Briton Hennessy in talks for undisputed world title fight
Summary
Francesca Hennessy, a 21-year-old unbeaten British boxer, is in talks to fight Danish boxer Dina Thorslund for the undisputed bantamweight world title in the UK later this year. If Hennessy wins, she would become the youngest undisputed world champion in the history of four major boxing belts.Key Facts
- Francesca Hennessy is a 21-year-old unbeaten bantamweight boxer from Britain.
- She is the number one ranked challenger with the World Boxing Council (WBC).
- Dina Thorslund holds the undisputed bantamweight world champion titles from WBC, WBO, WBA, and IBF.
- Promoter Boxxer offered Thorslund nearly £250,000 to fight Hennessy in November or December in the UK.
- If Hennessy wins, she would be the youngest boxer ever to hold all four major bantamweight belts.
- Hennessy won her last fight by stopping Aurora de Persio in May 2024.
- Thorslund is 32 years old and regained all her titles in August 2023 after previously giving them up due to pregnancy.
- Talks are ongoing between promoters to finalize the deal, including a broadcaster agreement.
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