Terri Harper vs Cecilia Braekhus joins Taylor vs Cameron

Simply two days after their undisputed title battle formally hit the schedule, Kate Taylor and Chantelle Cameron have their first piece of undercard. Matchroom introduced as we speak that Terri Harper’s previously revealed tremendous welterweight title protection in opposition to Cecilia Braekhus will be a part of the Might twentieth present in Dublin.

Each girls had strong title reigns at decrease weight courses minimize brief, Harper (13-1-1, 6 KO) by way of dramatic knockout from Alycia Baumgardner and Braekhus (37-2, 9 KO) courtesy of two resolution losses to Jessica McCaskill. Weight apart, it’s a strong matchup; Braekhus could also be 41, however she didn’t precisely look washed in opposition to McCaskill, simply unable to match the latter’s insane tempo within the rematch after arguably profitable the primary time round. It’s additionally good to see “Belter” get one other main alternative after the Baumgardner debacle and the string of hand accidents that saved her from ever making an attempt to unify at 130.

The winner will virtually definitely be in line to problem Natasha Jonas for undisputed standing.

“This battle has been a very long time coming however will probably be definitely worth the wait to be on such a tremendous card,” mentioned Harper. “All eyes all over the world will likely be watching that night time and I wish to present everybody who Terri Harper is.”

“I’m very excited to problem Terri Harper for the WBA 154lb. World Title on this great card, my first time preventing in Eire,” mentioned Braekus. “I’ve spent my whole profession dealing with the hardest challenges and this battle is one other chapter.”