Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron: Two pound-for-pound stars collide in Birmingham
On August 29, at the bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham, Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron headlines the MVPW-06 UK vs USA fight card, promoted by Most Valuable Promotions, live on Sky Sports and ESPN+. MVPW-06 UK vs USA will feature a main card entirely composed of UK fighters facing their US counterparts. On the card, we will also see Caroline Dubois defend her WBC and WBO lightweight titles against Amelia Moore. All four fighters have given their thoughts on the upcoming event.
Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron confirmed
Mayer (22-2, 5 KOs) vs Cameron (22-1, 8 KOs) is a real pound-for-pound clash, and one that has been discussed for some months. Mayer will be defending her WBA and WBC super welterweight titles, while Cameron will defend her WBO title. The Brit won her title against Michaela Kotaskova with a dominant, unanimous decision triumph.
Mayer vacated the WBO title but defeated Mary Spencer last time out to win the WBO, WBA, and WBC titles. That victory backed up two impressive wins against Sandy Ryan. This is a great match-up for women’s boxing and one that will bring plenty of eyes to the sport.
“Chantelle Cameron has always been a name I’ve hoped to add to my resume and a fight I feel the sport of boxing deserves,” said Mikaela Mayer. “With our come-forward, aggressive styles, I have no doubt that it will be one of the most exciting fights of our generation. Giving the fans the fights they wanna see is what I do best…so here you go. Again.”
“I am over the moon this fight has been made. I asked MVP for this fight and they have delivered,” said Chantelle Cameron. “I’ve always said I want the biggest fights in women’s boxing, and there isn’t a bigger fight right now than me against Mikaela Mayer. We’re both top-five pound-for-pound fighters, we’re both world champions, and we’re both coming to win.
“I’ve been vocal about wanting to compete under equal rules and fight three-minute rounds, and that’s still something I strongly believe in. But Mikaela is the unified champion at 154 pounds and has made it clear she wants this fight over two-minute rounds, so I respect that. For me, the most important thing was making the biggest fight possible for the sport and giving the fans the matchup they’ve been asking for. Thanks to my team, MVP, and Sky Sports for this huge opportunity. Saturday, August 29th. Let’s go.”
Caroline Dubois vs Amelia Moore ready for August 29 showdown
In the co-main event on the card, Caroline Dubois (13-0-1, 5 KOs) will defend her WBC and WBO lightweight titles against an unbeaten American, Amelia Moore (4-0, 1 KO). Dubois will be keen to back up her impressive win last time out against Terri Harper.
“I’m excited to be fighting in the UK at home again,” said Caroline Dubois. “The crowd in London last time was incredible. I am looking forward to representing the UK on this card and defending my unified titles. The goal is to fight for more belts at the end of the year so I need to focus and take care of business with a big win in Birmingham. Forever blessed and happy Most Valuable Promotions are keeping me active.”
Moore will be taking her biggest step up in opposition, facing Dubois:
“I’ve spent most of my life pursuing this sport. Three Olympic cycles, countless international tournaments, years of learning, growing, and preparing for moments like this. I respect Caroline and the path she’s taken to become world champion,” said Amelia Moore. “That’s what makes this opportunity so meaningful. When the best are willing to face the best, everybody wins. August 29th is bigger than a title fight. It’s another step forward for women’s boxing, and I’m honored to be part of it.”
Speaking on the August 29 card, MVP co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian said:
“Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron have consistently sought out the toughest challenges available, and this fight is no different. Chantelle is one of the GOATs of women’s boxing, bar none. She went to Ireland and defeated Katie Taylor and almost did it a second time. Mikaela is one of the sport’s biggest faces who has delivered big fights and big ratings.
“This will be a fight of the year contender. The co-main event features the return of Caroline Dubois, defending her unified titles for the first time against top American contender Amelia Moore as we bring MVP back to the UK and deliver the brand to Birmingham. On the heels of MVPW-05: Johnson vs. Thorslund on Saturday, August 8, MVP is putting together a remarkable month for boxing and continuing to deliver the elite matchups fans deserve.”
*All quotes were taken from an MVP press release.
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Ricky Carroll
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