Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Britain's Cameron becomes two-weight world champion

Britain's Cameron becomes two-weight world champion

Summary

Chantelle Cameron from Britain won the WBO light-middleweight world title after defeating Michaela Kotaskova in London. Cameron, who had previously given up her WBC light-welterweight title, enjoyed fighting in longer three-minute rounds. She will now face Mikaela Mayer, the current WBA and WBC light-middleweight champion.

Key Facts

  • Chantelle Cameron won the WBO light-middleweight world title.
  • She defeated Michaela Kotaskova by unanimous decision.
  • The fight took place at Olympia in London.
  • Cameron used to hold the WBC light-welterweight title but gave it up.
  • The fight featured three-minute rounds rather than the usual two minutes.
  • Cameron is scheduled to fight Mikaela Mayer next.
  • Mikaela Mayer is the current WBA and WBC light-middleweight champion.
  • Emma Dolan lost her first world title bid against Irma Garcia in the super-flyweight division.

Source Information