In a thrilling turn of events, Fran Hennessy is poised to take a significant step towards her first world title shot as she prepares to face Ellie Bouttell in the main event of this Saturday’s BOXXER card. Originally, Adam Azim and Gustavo Lemos were slated to headline the evening, but both fighters had to withdraw due to hand injuries, propelling Hennessy and Bouttell into the spotlight.
Hennessy, with an unblemished record of seven professional wins, is set to contend for the vacant WBC Silver bantamweight title at the iconic Copper Box Arena. The 21-year-old sensation last graced the ring in November, securing a unanimous decision victory over Fabiana Bytyqi on the undercard of the Jeamie TKV vs Frazer Clarke bout.
On the other side of the ring, Ellie Bouttell, hailing from Nottinghamshire, will fight on home soil for the first time in her career. Bouttell, aged 29, has been on an impressive streak, winning seven consecutive bouts following a split decision draw in her professional debut. This highly anticipated clash serves as a final eliminator for the WBC belt held by undisputed champion Cherneka Johnson.
The action-packed evening is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, at the Copper Box Arena in London. The undercard bouts are set to commence at 4 pm local time (GMT), with the main event ring walks expected around 9 pm local time. For viewers tuning in from different time zones, the undercard starts at 11 am ET, 8 am PT, and 3 am AEST (Sunday), with the main event anticipated at 4 pm ET, 1 pm PT, and 8 am AEST (Sunday).
Fans can catch all the live action on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, promising an evening of exhilarating boxing. The undercard features a lineup of compelling matchups, including Gradus Kraus vs Boris Crighton in a super middleweight bout, Joel Kodua vs Joe Garside in a welterweight clash, Archie Sharp vs Angelo Dragone in a super featherweight contest, and Ergal Elezaj vs Will Howe in a heavyweight showdown.
As the boxing world eagerly awaits this high-stakes encounter, Hennessy and Bouttell are ready to deliver a memorable performance, each aiming to secure their place as the top contender for the WBC bantamweight title.
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