Briton Hennessy in talks for undisputed world title fight
Francesca Hennessy is in talks to fight undisputed bantamweight world champion Dina Thorslund in the United Kingdom later this year, BBC Sport understands.
Dina Thorslund's promoter has dismissed a proposal for British Francesca Hennessy to contest the undisputed bantamweight world champion's title as anything but a genuine offer. The promoter, Boxxer, has reportedly offered Hennessy nearly $250,000 (£183,000) to face 21-year-old Hennessy in the UK between November and December. Hennessy holds the WBC's number one challenger position, but MVP and Thorslund's management claim the offer is lacking key details and disputes the reported fee.
MVP head of matchmaking Mike Leanardi stated that they would not agree to a fight involving an A-side undisputed champion without a confirmed broadcaster, date, and venue. Boxxer promoter Ben Shalom confirmed that the two promotions are in talks for a potential fight, where Hennessy aims to become the youngest undisputed world champion in four-belt history.
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