Chantelle Cameron has publicly requested a rematch with Mikaela Mayer under three‑minute rounds after she secured a unanimous decision victory over the American, capturing the unified WBA, WBC and WBO super‑welterweight titles at the MVPW‑06 event in Birmingham. The British fighter edged the bout with scores of 97‑93, 97‑93 and 96‑94, a result that reinforces her standing among the elite of women’s boxing. Their rivalry took a dramatic turn during the weigh‑in, where a heated exchange escalated into a physical scuffle that required security to separate the two athletes. The tension from that incident appears to have fueled Cameron’s confidence, prompting her to leave the door open for a second chapter in their saga.
"She wanted the weight, she wanted the two‑minute rounds, she wanted her name first – which is fine because we’re not going to argue about that," Cameron said at the post‑fight press conference. "If we want a rematch, it has to be three‑minute rounds. I’ll talk to my team; I’m willing to vacate the WBC belt again if that’s what it takes." Cameron, who remains the only woman to have defeated Katie Taylor in the Irish star’s professional career, celebrated the Saturday night win as a highlight on her résumé but stopped short of declaring herself the greatest female boxer ever. "It’s definitely my best win and I enjoyed it a lot," she remarked.
"I still think Claressa Shields is the best. I won’t be deluded – Mikaela might think otherwise, but Claressa is still number one." The build‑up to the fight had been tense. At the weigh‑in, the two competitors clashed in a fiery confrontation that Cameron believes gave her a psychological edge on fight night. "She was too nice‑y‑nice and friendly," Cameron said.
"I respected her, I was a fan, but the way she acted made a fool of herself. I could see it before the bell and thought, ‘I’m going to smash her head in.’ It worked.
I felt the energy she didn’t want to be in there." After the final bell, Mayer immediately disputed the judges’ scores, prompting a second on‑stage exchange. Cameron insisted any future bout must be on her terms.
"I just wanted to play with her," she told Sky Sports. "If you say you’ll stop me, beat me easily… talk is cheap, and I proved it on Saturday. Don’t talk too much – you have to back it up.
I want to do this again. It’s up to Mikaela, but I want three‑minute rounds." She continued to taunt her opponent, adding, "You were talking so much nonsense I actually fell asleep for a second! Three‑minute rounds, let’s do it. Go back to the gym, work on your power, fitness, speed, boxing – make some improvements, because your team isn’t doing a great job, are they?
You’re boring – go home!" Mayer, for her part, rejected the decision, claiming she had out‑boxed Cameron on her own turf. "I did beat you, Chantelle.
You’re lucky in your little backyard. You can have the rematch, three‑minute rounds. If you want to vacate your WBC belt, that’s your prerogative.
I’ll just kick your ass even harder. But it won’t be here, it won’t be in the UK. If you want to come to the US, you can.
I out‑boxed you. I’ll rewatch the fight and give an honest evaluation – I just beat you. If the public says I’m wrong, that’s fine, but my initial feeling is I out‑boxed her." MVP co‑founder Nakisa Bidarian welcomed the prospect of a second meeting, while also pointing to other marquee names at the top of the sport. "Chantelle said she’d like a rematch and wants three‑minute rounds – that’s where she wants to be," Bidarian told reporters.
"She’s also expressed interest in fighting Claressa Shields and Lauren Price; she’s up for anyone. Unequivocally, if she’s not the GWOAT, she’s definitely in the top two or three ever." Cameron’s trainer, Jamie Moore, indicated that she might be prepared to relinquish the WBC title if the governing body does not allow a three‑minute‑round defense against Mayer. "In general, Chantelle is much better over three minutes," Moore said.
"There’s an issue with the WBC, and Chantelle will discuss with her team the possibility of vacating the belt. She’s adamant that for women’s boxing to move forward and be on the same level as men’s boxing, it has to be three‑minute rounds." The conversation around round length has been a recurring theme in women’s boxing, with many fighters arguing that the sport should mirror the men’s format to ensure parity in training, strategy, and public perception. Cameron’s stance reflects a broader push for uniformity, while Mayer’s insistence on retaining the two‑minute structure highlights the strategic advantage she believes it offers her style. If a rematch materializes, it could become a landmark event, not only settling the personal rivalry but also serving as a catalyst for change in the sport’s regulations.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see whether the governing bodies will accommodate Cameron’s request or whether the fight will proceed under the existing two‑minute framework, potentially influencing future title defenses across all women’s divisions. Regardless of the outcome, both fighters have demonstrated a fierce competitive spirit that has captured the attention of boxing enthusiasts worldwide. Their ongoing feud promises more drama, more high‑stakes battles, and perhaps, a decisive moment that could reshape the landscape of women’s professional boxing.