LONDON, UK (October 5, 2024) – 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 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.