Skye Nicolson Keeps Interim WBC Title Against Mariah Turner in Melbourne

Skye Nicolson won her boxing match on April 29, keeping her interim WBC super bantamweight title. This is her first defense of the title she won earlier this year.
By Newsroom | Boxing, Australia |

Skye Nicolson has successfully defended her interim WBC super bantamweight title, overcoming Mariah Turner in a bout held on Wednesday, April 29. The fight, contested over ten rounds, saw Nicolson retain her championship status. Details regarding the precise scoring or immediate aftermath of the fight remain subject to various reporting streams.

The fight was scheduled to be broadcast on DAZN, with preliminary start times around 5:00 AM ET in the United States and 10:00 AM BST in the United Kingdom. In Australia, where the event was held at the Melbourne Pavilion, the main event ring walks were anticipated around 5:30 PM AEST.

Undercard Action and Broadcast Details

The main event featured Skye Nicolson against Mariah Turner for the interim WBC super bantamweight title. The undercard included several other bouts of note:

  • Jake Wyllie faced Miles Zalewski in a 10-round lightweight contest.

  • Andrew Hunt competed against Benjamin Hussain for the IBF Inter Continental Super Welterweight Title.

  • Jesse Bolt met Faavesi Isaako in a lightweight bout.

  • Teremoana Teremoana was slated to fight Bowie Tupou in a heavyweight encounter.

Other matches on the card featured competitors such as Chloe Chaos, Arlene Blencowe, Alana Moussa, Sheyanne Stewart, Jonte Metaxas, Troy Toleafoa, Taylor Stone, and Scottie Williams.

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Context and Scheduling

This mid-week boxing event marks one of Matchroom Boxing's initial shows under a new agreement with Kayo Sports/Foxtel in Australia. The fight was accessible globally via DAZN, with specific broadcast start times varying by region. Reports indicate the event commenced around 7:00 PM AEST in Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who won the boxing match between Skye Nicolson and Mariah Turner on April 29?
Skye Nicolson won the fight against Mariah Turner on Wednesday, April 29. She kept her interim WBC super bantamweight title.
Q: Where did the boxing match between Skye Nicolson and Mariah Turner take place?
The boxing match took place at the Melbourne Pavilion in Australia. The event started around 7:00 PM AEST.
Q: What title was Skye Nicolson defending against Mariah Turner?
Skye Nicolson was defending her interim WBC super bantamweight title. She successfully kept her championship status after the ten-round fight.
Q: How can people watch the boxing match between Skye Nicolson and Mariah Turner?
The fight was broadcast globally on DAZN. In Australia, it was part of Matchroom Boxing's shows with Kayo Sports/Foxtel.
Q: What were the other fights on the undercard?
The undercard included Jake Wyllie vs. Miles Zalewski, Andrew Hunt vs. Benjamin Hussain for a title, Jesse Bolt vs. Faavesi Isaako, and Teremoana Teremoana vs. Bowie Tupou.