Sensational Skye Nicholson rolled the dice in Las Vegas, scoring a perfect 10 to defeat Sara Mahfoud on Saturday to become the new WBC world featherweight champion.
Promoter Eddie Hearn is now hoping Australia's new boxing queen is crowned and embarks on a major title defense Down Under upon her return home.
Nicholson completely dominated (10-0, 1 KO) at the five-star Fontainebleau Las Vegas Resort, winning by unanimous score of 100-90, 100-90, 99 and taking home the coveted green. Won the gold belt. -91 – Exceeds former IBF holder’s muff hood.
And in doing so, the 28-year-old star restored Australian pride and defeated Sin City's villains after recent losses to compatriots Tim Tzu and Michael Zerafa.
Matchroom Sport boss Hearn said he plans to hold talks with Australian authorities this week with a view to Nicholson's return, before moving on to WBC mandatory challenger Raven Chapman and WBC mandatory challenger Raven Chapman later this year. She is targeting big matches against the likes of weight class champion Amanda Serrano.
“We need to talk to the Australian people because she needs an immediate defense to return home,” Mr Hearn said. Matchroom Boxing YouTube Channel.
“Sky barely broke a sweat there. She was very impressive and more was expected of her. I didn't give Muffhood the round, but one of the judges gave the round I did.
“I think you guys have only seen 20% of Skye Nicholson. I've seen her train and I've seen her spar with girls hurting her so many times. .But how can you criticize her when she's beating the No. 2 ranked featherweight in the world?'' Is the world a mismatch?
“We all want excitement, and I'd like to see her let go a little bit more and stop people. I know it's there and that she can do it.” I know.”
“But she wins so easily and her style is a nightmare for people. That's why people liked it.” [Amanda] Serrano doesn't want to get into a fight until the money is out of control because the risks are high. She has her feet, her movements are really great, and if she can let go of her hands – because she can punch – she's going to be even harder to beat. ”
As Matchroom's newest world champion, Hearn has admitted that a big match between Matchroom and Queensbury could come against Chapman as he wants to defend his immediate world title Down Under.
“Raven Chapman is a must and that's the game I talk about with George Warren because we have another 5-on-5 game later this year and that's exactly the kind of battle we need to have,” he said. Added.
“It's a huge statement that I defeated Sarah Mahfoud much more convincingly than Amanda Serrano.
“Sky is doing what a champion is supposed to do, which is go after the best in her division, and right now, for her, that is Amanda Serrano.
“I hope she makes her comeback defense and then fights Raven Chapman and then hopefully the fight against Amanda Serrano is big enough for her to accept.”
Nicholson is now Australia's second reigning world champion, joining Matchroom cruiserweight champion Jay Opetaia.
“It sounds pretty good. I really like it,” she said.
“When I heard my name read out as the winner, it was exactly how I imagined it and how I had played it out in my head leading up to the match. It was so special.
“But it's not the pinnacle for me. I know this is the first of many, but there will be many more to come. I'm very unsure of where I'm going. looking forward to it.
“and [Amanda] Serrano, it's not personal. If you don't want to fight me, that's fine. But I want a belt, so please tell me what you do with it. But if you want to fight, I'm always ready.
“It would be a dream come true to compete in Australia, especially in Brisbane or the Gold Coast. I'm a Queensland girl through and through.
“It would be great to bring a world title to my home country and compete in front of all my family and friends. And it's the start of a really special journey. I'm a true blue Australian and it means absolutely everything to me. means.”
