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Scoreline and Belt Unification in Birmingham
Chantelle Cameron claimed the unified WBA, WBC, and WBO super-welterweight world titles on Saturday night, defeating Mikaela Mayer by unanimous decision at MPW-06 in Birmingham. The judges scored the ten-round encounter 97-93, 97-93, and 96-94 in Cameron's favor after a grueling contest fought largely inside the pocket.
The victory was built on structured pressure. Cameron pivoted off her lead foot, redirecting Mayer's advances like weight across a load-bearing arch, while digging hooks into the ribs to blunt the American's output. The sound of leather sinking into wet midsections punctuated the middle rounds as Mayer attempted to respond with straight combinations from the outside, but Cameron’s sustained work to the body dictated the scorecards.
Talks Advance for Claressa Shields Showdown
Following the decision, Cameron revealed that negotiations are already moving rapidly toward an undisputed collision with Claressa Shields, the undefeated (19-0) WBC and WBA middleweight champion.
"I fancy fighting Claressa Shields. I think I really do want to dare to be great," Cameron said. "The teams are actually in talks for that now so there is actually movement on that fight. They are very advanced; it is moving pretty quick is what my managers told me, and it is a very high possibility the fight will happen."
Cameron already holds the distinction of being the sole fighter to defeat Katie Taylor in the professional ranks. Stepping up to face Shields would represent another major leap across divisions.
The Middleweight Landscape: Shields, Mayer, and Price
While many anticipated an immediate rematch between Cameron and Mayer, Cameron's pivot toward Shields reshapes the upper tiers of women's boxing. Shields had previously targeted a clash with Britain’s Lauren Price following her sixth-round stoppage of Kaye Scott in August.
Shields' promoter, Dmitriy Salita, had stated that a bout with Price belonged on American soil, though UK venues remained under consideration. With Cameron's team now actively engaged in negotiations, the timeline for Shields' next mandatory or marquee assignment will hinge on how quickly promotional terms can be finalized between the camps.
The canvas beneath the faint ring stains remained a muted, chalk-pale grey.
