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Chantelle Cameron defeats Mikaela Mayer to unify light-middleweight titles

British fighter Chantelle Cameron secured a unanimous decision victory over American Mikaela Mayer to add the WBA and WBC belts to her WBO title.

Updated Aug 30, 2026 · 00:19 UTC1 reports

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Chantelle Cameron defeated Mikaela Mayer by unanimous decision at the BP Pulse Arena to become the unified light-middleweight champion.
The victory allowed Cameron to unify the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles, while Mayer sustained the third defeat of her 25-fight professional career.
Following the bout, Mayer contested the judges' decision and suggested Cameron benefited from home advantage, leading to ring exchanges and discussions of a potential rematch.

Chantelle Cameron won the fight via unanimous decision with judges' scorecards reading 97-93, 97-93, and 96-94.[BBC News]
With the victory, Cameron added the WBA and WBC light-middleweight belts to her existing WBO title.[BBC News]
The loss marks Mikaela Mayer's third defeat in 25 career fights, while Cameron raised her record to 23 wins in 24 professional bouts.[BBC News]
The bout headlined an event celebrating the fifth anniversary of Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) at the BP Pulse Arena.[BBC News]

Mikaela Mayer publicly disputed the decision, claiming she outboxed Cameron and benefitted from favorable home judging, which Cameron dismissed.[BBC News]
It remains unconfirmed whether the fighters will schedule a rematch or if Cameron will pursue unification with other belt holders such as Oshae Jones or Tammara Thibeault.[BBC News]