Chantelle Cameron Unifies Titles via 97-93, 97-93, 96-94 Decision Over Mayer

Chantelle Cameron moved to 23-1 after defeating Mikaela Mayer on points to secure the WBC and WBO world junior middleweight titles.

Chantelle Cameron secured a unanimous points victory over Mikaela Mayer at the bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, England, to unify the WBC and WBO world junior middleweight titles. Judges scored the contest 97-93, 97-93, and 96-94 in favor of the 35-year-old English fighter. The bout, contested over ten two-minute rounds, saw Cameron improve her professional record to 23-1 with 8 KOs. Mayer, 36, now holds a record of 22-3 with 5 KOs following her third career defeat on British soil.

Cameron, a former undisputed junior welterweight champion, utilized cleaner and harder power punches to prevent Mayer from boxing effectively on the outside. While Mayer claimed to have outboxed her opponent, punch data indicated that Cameron matched the American’s output in both jabs and total punches landed. The victory sets the stage for a potential rematch that could mirror the historical significance and viewership records of the Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano trilogy.

Rematch Negotiations and Venue Disputes

Following the final bell, both fighters expressed immediate interest in a second encounter, which is already stipulated in their existing contract. However, significant disagreements remain regarding the location and format of the sequel. Cameron has publicly demanded that the rematch be contested over three-minute rounds, a change she believes would benefit her heavier punching style. This adjustment would require sanctioning approval, as Cameron noted she might have to relinquish her WBC belt to compete under those time constraints.

Mayer has countered these demands by insisting the next fight take place in the United States. Having suffered all three of her professional losses in England, the American stated she will honor the contract but refused to return to the United Kingdom for the next meeting. The prospective bout aims to build on the momentum of a contest widely regarded as one of the premier women's boxing matches of the year.

Caroline Dubois Dominates Amelia Moore

In the co-main event, Caroline Dubois successfully defended her WBC and WBO world lightweight titles with a one-sided points victory over American Amelia Moore. The 25-year-old Londoner remained undefeated, moving to 14-0-1 with 5 KOs, after the judges returned scorecards of 99-90, 99-90, and 98-91. The dominant performance ensures Dubois will move toward a world title unification bout in her next appearance.

Dubois is currently signed with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, the same organization representing her potential future opponents. Following the decision, Dubois engaged in a verbal confrontation with unified junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner, who was in attendance. Baumgardner, a 32-year-old from Dallas with an 18-1 record, is a primary target for Dubois’ next fight, provided she wins her upcoming scheduled defense.

Future Unification Paths

The path to undisputed status in the lightweight division hinges on a November 8 title fight. Alycia Baumgardner is set to face IBF champion Elif Nur Turhan, a 14-0 fighter from Türkiye who has recorded eight knockouts. Turhan has established herself as a significant threat, securing four stoppages in her last six outings. Dubois will face the winner of the Baumgardner-Turhan clash to determine the next unified champion at 135 pounds.