "unbeatable" as she prepares for her high‑stakes unification bout against British champion Chantelle Cameron. The fight, scheduled for Saturday at the BP Pulse LIVE arena in Birmingham, will see the WBA and WBC titleholder from the United States attempt to reclaim the WBO super‑welterweight belt that Cameron currently holds. Both fighters enter the ring with impressive records—Cameron stands at 22‑1 with eight knockouts, while Mayer is 22‑2 with five stoppages—but Mayer is convinced the contest will not be as close as many pundits anticipate. Mayer’s confidence stems from a combination of recent training breakthroughs and a strategic mindset that she believes gives her an edge over Cameron’s aggressive style.
"I feel better than ever," she said. "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." She praised Cameron’s willingness to throw punches and maintain a fast pace, noting that both women share a similar tempo that should make for an entertaining spectacle.
However, Mayer insisted that the fight will not devolve into a drawn‑out war. "I don’t think it’s going to be as close and as much of a war as everyone thinks," she added. The matchup is part of the MVPW‑06 main card, which pits a UK fighter against an American opponent in each bout, and it will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
While some critics have questioned Mayer’s decision to travel to Cameron’s home turf, the American boxer remains undeterred. "There are probably a handful of people who think I’m stupid for coming to the UK and stepping onto Chantelle’s turf, but I’m just confident in myself right now," Mayer said. She emphasized that she has never been in better shape, both physically and mentally, and that her recent work in the gym has produced a version of herself that is harder to prepare for.
Mayer highlighted her versatility as a key factor heading into the fight. Over the past ten months, she has refined her inside game, tightened her defense, and worked on delivering her own power shots while pressuring opponents.
"I know I haven’t fought since last October, but the things I’m doing now are really impossible for Chantelle to have trained for," she explained. She hinted that a stoppage victory is within reach, but she is prepared for a hard‑fought battle that could involve moments of gritty, dog‑fight style exchanges. "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 asserted.
Cameron, now 35, captured the WBO super‑welterweight title earlier this year by defeating Michaela Kotaskova in a dominant performance. That belt was originally vacated by Mayer after she relinquished it months following her victory over Mary Spencer. For Mayer, regaining the WBO crown would mean unifying three of the four major world titles—a career‑defining achievement. "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, with ups and downs that make these big fights even more special." Mayer reflected on the challenges she has faced throughout her journey, including changes to her team and adjustments to her fighting style. "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. She believes that a dominant performance against a highly respected opponent like Cameron, who is the only boxer to have beaten Katie Taylor, would cement her legacy.
"Going in there and having a dominating performance against someone like Chantelle Cameron, who is very highly respected, that’s going to definitely be one of the best moments of my career thus far," Mayer affirmed. Both fighters have agreed to a rematch clause, a relatively uncommon arrangement that could set up a second encounter if the first bout lives up to expectations. "We have a rematch clause on both ends, which is unique, but if it’s the type of fight everyone expects, then why not do a rematch?" Mayer said.
She added that she would love to defeat Cameron so decisively that a rematch would become unnecessary, but she remains open to a sequel if warranted. "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," she concluded.
The fight will be part of a larger event that also features Caroline Dubois, and it is set to air on August 29 via Sky Sports, with streaming options available for viewers without a contract. Boxing fans can look forward to a clash of styles, high stakes, and a potential turning point in the careers of two of the sport’s most compelling super‑welterweight champions.