- Skye Nicolson wins world boxing title in Las Vegas
- Nicolson is the new WBC featherweight champion
- The Australian star looked almost untouchable during the match
Australia has a new world champion after Skye Nicolson claimed a unanimous victory over Sarah Mahfoud in their WBC featherweight title fight in Las Vegas.
The 28-year-old put on a clinic from start to finish, winning every round on two of the judges’ scorecards and losing just one round on the third card.
The win keeps her spotless 10-0 record intact and sets up a potential matchup with big name Amanda Serrano.
“I know what I can do, and I want to keep proving that to the rest of the world,” Nicolson said in her post-fight interview.
Australian Skye Nicolson (right) put up a near-flawless fight to claim a world title
Nicolson dominated her opponent in Las Vegas on Sunday and kept her impeccable record intact
Nicolson’s jab kept Mahfoud busy all night and prevented the Dane from making any truly damaging shots.
When Mahfoud came in, the Australian’s footwork and quick hands kept her out of trouble.
Nicolson grew in confidence during the second stanza of the fight, moving forward with solid straights.
“I knew (I was going to win) before I stepped in the ring,” Nicolson said.
“She was clumsy, she breaks space very well, so I fell into it a little bit when I tried to attack, but I knew what I had to do to win and that’s what I did.
“My team and I said we had to double down on those attacks a little bit because she was breaking up the space, but other than that they told me to just keep doing what I was doing and just add a little bit more.”
Serrano, who holds the remainder of the featherweight division titles, has insisted her future fights will be 12 three-minute rounds, rather than the WBC’s 10 two-minute rounds.
Nicolson seems eager to fight under these rules.
Nicolson’s Japanese and expert footwork helped her claim the decision victory
Nicolson (pictured with the interim belt) has now arranged a showdown with Amanda Serrano
“I’m ready when she’s ready,” Nicolson said.
“Of course I want the belts, so it’s nothing personal, Amanda, but I’m ready if you are.
“I think it’s funny that she waited until I obliged her to decide she wanted to do that, but look, I respect the rules of the WBC, that’s why I’m still boxing for the WBC belt.
“But if the only way to fight the Meta Serrano is more than twelve three-minute rounds, talk to my team and we’ll make it happen.”
