Full Breakdown
Hennessy-Thorslund Fight Negotiations Loom for Late 2024
8/20/2026, 8:21:13 PM
Core Negotiations and Offer Details
Promotional company Boxxer is reportedly in advanced talks to stage a bout between British-born Francesca Hennessy and undisputed bantamweight champion Dina Thorslund in the United Kingdom later this year. The promoter has put forward an offer of roughly £183,000 (about $250,000) for Thorslund to travel to the UK for a fight slated for November or December. If the match proceeds and Hennessy wins, the 21-year-old challenger would become the youngest boxer ever to hold all four major bantamweight titles simultaneously.
Background on the Fighters
Francesca Hennessy is the current number-one ranked challenger in the World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight division and has been highlighted as one of the sport’s most exciting young prospects. Dina Thorslund, a Danish fighter, holds the undisputed bantamweight crown, having secured the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO belts.
Official Statements & Responses
Boxxer’s representative Ben Shalom told BBC Sport that the offer to Thorslund represents the highest payday of her career and that the fight would give Hennessy a historic chance to become the youngest undisputed champion.
Potential Significance
A successful Hennessy-Thorslund showdown could reshape the bantamweight landscape by delivering a landmark title unification on British soil. The bout would also generate considerable media attention and revenue, given the sizable purse on offer and the novelty of a potential youngest-ever undisputed champion.
