Skye Nicolson retains WBC featherweight title with win over Raven Chapman in Saudi Arabia

Australia's Skye Nicolson successfully defended her WBC featherweight title against Briton Raven Chapman in Saudi Arabia. Nicolson won by unanimous decision, with scores of 99-91, 98-92, and 98-92, marking the first female world-title fight in the country. Nicolson showcased her skills with effective counter-punching and movement, dominating the match after an initial challenge from Chapman. Despite some strong moments from Chapman, Nicolson maintained control and ended the fight confidently. On the undercard, Jai Opetaia defeated Jack Massey by TKO after Massey's corner stopped the fight in the sixth round. Opetaia expressed interest in a unification bout against the winner of an upcoming fight between Chris Billam-Smith and Gilberto Ramirez.