Terri Harper Defeats Rhiannon Dixon in Sheffield

Terri Harper has claimed the WBO lightweight title, becoming a three-weight world champion by defeating Rhiannon Dixon in Sheffield. Harper fought a tactical match, showcasing her superior distance control and counter-punching skills, leading to a unanimous decision victory with judges scoring it 97-93 and 96-94 in her favor. Despite being briefly hurt in the sixth round, Harper described the fight as the best of her career, emphasizing her mental and physical transformation. This victory marks a significant turnaround for Harper, who had faced challenges in recent bouts, while Dixon suffered her first defeat in the title's first defense. The match was the culmination of a long-awaited encounter, originally postponed multiple times. Other bouts on the card included Peter McGrail's victory over Brad Foster and Galal Yafai's win against Sergio Orozco.