Cameron beats Mayer to become unified light-middleweight champion

Chantelle Cameron captured the unified light‑middleweight title with a unanimous‑decision victory over Mikaela Mayer, the judges scoring the bout 97‑93 on two cards and 96‑94 on the third. Mayer disputed the outcome, insisting she had “outboxed” Cameron, which sparked a heated exchange in the ring. Cameron dismissed the complaint, stating “talk is cheap,” and hinted that a rematch might be considered despite Mayer’s claim that the Brit benefited from a home‑court advantage. The win leaves Cameron unbeaten since her 2nd meeting with Katie Taylor in 2023, raising her record to 23 victories in 24 non‑recreational bouts. Observers noted the contest was one of Cameron’s finest displays, with the two athletes nearly identical in punch output, height, weight and even hairstyle. Cameron’s relentless pressure prevented Mayer from settling into a consistent game plan. Although Mayer began as the more imposing figure, Cameron absorbed early attacks, then turned counter‑puncher to seize momentum. She pinned Mayer against the ropes in the fourth round and again at the opening of the fifth, drawing loud support from a modest but partisan crowd. By the sixth round Mayer struggled to land her jab, appeared bloody and breathed heavily, while Cameron continued to press forward. In the final frames the hometown favorite was cut down but rallied, receiving a lift from her corner before the decision was read. For the three‑weight satellite champion Mayer, the loss marks the third decision defeat of her 25‑fight career and surrenders the WBA and WBC belts, which Cameron now adds to her existing WBO strap.