Chantelle Cameron is setting her sights on delivering the finest performance of her career when she steps into the ring against Mikaela Mayer in the highly anticipated unification showdown slated for Saturday in Birmingham. The British world champion, who boasts a record of 22 wins, one loss and eight knockouts, will meet the American contender, also 22‑2 with five stoppages, at the bp pulse LIVE arena on August 29. The bout will be broadcast live on Sky Sports as part of the MVPW‑06 main card, which uniquely pairs each UK fighter with a US opponent. Cameron is confident that Mayer – who currently holds the WBC and WBA titles – lacks the special edge required to upset her plans.
"I truly believe this will be a great performance for me – probably the best of my career," Cameron told Sky Sports. "Everything has been falling into place, and there’s no reason for anything to unravel on fight night.
When I’m in this mindset, after putting in the work, I feel unbeatable." She added, "All I need to do is keep doing what I’ve been doing in the gym. I’ve left no stone unturned. Heading into fight week I feel confident, and I know it will take a truly exceptional opponent to beat me – and I just don’t think that’s Mikaela." The British fighter, who also holds the WBO belt, is the only boxer to have ever defeated Irish legend Katie Taylor, a fact that adds extra weight to her ambitions.
"Beating Katie was massive – she’s a phenomenal athlete and no one else has ever done it. That will always be a highlight of my career," she explained. "Mikaela is a top‑class fighter, pound for pound one of the best in the division, so a win over her would be my second‑biggest achievement." Cameron offered a glimpse of her expectations for the fight, estimating a close contest: "I’d say it’s about a 52‑percent chance for me versus 48‑percent for her – it’s going to be a great fight! It won’t be easy by any means; it’ll be a tough, gritty battle, but I know what I’m capable of and I’m excited to execute my game plan." She emphasized her mental edge, noting, "When I feel that fire inside, that extra bite, that extra kick, I know nobody can stand in my way." The event, billed as MVPW‑06, will also feature Caroline Dubois on the undercard, adding further intrigue for boxing fans.
The entire program will be streamed live on Sky Sports, with options for contract‑free streaming via NOW for those who prefer a digital route. Beyond the immediate stakes, the fight sits within a broader context of the 2026 boxing calendar, which is already packed with marquee match‑ups. Fans can stay up‑to‑date on upcoming bouts, watch highlights, and tune into the weekly Toe2Toe podcast for deeper analysis.
In summary, Cameron approaches the Mayer clash with a blend of confidence, preparation, and respect. She acknowledges Mayer’s skill but believes her own recent form, mental focus, and past achievements – particularly the historic victory over Katie Taylor – give her the edge.
As fight week approaches, all eyes will be on the bp pulse LIVE arena to see whether Cameron can indeed deliver the career‑defining performance she envisions, or whether Mayer will prove that she is the special opponent Cameron claims she is not.