Sports · Combat sports · published 2026-08-28 · via BBC Sport

Mayer and Cameron clash at weigh-in ahead of title fight

Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron had a heated confrontation during their final face-off at the weigh-in, with Cameron pushing her head into Mayer's. The two exchanged verbal insults before security intervened. They are set to fight for the light-middleweight unification title on Saturday.

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Both fighters registered 10st 8lb (67kg) at Friday's weigh-in, six pounds under the light-middleweight limit, before the confrontation erupted. Cameron, a former undisputed light-welterweight champion, carries 22 wins from 23 professional bouts, with her only defeat coming in a 2023 rematch against Katie Taylor. Mayer, a three-weight world champion, has 22 victories from 24 contests, having previously lost to Natasha Jonas and Alycia Baumgardner.

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