Former world champion Shannon Courtenay returns to the ring for the first time in almost two years
Former World Champion Shannon Courtenay returns to the ring on Saturday, October 19th at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Courtenay captured the WBA World Bantamweight Title with a unanimous points win over Ebanie Bridges at the Copper Box Arena in April 2021.
The 31-year-old from Watford is back in action for the first time since a points victory over Gemma Ruegg in December 2022 as she looks to revive her promising career and recapture world honours.
Shannon Courtenay said: “It’s been a long time coming but I’m excited to finally be back and looking to make a statement to announce myself back on the big stage and get back in the mix winning more world titles.”
BOXXER Founder and CEO Ben Shalom said: “It’s great to see Shannon back in the ring and back at the Copper Box Arena where she won her WBA World Title in 2021. She is another exciting addition to a stacked card on October 19th. With the backing of Spencer Brown and Goldstar, I’m sure she’s got a big future ahead of her.”
Spencer Brown, Goldstar CEO, said: “We’re looking forward to getting Shannon back in the ring for the first of many exciting fights on her road to becoming undisputed world champion.”
Fights fans can expect a highly-charged atmosphere when British super lightweight rivals Adam Azim and Ohara Davies go toe-to-toe on Saturday, October 19th at the Copper Box Arena, presented by BOXXER, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA.
WBO #1 ranked light heavyweight star Anthony Yarde also makes his highly anticipated return to the ring, Dan Azeez faces unbeaten rival Lewis Edmondson in a crunch light heavyweight clash, Michael McKinson takes on South Africa’s Tulani Mbenge for the vacant IBO World Welterweight Title, Jeamie TKV and Franklin Ignatius reignite their amateur rivalry in a hotly anticipated heavyweight showdown, and rising bantamweight star Francesca Hennessy returns to action.
Tickets, starting from £35, are on sale now via BOXXER.com
This event is presented in association with official partners HELL Energy, Car Finance 247 and That Prize Guy.
Tickets, starting from £35, are on sale now via BOXXER.com
This event is presented in association with official partners HELL Energy, Car Finance 247 and That Prize Guy.