Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron clash at weigh-in before title fight
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:50 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron faced off at a heated weigh-in in Birmingham ahead of their fight for the WBO, WBA, and WBC super-welterweight world titles on Saturday. Security intervened as both fighters exchanged intense words, with Cameron vowing to 'smash her head in.' Mayer weighed in at 148lbs, while Cameron came in at 147.6lbs. This bout marks a significant matchup, as both fighters have made notable impacts in women's boxing, with Mayer previously holding multiple championships and Cameron being a standout for her victory over Katie Taylor.
- •Mayer and Cameron to fight for multiple super-welterweight titles.
- •Weigh-in escalated into confrontation requiring security intervention.
- •Mayer weighed 148lbs, Cameron at 147.6lbs.
- •This marks Cameron's second fight at super-welterweight.
- •Live coverage of the fight available on Sky Sports.
"Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron had to be split by security as an amicable build-up erupted into a surprise war of words at Friday's fiery final weigh-in.
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