Tiara Brown Upsets Skye Nicolson, Wins WBC Featherweight Title

Tiara Brown captured the WBC World Featherweight Championship by defeating Skye Nicolson in a closely contested split-decision bout in Sydney, marking Nicolson's first professional loss. Judges scored the fight 97-93 and 96-94 in favor of Brown, while one judge awarded 96-94 to Nicolson. The former police officer from Florida expressed her emotional victory, stating it was a culmination of over 20 years of hard work and dedication. Brown, who had previously managed her boxing career alongside her law enforcement duties, plans to focus on enjoying her victory before considering her next fight. The match featured intense exchanges between the two fighters, both of whom were undefeated prior to the bout. Following her victory, Brown, who also coaches young boxers, emphasized her desire to give back to the community that supported her journey.