Chantelle Cameron has been told she has "a good chance" of beating Katie Taylor when the pair collide in Dublin next month.
The Northampton native defends her super-lightweight world titles against the undisputed 136lbs champion at the 3Arena on May 20.
And American boxer Mikaela Mayer, who has called for a shot at Taylor numerous times in the past, believes Cameron could pull off a shock in the capital.
READ MORE: Katie Taylor v Chantelle Cameron tickets still not sold out but only expensive ones remain
She told Gareth A Davies for Pitch Boxing: "I think it's definitely a risk (for Taylor going up to 140lbs) but that's what champions do, they take risks and Katie Taylor has never shied away from a challenge.
"Even when she had a really close fight against [Delfine] Persoon which I believe Persoon won that first one. She didn't shy away, she didn't run and say no rematch like somebody we know.
"She went, got back in the ring and she redeemed her close fight. She beat Delfine that second time I believe."
Mayer was clearly referring to Alycia Baumgardner with the rematch comment, but she believes Cameron will have to overwhelm Taylor and hurt the Bray Bomber to slow her down.
She added: "When they step in the ring together, I think it's definitely going to be an action-packed fight. Chantelle's very aggressive and has a high punch count, Katie Taylor has a high punch count as well, but I see Katie punching and moving the way she does.
"We'll see if Chantelle can overwhelm her and hurt her because that's what she's going to need to do to slow Katie down.
"It's hard to look past someone like Katie because she is so experienced and adjust so well. She's proven to adjust, even when she's down she comes back and adjusts, but I think Cameron has a very good chance of beating her."
READ NEXT:
Bohs go six clear as Declan Devine makes happy return to Derry City
Paul Townend shines on I Am Maximus to win first Boylesports Irish Grand National
Ken Doherty comes up short in World Championship qualification bid
Rachael Blackmore recovered from two falls to ride in Irish Grand National
Rory McIlroy withdraws from RBC Heritage after Masters disappointment
Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts
