The upcoming fight on April 6 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Nevada, is set to be a landmark event for Nicolson. She will challenge Denmark’s Sarah Mahfoud for the WBC Featherweight championship, a title recently vacated by Amanda Serrano. Nicolson, known for her skillful southpaw stance, is expected to enter the ring as the favorite against Mahfoud, a former IBF world titleholder.
Mahfoud aims to rebound from her defeat to Serrano in 2022. Having secured three victories in 2023, she is poised to present Nicolson with a formidable challenge.
Skye Nicolson, an Olympic competitor for Australia in Tokyo 2020, has made an explosive start to her professional career. With nine victories in less than two years, Nicolson has quickly risen from an under-the-radar Olympian to a prominent figure in women’s boxing. Her journey has taken her across the globe, from New York to Mexico and Dublin, significantly boosting her international profile.
In her most notable fight to date, Nicolson showcased her prowess by securing her first career stoppage against Lucy Wildheart, defending her WBC interim belt. This victory not only emphasized her skill but also her potential to dominate in the ring.
Nicolson’s success story takes her next to Las Vegas, where she will feature on a US TV main card for the first time. This marks a significant milestone in her career, presenting her with an opportunity to shine on one of boxing's biggest stages.
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