Mikaela Mayer entered the interview with Sky Sports radiating confidence, proclaiming that 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 (22‑2, 5 KOs) attempt to reclaim the WBO super‑welterweight belt currently held by the British challenger (22‑1, 8 KOs).
The event, broadcast live on Sky Sports, forms the centerpiece of the MVPW‑06 main card, which uniquely pairs a UK fighter against an American opponent in each contest. Mayer, a seasoned 36‑year‑old who previously vacated the WBO title after a short reign following her victory over Mary Spencer, emphasized that she respects Cameron’s recent run – the Englishwoman has won four straight fights since her 2023 rematch loss to Katie Taylor. Yet Mayer is convinced that her own evolution over the past ten months gives her a decisive edge. "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 to the UK and do my thing." She described Cameron as an aggressive, fast‑paced boxer who likes to throw her hands freely. "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 warned that the contest is unlikely to turn into the back‑and‑forth war many fans anticipate. "I just don’t think it’s going to be as close and as much of a war as everyone thinks," she added. Mayer acknowledged that a handful of skeptics might view her decision to travel to Cameron’s home turf as foolish, but she dismissed those doubts with unwavering self‑belief. "I’m fighting better than I’ve ever fought, smarter than I’ve ever been, and I just believe in myself," she asserted.
"No matter where I go, I’m still going to kick butt. It could be here, it could be there – I’m taking the win." When asked about her preparation, Mayer highlighted the versatility she has cultivated in the gym. Over the last ten months she has added new dimensions to her game, making her a moving target for any opponent’s game plan. "I’m really hard to train for because I’ve developed so much these last ten months of being in the gym," she explained.
Despite not having fought since October, she believes the adjustments she has made – tighter defensive work, a more aggressive inside game, and refined timing – will catch Cameron off‑guard. "It’s impossible for Chantelle to have trained for this new and improved version of me," Mayer said confidently. She 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," she remarked.
Mayer also admitted that moments of a “dog fight” could arise, given the contrasting styles, but she feels prepared to dominate those exchanges. "I’ve worked on making sure that my inside game and when I 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," she said. Cameron, now 35, earned the WBO title with a decisive victory over Michaela Kotaskova in April, a belt Mayer vacated shortly after winning it.
The chance to unify the world titles by reclaiming the WBO crown is a career‑defining opportunity for Mayer. She described a potential victory as "one of the best moments" of her professional life.
"I’ve had a pretty awesome career, with ups and downs that make it even more special. Those big fights ahead are extra special," she reflected.
Mayer also spoke about the personal challenges she has faced – changes in her coaching staff, adjustments to her training regimen, and overcoming setbacks – all of which have forged a stronger fighter. "I’ve had to go through trials and tribulations, adjust, make changes in my team and keep getting better – and I’ve done that," she said. She believes 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, that’s going to definitely be one of the best moments of my career thus far," she affirmed.
Both fighters have agreed to a rematch clause, an unusual provision that keeps the door open for a second encounter should the first bout live up to expectations. "We both have a rematch clause on our contracts.
If it’s the type of fight everyone expects, why not do a rematch?" Mayer said. She added, "Do I want to kick her butt so bad that she doesn’t even want to activate that clause? Of course. But if she does, we can go again." The bout, headlined by Mayer versus Cameron and featuring Caroline Dubois on the undercard, will be streamed live on August 29 via Sky Sports.
Fans can also watch the event through contract‑free streaming options, ensuring the showdown reaches a global audience. The stage is set in Birmingham, a city known for its passionate boxing fans, and Mayer is ready to prove that her confidence is more than just talk – she aims to leave the arena with the unified super‑welterweight titles firmly in her grasp.