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Cameron vs. Mayer: Unification Fight Preview

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Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron will unify three women's junior middleweight world titles at bp pulse LIVE Arena in Birmingham, England on Saturday. Cameron (22-1, 8 KOs) holds the WBO title and is the only fighter to defeat Katie Taylor professionally. Mayer (22-2, 5 KOs) defends her WBC and WBA belts from Woodland Hills, California.

Cameron has won four straight since losing to Taylor, all by unanimous decision. Mayer is 3-0 since her IBF welterweight title challenge loss to Natasha Jonas in January 2024. Mayer last fought 303 days ago; Cameron last fought 146 days ago.

Cameron has 11 title fights; Mayer has 10. Mayer has held titles in three divisions; Cameron in two. Mayer lands 18.7 punches per two-minute round (34.4% accuracy); Cameron throws 61.9 punches per round.

Mayer has a 45% power-punch percentage, No. 1 among women's champions. Both fighters have five overseas bouts. Cameron’s amateur record: 65 fights (47-18); Mayer’s: 85 (65-20).

Experts call it a potential Fight of the Year.