Cameron Demands Three‑Minute Round Rematch After Mayer Challenges Decision

Chantelle Cameron has publicly requested a rematch with Mikaela Mayer under three‑minute rounds, 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, reinforcing her claim among the sport’s elite female boxers. The bout was preceded by a heated weigh‑in where Cameron and Mayer clashed verbally and physically, requiring security to intervene.

The tension from that encounter, Cameron believes, gave her an 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 – that’s fine, but if we want a rematch we have to fight three‑minute rounds. I’ll talk to my team and I’m prepared 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, celebrated the victory as her best to date but stopped short of proclaiming herself the greatest female boxer ever.

"It was my best win and I loved it," she said. "I still think Claressa Shields is the best. I won’t be deluded – Mikaela might think otherwise, but Shields remains number one." The rivalry between the two fighters has already produced a dramatic storyline.

After the weigh‑in scuffle, Cameron noted that Mayer’s behavior had been "too nicey‑nicey and friendly" and that she had respected her opponent before the fight. Yet she added, "When the bell rang I thought, I’m going to smash your head in, and I think that mindset helped me. I could feel the energy she didn’t want to be in there." When the final bell sounded, Mayer immediately contested the judges’ scores, insisting she had outboxed Cameron on her own turf. She responded, "I beat you, Chantelle.

You’re lucky in your little backyard. You can have a rematch with three‑minute rounds. If you want to vacate your WBC belt, that’s your prerogative. I’ll kick your ass even harder, but not here in the UK – bring it to the US if you want." Cameron, unfazed by the criticism, replied to Sky Sports, "I just wanted to play with Mayer.

If you say you’ll stop me, beat me easily… talk is cheap and I proved it on Saturday. Don’t talk too much game – you have to back it up. I want to do this again, on my terms. It’s up to Mikaela, but I want three‑minute rounds." She continued to taunt her opponent, saying, "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, fitness and speed, because your team isn’t doing a great job. You’re boring – go home!" MVP co‑founder Nakisa Bidarian welcomed the prospect of a second meeting, noting that Cameron has also 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 definitely in the top two or three," Bidarian said. Cameron’s trainer, Jamie Moore, hinted that the champion might be willing to relinquish the WBC title if the governing body does not allow a three‑minute‑round defense against Mayer. "Chantelle is much better over three minutes," Moore explained.

"There’s an issue with the WBC, and Chantelle will discuss with her team whether to vacate the belt. For women’s boxing to be on equal footing with men’s, the rounds need to be three minutes." The call for three‑minute rounds reflects a broader conversation in the sport about standardising bout length across genders. Historically, women’s championship fights have been contested over two‑minute rounds, a rule many argue limits the development of the sport and the athletes’ ability to showcase endurance and strategy.

Cameron’s stance is that adopting three‑minute rounds would bring women’s boxing closer to the format used in the men’s divisions, potentially increasing viewership, sponsorship opportunities, and the overall legitimacy of the women’s game. Mayer, meanwhile, remains defiant. She insists that the judges’ decision was wrong and that a rematch in the United States, under three‑minute rounds, would give her the chance to prove her superiority.

"If the public thinks I’m wrong, that’s fine, but my initial feeling is I outboxed her," she said. "Give me the platform and I’ll show it." Both camps are now likely to negotiate the logistics of a possible showdown. The primary hurdles include the WBC’s willingness to sanction a three‑minute‑round title defense and the financial terms that will satisfy promoters, broadcasters, and the fighters themselves.

With the sport’s calendar filling up for 2026, fans can expect the negotiations to be swift, as a high‑profile rematch would be a marquee event for any network. In summary, Cameron’s victory has set the stage for a compelling sequel.

She has signaled a willingness to sacrifice a major world title to secure three‑minute rounds, a move that could reshape the landscape of women’s boxing. Mayer, confident in her own performance, is ready to answer the challenge on her own terms. The boxing world now watches closely, waiting to see whether the two will meet again, under longer rounds, and what that encounter will mean for the future of the sport.