Chantelle Cameron has publicly requested a rematch with Mikaela Mayer under three‑minute rounds after securing a unanimous decision victory that crowned her the unified WBA, WBC and WBO super‑welterweight champion at MVPW‑06 in Birmingham. The British fighter edged the bout on the judges' cards with scores of 97‑93, 97‑93 and 96‑94, reinforcing her claim among the elite of women’s boxing. The rivalry between Cameron and Mayer took on a dramatic edge during the weigh‑in, when a heated exchange escalated into a physical scuffle that required security to separate the two athletes. The tension spilled over into the post‑fight press conference, where Cameron hinted that a second encounter would have to be fought under three‑minute rounds – the standard length for men’s bouts – even if it meant relinquishing her WBC belt.
"She wanted the weight, she wanted the twos, she wanted to have her name first, which is actually fine because we're not going to get into that," Cameron said, referencing Mayer’s pre‑fight demands. "If we want the rematch we have to do three‑minute rounds.
I’ll speak to my team; I would like to do three‑minute rounds, and if that means vacating the WBC belt again I don’t mind doing that." Cameron, the only boxer to have defeated Katie Taylor in Taylor’s professional career, celebrated the win as a career highlight but stopped short of declaring herself the greatest female boxer of all time. "I’ll say it’s my best win, I really enjoyed it tonight," she told reporters. "I still think Claressa Shields is the best. I won’t be deluded – Mikaela would say otherwise – but Claressa remains number one." The buildup to the fight had been anything but calm.
On the eve of the event, the two competitors clashed at the weigh‑in, an incident Cameron believes gave her a psychological edge. "I think she messed up, maybe she was too nice‑nice and friendly," Cameron reflected. "I genuinely respect her, I was a fan of hers, but the way she’s coming on now she’s made a bit of a fool of herself.
I knew that. I was looking at her before the bell rang and thought, I’m going to smash your head in. And I think it worked.
I could feel the energy she didn’t want to be in there." After the final bell, Mayer immediately disputed the judges’ scores, insisting she had out‑boxed Cameron on her own turf. Cameron, however, remained firm that any future fight must be on her terms. "I just wanted to play with Mayer," she told Sky Sports. "If you’re going to say you’ll stop me, beat me easily… talk is cheap, and I showed that tonight.
Don’t talk too much game – you’ve got to back it up. I want to do this again. It’s up to Mikaela, but I want three‑minute rounds." Cameron 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, work on your fitness, work on your speed, work on your boxing – make some improvements, because your team isn’t doing a great job, are they? You’re boring – go home!" Mayer’s response was equally fiery. She claimed she had out‑boxed Cameron and challenged her to a rematch on U.S. soil: "I did beat you, Chantelle.
You’re lucky in your little backyard. You can have your rematch – three‑minute rounds.
If you want to vacate your WBC belt you can do that. It’s your prerogative now. 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 go back and rewatch it and give an honest evaluation, but I just beat you. If the public says I’m wrong you can have that… my initial feeling is I out‑boxed her." MVP co‑founder Nakisa Bidarian welcomed the prospect of a second meeting, noting that Cameron has also expressed interest in future fights against other top names such as Claressa Shields and Lauren Price. "She’s said from the jump she’d like to fight Claressa and Lauren – she’s up for fighting anyone.
Unequivocally, if she’s not the GWOAT, she’s one of the top two or three ever," Bidarian told reporters. Cameron’s trainer, former champion Jamie Moore, indicated that the champion might be prepared to vacate the WBC title if the governing body does not allow a three‑minute round defence against Mayer. "I think, in general, Chantelle is much better over three minutes.
There’s an issue with the WBC, and Chantelle is going to speak to her team to see if she might vacate the belt. Chantelle is 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 debate over round length touches on a broader conversation within the sport. Historically, women’s bouts have been limited to two‑minute rounds, a rule many argue diminishes the athleticism and endurance displayed by female fighters. Cameron’s push for three‑minute rounds aligns with calls from athletes and promoters who believe equalizing round length would bring greater parity, increase viewership, and allow female boxers to showcase their full skill set.
If a rematch materialises under the proposed conditions, it would not only settle the personal scores between Cameron and Mayer but also serve as a test case for the future of round structures in women’s boxing. Fans, commentators, and sanctioning bodies will be watching closely to see whether the sport embraces this shift or maintains the status quo. Regardless of the outcome, the Cameron‑Mayer saga has already added a compelling chapter to the narrative of modern women’s boxing, highlighting fierce competition, personality‑driven rivalries, and the ongoing quest for equality within the ring.