Mikaela Mayer faces Chantelle Cameron in Birmingham title fight
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron prepare for their title fight on Saturday night in Birmingham. During a press conference on August 27, Alycia Baumgardner surprised Mayer by posing a question about her mindset ahead of the bout. Mayer recalled their previous meeting, a split decision loss in 2022, asserting her growth since that fight. Cameron and Mayer both aim to deliver a high-quality match, with both fighters eager to cement their legacies in women’s boxing. They hold a combined 44 wins, making this clash a pivotal moment in their careers.
- •Mikaela Mayer holds the WBA and WBC titles; Chantelle Cameron holds the WBO title.
- •Alycia Baumgardner questioned Mayer at the press conference.
- •Mayer previously lost to Baumgardner in a disputed decision.
- •Cameron aims to solidify her position in women's boxing with a win.
- •The fight is seen as a potential fight of the year contender.
"There was a pause from Mikaela Mayer, so too an emerging, ironic smile upon realisation as to who had asked the question.
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