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'She's a very worthy contender!' - Skye Nicolson not underestimating Raven Chapman threat before bout

'She's a very worthy contender!' - Skye Nicolson not underestimating Raven Chapman threat before boutMark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing
With a history-making fight this weekend on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, the Australian expects a tough contest with her rival.

Skye Nicolson expects the hardest fight of her career so far when she faces Raven Chapman as part of a history-making Riyadh Season bout, live on DAZN this weekend.

The Australian will defend her WBC women's featherweight title as part of a fight card headlined by Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol's undisputed light-heavyweight encounter.

Nicolson, who heads to Riyadh boasting an undefeated record since turning professional after the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, will be seeking a successful defence of her crown.

The 29-year-old offers a different style of approach to Briton Chapman, and believes she can draw her foe into her gameplan, while acknowledging she represents another level.

"I feel I’m a very skilful, technical, tactical operator," she told DAZN's FACE OFF. "I don’t really let people do what they want to do.

"Will this fight be different? We’ll see on October 12. I’m the world champion, and she’s a very worthy contender."

11.15pm  Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry BivolIBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titles
10pmFabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke 2For Wardley's British heavyweight title
9pmJai Opetaia vs. Jack MasseyFor Opetaia's IBF cruiserweight title
8pmChris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta      Middleweight
7pmSkye Nicolson vs. Raven ChapmanFor Nicolson's WBC women's featherweight title 
6pmBen Whittaker vs. Liam CameronLight heavyweight
5.35pmMohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus GonzalezLightweight
 

Nicolson has seldom appeared too troubled across her professional career to date, with some suggestions she is yet to fully show her hand in the ring.

The 29-year-old did not dismiss the idea entirely when asked, and concurred that she may have more to give when she faces an opponent like Chapman.

"I’ve trained for this fight like it’s the hardest fight of my life," she added. "I’m prepared to go into other gears if that’s what it comes to."

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DAZN's broadcast team includes host Ade Oladipo, who is joined by play-by-play specialist Todd Grisham and expert commentator Chris Mannix.  

The team will also feature two-time Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams, former world middleweight champion Darren Barker, as well as British boxing star – and recent opponent of Chris Eubank Jr - Liam Smith.

Additionally, former world champion Andy Lee will offer his analysis alongside Barry Jones with reporter Olivia Buzaglo rounding out the line-up. 

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