Skye Nicolson Set to Defend Interim WBC Featherweight Title Against Lucy Wildheart

In a high-stakes showdown, newly-crowned interim WBC featherweight champion, Skye Nicolson, prepares to defend her title against Swedish contender Lucy Wildheart. The 10-round battle is slated for Saturday, November 25 at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, and will be a featured spectacle on the Cameron vs Taylor 2 undercard, broadcast live on DAZN.

Nicolson (8-0) earned her championship stripes with a unanimous decision victory against Sabrina Maribel Perez in Tijuana, Mexico, marking her third win in 2023. The undefeated Australian southpaw is geared up to assert her dominance in the featherweight division.

Her opponent, Wildheart (10-2, 4 KOs), seeks redemption after a previous defeat against Mikaela Mayer. The bout promises fireworks as both fighters vie for supremacy in the ring.

“This is a pivotal moment in my career, and I’m ready to challenge for the world title in my weight class,” declared Wildheart. “I’m honored to be part of this major promotion, standing alongside other women who continue to make history in boxing.”

The event’s main attraction features a highly anticipated championship rematch between Chantelle Cameron and Katie Taylor, where Cameron (18-0, 8 KOs) defends her undisputed 140-pound title against Taylor (22-1, 6 KOs). Excitement builds as these two formidable champions prepare for a 12-round battle.

Additional electrifying matchups on the card include Gary Cully (16-1, 10 KOs) taking on Reece Mould (18-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight bout for the WBA Continental European title. Unbeaten Paddy Donovan (11-0, 8 KOs) clashes with Danny Ball (13-1-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round contest for the WBA Continental welterweight belt. John Cooney (8-0, 2 KOs) faces Liam Gaynor (10-4-0) in a super featherweight battle, while Emmet Brennan (1-0) squares off against Jamie Morrisey (5-0-1, 1 KO) in the light heavyweight category.

The undercard also features the heavyweight clash between Thomas Carty (6-0, 5 KOs) and an opponent yet to be announced, along with the professional boxing debut of Giorgio Visioli in the super lightweight division. Stay tuned for updates on their respective opponents. Don’t miss this thrilling night of world-class boxing.

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