Chantelle Cameron has publicly called for a three‑minute‑round rematch with Mikaela Mayer following her unanimous‑decision victory that crowned her the unified WBA, WBC and WBO super‑welterweight champion at the MVPW‑06 event in Birmingham. The British fighter secured the win on the judges' cards with scores of 97‑93, 97‑93 and 96‑94, a result that further cements her reputation among the sport's elite female pugilists.

The bout was preceded by a heated exchange at the weigh‑in, where Cameron and Mayer engaged in a physical confrontation that required security to separate them. The tension from that encounter spilled over into the ring, and Cameron believes the animosity may have given her a psychological edge on fight night. In the post‑fight press conference she explained, "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. If we want a rematch, it has to be three‑minute rounds.

I’ll talk to my team and I’m willing to vacate the WBC belt again if that’s what it takes." Cameron, who is the only woman to have defeated Katie Taylor in Taylor’s professional career, described the victory as her "best win" and praised the performance, but she stopped short of declaring herself the greatest female boxer of all time. "I still think Claressa Shields is the best," she said.

"Mikaela might think otherwise, but Claressa remains number one." The rivalry between the two fighters has intensified. After the final bell, Mayer immediately disputed the judges' decision, insisting she had out‑boxed Cameron on her own turf.

She responded with a scathing challenge, "I beat you, Chantelle. You’re lucky in your little backyard. You can have a rematch – three‑minute rounds.

If you want to vacate your WBC belt, go ahead. I’ll kick your ass even harder, but not here in the UK.

Come to the US if you want. I out‑boxed you and I’ll prove it when I watch the tape again." Cameron, unfazed by Mayer’s accusations, continued to taunt her opponent, urging her to improve her power, fitness and speed.

"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 boxing – your team isn’t doing a great job, are they? You’re boring – go home!" she told Sky Sports.

MVP co‑founder Nakisa Bidarian welcomed the prospect of a second meeting, noting that Cameron has expressed interest in fighting other top names such as Claressa Shields and Lauren Price. "If she’s not the greatest woman of all time, she’s certainly in the top two or three," Bidarian said.

Cameron's trainer, Jamie Moore, indicated that a three‑minute‑round defense might force Cameron to relinquish her WBC title. "Chantelle believes three‑minute rounds are essential for women’s boxing to be on equal footing with the men’s game.

If the WBC won’t allow that, she’s prepared to vacate the belt," Moore explained. The call for three‑minute rounds reflects a broader conversation within the sport about standardising bout length across genders. Currently, women’s championship fights are contested over two‑minute rounds, while men fight three‑minute rounds. Advocates argue that the longer rounds would provide a more accurate test of skill, endurance and strategy, and would help elevate the visibility and credibility of women’s boxing on the global stage.

Cameron’s willingness to potentially give up a prestigious title underscores how deeply she feels about this issue. She believes that maintaining parity in round length will benefit future generations of female fighters, offering them the same opportunities to showcase their abilities and earn recognition. If a rematch materialises, it will likely be billed as a high‑stakes showdown: the unified champion versus a determined challenger who feels she was robbed by the judges. The stakes are amplified by the personal animosity that has built up over weeks of trash‑talk, social‑media spats and that dramatic weigh‑in clash.

Both fighters have indicated they are ready to return to the ring, but the logistical question of round length and title status remains unresolved. Should the WBC refuse to sanction a three‑minute‑round defense, Cameron’s team may indeed vacate the belt, turning the fight into a non‑title bout or a fight for a newly created championship that adheres to the three‑minute format. This scenario could set a precedent, prompting other sanctioning bodies to reconsider their rules for women’s divisions. In any case, the boxing community is eager for a sequel.

Fans anticipate a tactical battle where Cameron can exploit her speed and ring IQ over longer rounds, while Mayer will look to prove her claim that she out‑boxed the champion. The narrative is rich with drama: a champion defending her crown, a challenger demanding redemption, and a larger debate about equality in the sport.

Whatever the outcome, the Cameron‑Mayer saga is poised to shape the conversation around women's boxing for years to come.