Rhiannon Dixon vs Terri Harper weigh-in results and fight details
All the weights and running order ahead of tonight’s action at the Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield topped by the all-British WBO Lightweight World Title fight between Rhiannon Dixon and Terri Harper, shown live worldwide on DAZN.
16:30 Live on Before the Bell
6×3 Super-Welterweight contest
CONNAN MURRAY 157.2 lbs v MARCO SIMMONDS 158.3 lbs
6×3 Super-Bantamweight contest
BRANDON SCOTT 124.9 lbs v CALUM TURNBULL 123.8 lbs
6×3 International Middleweight contest
JIMMY SAINS 162.2 lbs v OMIR RODRIGUEZ 161.5 lbs
6×3 International Lightweight contest
IBRAHEEM SULAIMAAN 131.7 lbs v KEVIN TRANA 135.4 lbs
6×3 International Bantamweight contest
JOSH BABB 119.7 lbs v KELVIN MAJID 119 lbs
19:00 Live on DAZN
6×3 International Super-Featherweight contest
GIORGIO VISIOLI 133.1 lbs v DIEGO LAGOS 130.8 lbs
8×3 International Flyweight contest
GALAL YAFAI 114.5 lbs v SERGIO OROZCO OLIVA 113.8 lbs
8×3 mins Middleweight contest
GEROGE LIDDARD 160.5 lbs v GEORGE DAVEY 158.8 lbs
10×3 WBA International Super-Bantamweight Title
PETER MCGRAIL 121.8 lbs v BRAD FOSTER 121.5 lbs
10×2 WBO Lightweight World Title
RHIANNON DIXON 134.9 lbs v TERRI HARPER 134.7 lbs
What have they said?
Rhiannon Dixon: “I didn’t celebrate that much when I won the World Title because I thought I was rubbish! I actually got out of the ring and was like, ‘that was so embarrassing’. Ant [Crolla] thought I was rubbish too. I feel like I’ve got a point to prove now. I feel like I didn’t even show half of what I can do.
“I think that’s why Ant calls me a bit of a perfectionist. Sometimes I can’t enjoy what I’ve actually achieved. I’m excited to show everything that I’ve learnt since then. I still can’t believe it when I’m referred to as a World Champion. I genuinely can’t believe it. I feel like it’s just the beginning now. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
“It’s boosted my confidence massively. When I was first on DAZN cards, I had a bit of imposter syndrome as I’d only had seven white-collar fights. Going from Commonwealth to European Champion to World Champion has boosted my confidence. I belong at this stage.
“With peace and love, I believe she says things that she doesn’t genuinely believe. That’s why when she said she was going to stop me, I laughed because I thought, ‘that’s not going to happen, is it?’
“This is definitely my toughest fight – I’m under no illusions about that – but it’s a fight I’ve been ready for for a long time and one I’m really excited for. When I win at the weekend, it shoots me into these massive fights which is something I’m really excited for.”
Terri Harper: “The body is feeling the best it’s ever felt. I feel like a new person. It’s nice not to be carrying around all of that extra muscle and that extra weight. I just feel like I’ve found this free speed. In training it’s easier to train. I think for the first time I’ve actually enjoyed the weight cut. Pardon the pun but it has made me hungrier for the win on Saturday night.
“In the first round [against Sandy Ryan], I went out and threw everything I had at her. After the first round, that’s when I really felt Sandy’s presence; the extra weight, the strength, just everything. I couldn’t match it. I remember Andrew [Bullcroft] saying to me after the third round, ‘Terri if you’re not giving me anything in the next round, I’m stopping the fight’ and that’s what he did.
“I’m a big fan of Rhiannon. She’s very fast and her boxing style is really nice, but I have to look at what I’m good at. This is the first time Rhiannon’s stepped up. I feel like her fighting me is her first true challenge. It’s a great fight for both of us.
“I know a lot of fighters are awkward being in with southpaws, but I enjoy it. I’ve always found it comfortable being in the ring with them. I’ve been with my old amateur coach [Paul Durose] for the full camp and working on little shots that we can get off.
“I just want a good win to celebrate with my team and my close ones around me so that I cement myself back into these weight divisions. I feel like I’ve got all the experience at this point in my career to go out there and put on a dominant performance. It’ll be the first time in a long time that I’ll go into the ring without disadvantages in weight. I feel like this fight is perfect for me.”