Women’s boxing has made strides toward breaking barriers and reaching new heights, and Boxxer, one of the premier boxing promoters, plans on taking it even further with ambitious plans for International Women’s Day (March 8). Last month saw Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor draw record audiences of 50 Million viewers on Netflix — signalling an explosion of interest for women’s boxing as an athletic endeavor.
Boxxer will host its all-female boxing event on March 7th in London under the leadership of Ben Shalom, with broadcast anticipated through Sky Sports. This promises to be an exhilarating spectacle that could revolutionise women’s boxing in Britain with high profile names expected on its card.
Natasha Jonas and Lauren Price are tipped to headline this groundbreaking event following their impressive title defenses on December 14th. Jonas, at 40, successfully retained her IBF welterweight title and claimed the WBC strap from Ivana Habazin, while Price defended her IBO welterweight title against Bexcy Mateus. A unification bout for these champions has been long-awaited, and Boxxer’s upcoming event could be the perfect stage for this showdown, which might also feature talents like Caroline Dubois and Francesca Hennessy.
Regarding the potential inclusion of Dubois in the March event, Shalom expressed ambition for a unification fight against Terri Harper, highlighting it as a significant opportunity for both fighters. Shalom’s vision extends beyond individual bouts, aiming to create a monumental night for women’s boxing on a grand scale.
Choosing a Prestigious Venue with Sky Sports Broadcast
Shalom shared insights into the preparations for the event, emphasizing the exceptional nature of 2022 and 2023 for women’s boxing in Britain. He noted the comparative discussions about the dynamism in women’s boxing versus men’s and plans to host the event at a prestigious, non-traditional boxing venue in London. The intention is to stream the event live on Sky Sports, projecting 2025 as a pivotal year for the sport.
Shalom Boxing’s mission is to promote emerging female boxing talent that could follow in Savannah Marshall, Katie Taylor, and Natasha Jonas’ footsteps, taking women’s boxing to unprecedented levels. Though details for its all-women card have yet to be set in stone, anticipation for it is already building as this event marks both International Women’s Day as well as an important step forward for recognition and appreciation of female boxing as a sport.
Boxxer and Ben Shalom’s initiative could mark a watershed moment, setting new standards in how women’s boxing events are perceived and executed globally. Although it remains to be seen which fighters make the final roster for this exciting and historic night of boxing action is something fans cannot wait for!