Cameron–Mayer title rematch confirmed for Christmas Eve in Dubai

Chantelle Cameron and Mikaela Mayer will meet again on December 24, with Cameron defending her light-middleweight world titles at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena. BBC Sport reported that Most Valuable Promotions has confirmed the contest as the co-main event on the card headlined by Jake Paul against Cedric Doumbe.

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Cameron defeated Mayer by unanimous decision in August, adding the WBA and WBC championships to her WBO title. Mayer disputed that result. Cameron said the pair had agreed to a rematch before their first meeting, while Mayer said she had been working to correct mistakes from that performance and intended to regain the belts.

The British champion, 35, has won 23 of her 24 professional contests, with her only defeat coming against Katie Taylor in 2023. American challenger Mayer, 36, has 22 victories from 25 fights. The December booking gives Mayer another opportunity against the opponent who took her titles, with all three belts again at stake.

The announcement follows another addition to the Dubai card. In a November 12 release published by the Professional Fighters League, MVP confirmed that Alistair Overeem will make his professional boxing debut against Jimi Manuwa in a six-round heavyweight bout. Overeem is a former Strikeforce heavyweight champion and K-1 World Grand Prix winner; Manuwa previously competed as a UFC light heavyweight.

Both men are 46, according to the release. Overeem last competed in GLORY kickboxing in October 2022, while Manuwa returned to competition in August with a successful professional boxing debut. Manuwa stopped Chase Sherman in the second round in Orlando, leaving him with a 1-0 boxing record ahead of the meeting with Overeem.

MVP's announcement also set out ticket arrangements for the event, which is being presented in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Registered fans are scheduled to receive presale access on November 14, with general sales beginning on November 15. Both sales windows open at noon Gulf Standard Time for the Christmas Eve programme.