Terri Harper (15-2-2, 6 KOs) will quickly defend her world title towards Natalie Zimmermann (13-0, 3 KOs).
Their bout headlines a GBM Sports activities card on the Eco-Energy Stadium in Doncaster, England. Boxing followers world wide can catch the motion dwell on DAZN. Harper shall be defending her WBO light-weight world title for the primary time. She received the belt in September final yr towards Rhiannon Dixon.
A pair months previous to their Could 23 conflict, each girls spoke at a press convention. Beneath is a few of what they needed to say.
Terri Harper vs. Natalie Zimmermann Press Convention Quotes
Terri Harper
“I believe for me that is going to be the most effective battle of my profession, only for the entire expertise,” stated Harper. “I’ve been in boxing for a very long time now…It simply looks like I’ve blinked my eyes and right here we’re. However once more, as I used to be saying, it’s the individuals of Doncaster which have been with me from the beginning of my profession. By means of the highs and the lows and it’s going to be a really particular night time with the ability to placed on my first defence of the world title and do it in entrance of the house crowd. So, I’m very excited for that and grateful to everybody…”
Natalie Zimmermann
“[On] the primary day of my boxing profession, my want was a major occasion dwell on DAZN,” stated Zimmermann. “At first of your [promoter Issrar Asif] speech you informed us desires come true and that’s what I can say. Desires do come true. I’mactually loved [sic] to be right here. It’s an ideal honour for me.”
Combat Prediction
Harper has fought at a a lot larger degree than her opponent. Whereas Zimmermann could also be undefeated, she is a major underdog going into the Friday night time conflict. Not one of the German boxer’s opponents had successful data after they fought her. This must be a dominant efficiency from the reigning champion. Anticipate Harper to win by way of late knockout.
Full Press Convention
For the press convention in its entirety, click on right here or the play button beneath. Video courtesy of DAZN Boxing.
