Mikaela Mayer recently told Sky Sports that she feels "unbeatable" as she prepares for what she believes will be a decisive unification bout against British champion Chantelle Cameron. The fight, scheduled for Saturday at Birmingham's bp pulse LIVE arena, will see the WBA and WBC titleholder from the United States take on the WBO champion from the United Kingdom in a clash of the super‑welterweight division's top talent. Both fighters bring impressive résumés to the ring, but Mayer is confident that the contest will not be as closely contested as many pundits predict. Cameron, who currently holds the WBO belt with a record of 22‑1 and eight knockouts, earned her spot by stringing together four consecutive victories after a rematch loss to Katie Taylor in 2023.
Mayer, on the other hand, enters the bout with a 22‑2 record and five stoppages, having already secured the WBA and WBC crowns. The match is the headline of the MVPW‑06 main card, which uniquely pairs a British fighter against an American opponent in each of its contests, and it will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
In her pre‑fight interview, Mayer emphasized that she feels better than ever and that her confidence is at an all‑time high. "I feel unbeatable right now," she said. "I’m in a great position and I can’t wait to get to the UK and do my thing." She praised Cameron's aggression, noting that the Briton "lets her hands go" and fights at a rapid pace. Mayer added that she shares a similar tempo, which should produce an entertaining spectacle for the audience.
However, she warned that the fight is unlikely to turn into a prolonged war. "I don’t think it will be as close and as much of a war as everyone thinks," she asserted. Mayer also addressed the inevitable criticism she expects for traveling to Cameron's home turf.
"There are probably a handful of people who think I’m foolish for coming to the UK and stepping onto Chantelle’s turf, but I’m just confident in myself right now," she explained. She believes her recent training has made her both smarter and stronger than ever before, and she trusts that her skill set will translate into victory regardless of 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 declared. A key element of Mayer's game plan is her versatility, which she says will catch Cameron off guard.
Over the past ten months, Mayer has devoted herself to a rigorous gym routine that has refined her technique and expanded her arsenal. Although she has not fought since October of the previous year, she believes the work she is doing now makes it impossible for Cameron to fully prepare for her. "I’m really hard to train for because I’ve developed so much these last ten months," Mayer told Sky Sports.
"The things I’m doing now are really impossible for Chantelle to have trained for at this point." Mayer is aiming for a clear and possibly stoppage‑type victory. "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 highlighted improvements to her inside game and defensive tightness, emphasizing that she intends to dictate the pace and land the majority of the shots. While she expects moments of intense, close‑quarters action—what she described as a "dog fight"—she believes her overall strategy will give her the edge. Cameron, now 35, captured the WBO super‑welterweight title earlier this year by defeating Michaela Kotaskova in a dominant performance. The belt she now holds is the same one Mayer vacated after a brief reign following her win over Mary Spencer.
For Mayer, reclaiming the WBO crown and unifying the titles would be a career‑defining achievement. "A win would definitely be up there with the best moments of my career," she said. "I’ve had a pretty awesome career, with ups and downs that make it even more special." Mayer reflected on the challenges she has faced, including changes to her coaching staff and the need to constantly adapt.
"I’ve had to go through trials and tribulations, adjust, make changes in my team, and keep improving," she noted. She believes that a dominant performance against a highly respected opponent—Cameron is the only boxer to have beaten Katie Taylor—would cement her legacy. "Going in there and delivering a dominating performance against someone like Chantelle, who is very highly respected, will 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 provision that ensures a second encounter if the first bout lives up to expectations.
"Chantelle and I have a rematch clause on both ends, which is unique," Mayer explained. "If it’s the type of fight everyone expects, why not do a rematch? I have no problem giving a rematch when it’s justified. Of course I want to beat her so decisively she doesn’t want to activate the clause, but if she does, we can go again." The event, headlined by Mayer versus Cameron and featuring Caroline Dubois on the undercard, will take place on August 29 and will be streamed live on Sky Sports.
Fans can also access the fight through a contract‑free boxing streaming service, ensuring that the showdown reaches a global audience. As the date approaches, the narrative is building around a clash of two seasoned champions, each determined to prove they are the true ruler of the super‑welterweight division.
With Mayer’s confidence soaring and Cameron’s recent winning streak, the bout promises to be a pivotal moment in women’s boxing, potentially reshaping the landscape of the sport for years to come.