Terri Harper, a Doncaster native and reigning WBA light-middleweight champion, will be challenging lightweight world champion Rhiannon Dixon for the WBO belt at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena on Saturday, August 24th. Harper, who has a record of 14 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, is looking to become a three-weight champion by defeating Dixon in this highly anticipated bout.
Dixon, who is unbeaten in 10 professional fights and won the WBO belt from Karen Elizabeth Carabajal in April, is ready to defend her title against Harper. The two fighters have never faced each other before, but both are highly respected in the boxing community for their skill and determination.
The event at Co-op Live marks the first boxing event at the newly built arena, which has a capacity of 23,500. The headline fight will feature Chorley light-welterweight Jack Catterall taking on American Regis Prograis. The card promises to be an exciting night of boxing for fans at the state-of-the-art venue in Manchester.