Welcome to the World of Women’s Boxing: Skye Nicolson’s Journey to the Top
As the world of women’s boxing continues to grow, one name stands out among the rest – Skye Nicolson. The Australian featherweight fighter is set to take on Sarah Mahfoud for the vacant WBC title this Saturday in Las Vegas, and she’s ready to make a statement.
Nicolson, with a record of 9-0 (1 KO), has been on a steady rise in the professional ranks. In her last fight, she scored her first stoppage victory against Lucy Wildheart in November. And now, in her 10th visit to Vegas, she’s ready to showcase her skills at the new Fontainebleau hotel and casino, the first live sporting event to be held there.
But Nicolson’s journey to the top hasn’t been an easy one. She’s had to work hard and train with some of the best in the business. In her first week in Vegas, she’s already completed workouts at the Mayweather Boxing Club, the UFC Performance Center, and DLX Boxing, under the guidance of trainers Eddie Lam and Bradley Skeete.
“I want to show the world what I have been doing in the gym,” Nicolson said. “We have reached new levels and I am very excited to showcase that. I do want to make a statement win because this girl is No. 2 in the world. She was the next best option after we couldn’t get the [Amanda] Serrano fight. She had a competitive fight with Serrano, winning three rounds against her. That will not be happening this weekend, and if I fight how I have been sparring, the fight won’t go the distance.”
Her opponent, Denmark’s Mahfoud, holds a record of 14-1 (3 KOs) and has won her last three fights. But Nicolson is confident in her abilities and believes she has what it takes to come out on top.
Experience and Natural Abilities: Nicolson’s Keys to Success
At just 28 years old, Nicolson may have only nine professional fights under her belt, but her amateur experience is unmatched by many female fighters. She’s been boxing since the age of 12 and has had over 150 amateur fights. And she believes this experience, along with her natural abilities, will take her to the top of the sport.
“If you stop learning, then you should stop boxing,” Nicolson said. “There is always something to learn, room for improvement, and things at which you can get better. I think I am very experienced because I have been boxing since I was 12-years-old. I don’t think many [female] boxers have been boxing for as long as I have.
“My natural abilities, reflexes, reading distance, and timing are my strengths, so I’m quite blessed to have those when I face the other girls.”
As Nicolson prepares for her title fight, she’s also taking in the sights and sounds of Vegas, including last week’s PBC event headlined by Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora. And while the pro scene may not have been her initial goal, she’s fully embraced it and is ready to show the world what she’s capable of.
Don’t Miss Nicolson’s Rise to the Top
As the world of women’s boxing continues to gain recognition and respect, Skye Nicolson is a name to watch out for. With her experience, natural abilities, and determination, she’s on a path to the top of the sport. Don’t miss her fight this Saturday as she takes on Sarah Mahfoud for the WBC featherweight title.
