Chantelle Cameron has publicly called for a three‑minute‑round showdown 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 with scores of 97‑93, 97‑93 and 96‑94, a result that further cements her place among the sport's most celebrated female pugilists. The rivalry between Cameron and Mayer took on a dramatic edge in the days leading up to the bout. A heated exchange at the weigh‑in 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 future encounter would need to be contested under three‑minute rounds – the standard length for men’s championship fights – 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. "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, if it means vacating the WBC belt again I don't mind doing that." Cameron, who is the only boxer to have handed Katie Taylor a professional defeat, celebrated the victory 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, but Claressa is still No 1." The pre‑fight drama reached a fever pitch when the two women faced off at the weigh‑in. Cameron later suggested that Mayer’s overly friendly demeanor may have been a tactical error. "I think she messed up, I think maybe it was too nice‑nice and friendly," Cameron remarked.
"I did genuinely respect her. I was a fan of her.
But the way she's coming on, I just think she's made a bit of a fool of herself." She added that the confrontation gave her a psychological edge. "I was looking at her before the bell rang and thought, I'm gonna smash your head in.
And I think it worked. I was feeling the energy she didn't want to be in there, I could feel it." After the final bell, Mayer disputed the judges’ decision, insisting she had outboxed Cameron on her own turf. "I did beat you Chantelle.
You are lucky in your little backyard," Mayer claimed. "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." Cameron responded with characteristic bravado, telling Sky Sports, "I just wanted to play with [Mayer]. If you're going to say you'll stop me, beat me easily… talk is so cheap, and I showed that tonight.
Don't talk too much game – you've got to back it. I want to do this again. It's up to Mikaela, but I want to do three‑minute rounds." She 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 aren't doing a great job, are they? You're boring – go home!" Mayer’s post‑fight comments emphasized her belief that the decision was unfair and that a rematch on American soil would be preferable.
"I outboxed 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 outboxed her," she said. MVP co‑founder Nakisa Bidarian welcomed the prospect of a second encounter, noting that Cameron has expressed interest in fighting other top names such as Claressa Shields and Lauren Price. "She has said from the jump she would like to fight Claressa Shields and Lauren Price, 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, Jamie Moore, hinted that the champion might be willing to vacate the WBC title if the governing body does not permit a three‑minute‑round defense 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 female boxing moving forward – to be on the same level as men's boxing – it has to be three‑minute rounds." The call for three‑minute rounds reflects a broader conversation within women's boxing about parity with the men's game.
Historically, women’s championship fights have been contested over two‑minute rounds, a rule many argue limits the sport’s growth and the athletes’ ability to showcase endurance and strategy. Cameron’s stance aligns with advocates who believe that equal round lengths would enhance the sport’s legitimacy and provide fans with a more consistent viewing experience.
If a rematch materializes under three‑minute rounds, it would not only settle the personal rivalry between Cameron and Mayer but also serve as a landmark moment for gender equity in boxing. Both fighters have shown a willingness to promote the fight aggressively, using social media and press interviews to build hype. Their exchange of barbs has captured the attention of boxing enthusiasts worldwide, promising a high‑stakes showdown that could draw significant pay‑per‑view numbers.
In summary, Chantelle Cameron’s demand for three‑minute rounds in a potential rematch with Mikaela Mayer underscores her confidence in her abilities and her desire to push the sport toward greater equality. While Mayer remains convinced she was the superior boxer on the night and is eager for a chance to set the record straight, the final decision will likely hinge on negotiations with the WBC and the commercial interests of promoters. Regardless of the outcome, the saga has already added a compelling chapter to the narrative of modern women’s boxing, highlighting both the athletic excellence of its stars and the ongoing fight for parity in the sport.