WBO super-featherweight champion Ewa Brodnicka will make her sixth title defence against mandatory challenger Mikaela Mayer as the chief support to Naoya Inoue-Jason Moloney at ‘The Bubble’ in the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, on October 31.
“After Mikaela’s last performance, I promised her a world title fight. She’s asked to fight the champions, and I am confident she will make a statement to the rest of the women in and around her weight class,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum, Mayer’s promoter. “We’ve watched her progress since her pro debut, and she has turned into one of the premier fighters in female boxing. This WBO belt will be the first of many world titles for Mikaela.”
Poland’s Brodnicka (19-0, 2 KOs) said: “I am excited that my title defence against Mikaela is happening in America, where I’ve always wanted to fight. I am more than ready for this opportunity, and I would like to thank my promoters, Eddie Hearn and Mariusz Grabowski, for helping make this fight a reality.”
Mayer (13-0, 5 KOs), from Los Angeles, added: “I’ve made huge improvements to my boxing skills over the last 10 months. You saw some of it in my last fight against Helen Joseph, but I’ve reached a whole new level this fight camp.
“I’m more than prepared for this WBO world championship fight, and I will absolutely be going home with the belt. This fight will not go the distance. Ewa Brodnicka is not on my level, and her time is up. Tune in and watch me bring the championship belt to ESPN and Top Rank.”