Rhiannon Dixon, the unbeaten lightweight world champion from Warrington, will be putting her WBO belt on the line against Briton Terri Harper at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena on Saturday, August 24th. This will be Dixon’s first title defense since winning the belt in April and she has a perfect 10-0 record.
Harper, who is from Doncaster and is the WBA light-middleweight champion, is looking to make history by becoming a three-weight champion by defeating Dixon. She has a record of 14 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses including a defeat against WBO welterweight champion Sandy Ryan. Harper expressed her respect for Dixon, stating that she is a respectful opponent without any egotistical behavior.
The card also features Chorley light-welterweight Jack Catterall’s match against American Regis Prograis. This event marks the first boxing event at Manchester’s newly built 23,500-capacity Co-op Live arena, making it a significant milestone in the sport’s history in the city. Fans can expect an exciting night of boxing action with some of the best fighters in the world competing for glory.
