Chantelle Cameron has publicly requested a rematch against 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 the MVPW‑06 event in Birmingham. The British fighter edged the bout on the judges' cards with scores of 97‑93, 97‑93 and 96‑94, a result that bolsters her claim among the sport’s most celebrated female boxers. The showdown between Cameron and Mayer was preceded by a heated weigh‑in that escalated into a physical confrontation, forcing security to intervene and separate the two athletes.
That incident added extra tension to an already intense rivalry, and Cameron hinted that the drama could set the stage for a second chapter in their saga. "She wanted the weight, she wanted the twos, she wanted to have her name first – which is fine, we won’t get into that," Cameron said during her post‑fight press conference.
"If we want a rematch we have to fight three‑minute rounds. I’ll talk to my team; 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, celebrated the victory as a career highlight but stopped short of proclaiming herself the greatest female boxer of all time. "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 might think otherwise, but Claressa remains number one." The tension between the two fighters boiled over on the night before the fight, when a fiery exchange at the weigh‑in seemed to give Cameron a psychological edge. "I think she messed up, she was too nice‑nice and friendly," Cameron reflected. "I respected her, I was a fan of hers, but the way she carried herself made a fool of herself. I could see it before the bell rang – I was thinking, ‘I’m going to smash your head in.’ I felt the energy she didn’t want to be in there." After the final bell, Mayer disputed the judges' verdict, insisting she had outboxed Cameron on her own turf.
Cameron, however, made it clear that any future encounter would have to be on her terms. "I just wanted to play with Mayer," she told Sky Sports.
"If you say you’ll stop me, beat me easily… talk is cheap, and I proved it Saturday night. Don’t talk too much – you have 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, fitness, speed, and boxing – make some improvements, because your team isn’t doing a great job, are they?
You’re boring – go home!" Mayer responded with equal fire, claiming she had outboxed Cameron and offering a rematch on her own terms. "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 outboxed you. I’ll rewatch the fight 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." MVP co‑founder Nakisa Bidarian welcomed the prospect of a second meeting, while also highlighting other marquee names in women’s boxing. "Chantelle said she’d like to do the rematch, she wants three‑minute rounds, that’s where she wants to be," Bidarian told reporters. "She’s also expressed interest in fighting Claressa Shields and Lauren Price – she’s up for anyone.
Unequivocally, if she’s not the GWOAT, she’s definitely in the top two or three ever." Cameron’s trainer, Jamie Moore, indicated that the champion might be prepared to relinquish the WBC title if the governing body does not allow 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 will 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 has long been a point of contention in women’s boxing. Traditionally, women’s bouts have been contested over two‑minute rounds, a rule many argue limits the sport’s development and reduces parity with the men’s game. Cameron’s stance reflects a growing movement among top female fighters to standardize three‑minute rounds, arguing that longer rounds provide a more accurate test of skill, stamina, and strategy.
If a rematch materializes under three‑minute rounds, it could serve as a landmark event, potentially prompting other sanctioning bodies to revisit their regulations. For fans, the prospect of seeing two of the division’s most exciting athletes clash again – this time with the added intensity of longer rounds – promises a compelling narrative and a chance to settle lingering doubts about who truly deserves the crown. Regardless of the outcome, both Cameron and Mayer have demonstrated that the sport is entering a new era of heightened competition, media attention, and athlete empowerment.
Their rivalry, punctuated by fierce in‑ring action and outspoken post‑fight commentary, underscores the evolving landscape of women’s boxing and the relentless drive of its leading figures to push boundaries and claim their place in history.