Mikaela Mayer exudes confidence as she prepares for her high‑stakes unification showdown with Britain's Chantelle Cameron, insisting the bout will not be a nail‑biting contest. The British WBO champion, entering the ring with a 22‑1 record and eight knockouts, will meet the American fighter, who holds the WBA and WBC titles and carries a 22‑2 tally with five stoppages, at Birmingham's bp pulse LIVE arena on Saturday. The event, broadcast live on Sky Sports, forms the centerpiece of the MVPW‑06 card, which pairs a UK contender against an American opponent in each fight. Mayer, who recently reclaimed her status as a world champion after vacating the WBO belt she won over Mary Spencer, told Sky Sports she feels "better than ever" and "unbeatable" at this point in her career.
"I’m in a great position and I can’t wait to get out to the UK and do my thing," she said, adding that Cameron is an aggressive, fast‑paced boxer who likes to throw her hands. While acknowledging Cameron’s strengths, Mayer believes the contest will not be as close or as brutal as many fans anticipate. "She fights at a fast pace and so do I, which should make for an exciting fight for the fans, but I don’t think it will be as close or as much of a war as everyone thinks," she explained.
The American fighter also addressed the critics who might view her decision to travel to Cameron’s home turf as foolhardy. "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 is fighting smarter and stronger than ever before, and that she believes she can dominate regardless of the venue. "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 added. Mayer highlighted her versatility as a key factor heading into the fight.
Over the past ten months she has refined her skill set, making her a difficult opponent to prepare for. "I’m really hard to train for because I’ve developed so much these last ten months of being in the gym," she told Sky Sports.
Although she has not fought since October, she insists that her recent training regimen has left Cameron with little time to adjust. "The things I’m doing now are really impossible for Chantelle to have trained for," Mayer asserted. When asked about her game plan, Mayer said she aims to secure a clear victory, possibly 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 declared.
She has focused on tightening her defense while pressing forward, ensuring she lands her own shots. "I’ve worked on making sure that my inside game is solid and when I press forward my defence is tighter.
I’ll definitely be using a little bit of everything I’ve got, but knowing both our styles there will definitely be moments where it will be a dog fight," she noted. Cameron, now 35, captured the WBO super‑welterweight crown in April with a dominant performance over Michaela Kotaskova, a title she reclaimed after Mayer vacated it. The bout represents a chance for Mayer to unify the world titles and reclaim the belt she once held, a prospect she describes as career‑defining.
"A win would be definitely up there with one of the best moments of my career," Mayer said. "I’ve had a pretty awesome career, with ups and downs that make it even more special. This fight against someone as respected as Chantelle – the only boxer to beat Katie Taylor – would be one of the best moments of my career thus far." Mayer also revealed that a rematch clause is built into both fighters’ contracts, meaning a second encounter could be on the table if the first fight lives up to expectations.
"Chantelle and I have a rematch clause on both ends, which is unique. If it’s the type of fight everyone expects, why not do a rematch? Why not give it to the world again?
I have no problem giving a rematch when it’s justified," she explained. While she would love to dominate so thoroughly that a rematch becomes unnecessary, she remains open to a sequel if needed. "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 said. The MVPW‑06 event, headlined by the Mayer‑Cameron clash and featuring a bout for Caroline Dubois, will be streamed live on August 29 via Sky Sports, with options for contract‑free streaming available.
Boxing enthusiasts can also tune in to related podcasts, highlights, and schedules for upcoming 2026 fights. The stage is set in Birmingham, and Mayer’s belief in her own invincibility promises a compelling narrative as the two champions prepare to collide in what could become a landmark moment in women's boxing.