Chantelle Cameron Aims for Career-Defining Victory Against Mikaela Mayer
Chantelle Cameron is set to deliver her best performance yet as she faces Mikaela Mayer in a highly anticipated unification bout in Birmingham on August 29. The British world champion, boasting a record of 22-1 with 8 KOs, will meet the American contender, who holds the WBC and WBA belts, at the bp pulse LIVE arena. This event is part of the MVPW-06 main card, featuring UK vs. US matchups across the board. Cameron expressed her confidence in an interview with Sky Sports, stating, "I really do believe this is going to be a great performance by me - I think it's going to be my best performance of my career, I really do." She emphasized that her preparation has been flawless, insisting that Mayer is not a formidable enough opponent to disrupt her plans for victory. Key points from Cameron’s statements include: "Nobody's beating me" when she is in this mindset. Acknowledgment of Mayer as a strong fighter, yet not on par with her capabilities. Recognition that a win over Mayer would rank as her second greatest achievement, following her historic victory against Katie Taylor. Cameron noted, "It's going to be obviously massive. I am the only one to beat Katie Taylor, so that is going to be hard to top!" She anticipates a competitive match, suggesting a close contest with a 52% to 48% chance of winning. As fight week approaches, Cameron remains focused and ready, confident in executing her game plan and eager to showcase her skills in the ring.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-08-25