Mikaela Mayer is hoping what she feels was her gracious post-fight conduct will compel Natasha Jonas to give her a rematch. Last Saturday night at M&S Bank Arena in Jonas’s hometown of Liverpool, England, Jonas retained her IBF 147-pound title with a close split-decision win over Los Angeles’s Mayer.
IBF welterweight champion Natasha Jonas has not ruled out the scenario of having a rematch with Mikaela Mayer, but appears to be looking at a possible unification.
By Corey Erdman - After spending the vast majority of her career at 130 pounds or below as both a professional and amateur, Mikaela Mayer aimed about as high as she possibly could in her debut as a full-blown 147-pound fighter in taking on Natasha Jonas.
This is the level that Natasha Jonas always wanted to be at from the moment she was ready to contend for a title. It’s also the moment at which she plans to spend what’s left of her storied career. The aptly nicknamed “Miss GB” survived a gut check to retain her IBF welterweight title via split decision over pound-for-
For the IBF welterweight title, Natasha Jonas (15-2-1, 9 KOs) had to go through fire to win a tough ten round split decision over former beltholder Mikaela Mayer (19-2, 5 KOs).
Jonas, Mayer Fight Photos Gallery - Liverpool, Echo Arena - For the IBF welterweight title, Natasha Jonas (15-2-1, 9 KOs) had to go through fire to win a tough ten round split decision over former beltholder Mikaela Mayer (19-2, 5 KOs). (photos by Lawrence Lustig)
Two-division world champion Natasha Jonas (15-2-1, 9 KOs) defended her IBF welterweight world title with a razor-thin split decision over former unified junior lightweight world champion Mikaela Mayer (19-2, 5 KOs) Saturday evening at M&S Bank Arena in Jonas' hometown of Liverpool, England.
Mikaela Mayer threw 181 more punches than Natasha Jonas, but only landed 24 more punches owing to Jonas’s accuracy.
By John Evans - Both Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer had questions to answer in tonight’s IBF welterweight title fight in Liverpool. Having competed as a super featherweight for so long, how would Mayer handle a physically strong welterweight? Since losing to Alicia Baumgardner in their unified 130lb title fight back in October 2022, the American has moved up
Jonas, Mayer Scorecard BoxingScene Live - Jonas vs. Mayer will be presented live on Saturday, January 20, at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+. The event takes place at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England.