Mary Spencer Vs. Mikaela Mayer – How Does It Play Out?

Mayer saw her hopes of becoming undisputed at 147 hampered after the Lauren Price fight never got made. However, she still retains the WBO Welterweight Belt, a title she defended after beating  Sandy Ryan in her last fight. Mayer knows a win makes her a three-weight world champion, with a view to then fighting Price in 2026. 

Final Presser

“I saw the odds. I know that I’m the underdog according to the bookies, but I mean, they get it wrong often. I don’t feel like an underdog. I feel like this fight is a gift. I know where I’m at as far as training, where I’m at in my life, and I felt even before this fight was matched that the next opponent was going to be in trouble, whoever that was.

And now the situation is even more exciting because it’s Mikaela, because of the style that she brings. I get to be here at home. I get to really show a hometown crowd my best, and I’m very excited for that. I think the key to victory is going to be me staying comfortable and being myself in the ring, and just being calm,” Spencer

Mayer’s Mindset

“I plan on getting my hand raised Thursday night, becoming a three-division world champion, and then me and my team will decide what we’ll do from there. There are lots of big fights ahead of me, but the number one goal right now is to put on a great performance, show everyone that even though I’m the smaller fighter, skills pay the bills. Size doesn’t win fights, skill does.”

“So, that’s what I’m going to do Thursday night. I’m going to trust my corner and trust the game plan that we have. It was a really long camp. We put in a lot of work in, so I’ll be ready to put on a great show for you guys,” Mayer said 

The Approach

Spencer’s strategy will be on using her size and strength advantage at the junior middleweight limit (154 lbs). Spencer is expected to be the physically stronger fighter in the clinch and in exchanges. Spencer will likely employ a high guard and look to walk Mayer down, utilizing a heavy jab to disrupt Mayer’s volume. Once in range, she could use her right hand and body shots to test Mayer’s durability.

Mayer is known for her high-volume punching and excellent footwork. Her path to victory lies in out-boxing Spencer at range and maintaining an intense pace. Mayer will focus on snapping her own long jab to score points and keep Spencer on the end of her punches. She must use constant lateral movement and timely angles to avoid being pinned on the ropes. Mayer’s previous success, such as repeatedly out-landing Sandy Ryan, shows she thrives on high output.

Full Card

Mary Spencer vs. Mikaela Mayer super welterweight – Spencer’s WBA title

Wilkens Mathieu vs. Shakeel Phinn super middleweight – NABF and WBC Continental Americas titles

Arthur Biyarslanov vs. Sergey Lipinets super lightweight – Biyarslanov’s NABF title

Mehmet Unal vs. Ralfs Vilcans light heavyweight – Unal’s WBC Continental title

Christopher Guerrero vs. Williams Andres Herrera welterweight – Guerrero’s WBC Continental title

Thomas Chabot vs. Logan Clouthier lightweight

Erik Israyelyan vs. Dylan Schroeder super featherweight