Mikaela Mayer made history in an unforgettable showdown against Helen Joseph, highlighting an evening of riveting boxing on ESPN. In the first-ever women's fight to be the main event for a Top Rank card on ESPN, Mayer demonstrated her class with a resounding victory, showcasing her unmatched speed and precision.

Mayer landed 195 out of 538 total punches thrown, maintaining an impressive 36% success rate. Her swift combinations and relentless pace proved too much for Joseph, who landed only 86 of her 377 attempted punches.

Throughout the match, Mayer exhibited her mastery in boxing, coming out strong with rapid-fire combinations, while deftly switching up her moves in the later stages. Mixing in left hooks and right uppercuts to her repertoire, she left no room for Joseph's defense, confirming the fight as Mayer's night from the get-go.

With this victory, Mayer remains undefeated and is poised for a junior lightweight title shot. Her performance was so dominant that Joseph's corner contemplated stopping the bout early. This match against Joseph was seen as one of the toughest of her career, yet Mayer cruised to victory with a unanimous decision.

With this monumental win under her belt, Mayer's sights are now set on the world title. Top Rank promoter Bob Arum expressed his support, stating the next fight will indeed be for the title. With potential opponents including top names like Delfine Persoon, Katie Taylor, and Amanda Serrano, Mayer's future looks promising.

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