Chantelle Cameron has called for a three-minute round rematch against Mikaela Mayer after her unanimous decision victory over the American to secure the WBO, WBA, and WBC title at MVPW-06 in Birmingham. The Brit edged a tight-knit contest 97-93, 97-93, 96-94 on the judges' scorecards after a thrilling contest, further glossing a stellar resume that already honours her as the only woman to ever defeat the great Katie Taylor in her professional career. Cameron's rivalry with Mayer ignited after a a physical altercation and fierce war of words at their weigh-in resulted in them having to be split by security - and the new unified world champion is keen to see that that rivalry continues in another contest between the two: Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player "I just wanted to play with [Mayer]," Cameron told Sky Sports after the fight.
"If you're going to say you'll stop me, beat me easily... talk is so cheap, and I showed that tonight [Saturday]. Don't talk too much game - you've got to back it "I want to do this again. It's up to Mikaela, but I want to do three-minute rounds.
"I'll speak to my team and see if Mikaela wants it, but - [to Mayer] - didn't you say you were going to beat me so bad that I wasn't going to want a rematch? The British boxer continued to goad her opponent, adding: "You were talking so much nonsense I actually fell asleep for a second! "Go back to the gym, work on your power, work on your fitness, work on your speed, work on your boxing - make some improvements, because your team aren't doing a great job are they!
Mayer disputed the judges' decision after her defeat, claiming she "outboxed" Cameron on her own turf: "I did beat you Chantelle. You are lucky in your little back yard. "You can have your re-match.
If you want to vacate your WBC belt you can do that. It's your prerogative now. I'll just kick your ass even harder.
If you want to come to the US you can. I'll go back and rewatch it and give an honest evaluation, but I just beat you. "If the public says I'm wrong you can have that... my initial feeling is I outboxed her." Cameron's coach, Jamie Moore, says there is a possibility that Cameron could vacate the WBC title if they don't allow her to stage a three-minute round title defence against Mayer.
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