Skye Nicolson Defends Title in Historic Saudi Showdown

On October 12, the much-anticipated undisputed light heavyweight clash between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol will occur in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their undisputed clash will be the headline event of a stacked Riyadh season card, with a historic fight taking place on the undercard with Skye Nicolson (11-0, 1 KOs) defending her WBC featherweight title against undefeated challenger Raven Chapman (9-0, 2 KOs). The Australian fighter has spoken to DAZN about her progression and her destiny.

Skye Nicolson Set to Defend Title Against Raven Chapman in Saudi Arabia

Skye Nicolson Feels Destined for Victory in Historic Bout

Nicolson is preparing to defend her WBC strap in Saudi Arabia against Raven Chapman in the first female fight on a Riyadh Season card as they face off as part of an impressive undercard for Beterbiev-Bivol. The Australian continues to impress in every fight she’s in – with her excellent footwork and ability to control the distance in her fights. She dominates her bouts with impressive combination punching and movement.

Chapman is a come-forward fighter who is tenacious and doesn’t stop putting pressure on her opponents. She moves well and picks her punches and will look to pressure Skye.

Speaking to DAZN, Nicolson said: “I think I’m constantly getting better.”

The Australian fighter paid tribute to her team by saying: “I have an amazing team that I trust wholeheartedly. I think every single camp, we get better.”

Talking about progression, Nicolson said: “We reach new levels every single time and it has been no different in this camp. We’ve gone to another level again and that’s where my confidence comes from.”

Moving Forward

Talking about achieving her goals: “I know what I’m doing in the gym, and I know what I’m going to do on the night,” said the Queensland-born fighter.

She added: “It’s amazing, it’s so special. I feel like it’s my destiny. It’s already been written for me and I’m just living it, I’m loving it.”

Nicolson’s belief in her destiny, combined with her unwavering confidence, sets the stage brilliantly for her upcoming historic world title defence against Chapman in Saudi Arabia.