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Women's Boxing Faces Financial Hurdles Ahead of Bouts

3/20/2025

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As Skye Nicolson and Cherneka Johnson gear up for their upcoming bouts in Sydney, Matchroom president Eddie Hearn sheds light on the financial hurdles facing women's boxing. Despite rising purses, proving the commercial worth of mid-tier fights is a struggle. Hearn is keen to finalize Ellie Scotney's contract, eyeing a promising clash with Nicolson that could captivate fans.

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As Skye Nicolson and Cherneka Johnson gear up for their upcoming bouts in Sydney, Matchroom president Eddie Hearn sheds light on the financial hurdles facing women's boxing. Despite rising purses, proving the commercial worth of mid-tier fights is a struggle. Hearn is keen to finalize Ellie Scotney's contract, eyeing a promising clash with Nicolson that could captivate fans.