Cameron unifies light-middleweight titles with narrow win over Mayer
Chantelle Cameron defeated Mikaela Mayer by unanimous decision to add the WBA and WBC light-middleweight belts to her WBO title. The British fighter's relentless pressure proved decisive, though Mayer disputed the outcome and called for a rematch. Cameron remains unbeaten since her 2023 loss to Katie Taylor, improving to 23 wins in 24 professional bouts.
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The bout took place at BP Pulse Arena in Birmingham, with Cameron winning 97-93 on two scorecards and 96-94 on the third. Mayer disputed the result, claiming she outboxed her opponent and suggesting home advantage influenced the judges, sparking a heated exchange in the ring. The event marked the fifth anniversary of Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, though the card was overshadowed when Itauma-Hrgovic was elevated to a