Brækhus vs Taylor is a fight that could take female boxing to another level
There are very few things in the sport of boxing that excite the fans on the same level as the prospect of having an undisputed champion that holds all the major four belts at the same time.
The rarity of this incredible feat and the definition of 'undisputed' meaning that the fighter is unquestionably No.1 makes it the absolute pinnacle for anyone in the sport.
Crowning an undisputed champion is incredibly difficult to do when you consider the four different, fractured governing bodies – WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO – and their seperate mandatories, top 10 contenders, requirements and fulfillments.
This is precisely why boxers who are undisputed champions are held in such a high regard, as there are only a handful of in the history of boxing, male or female.
When you take all of this into consideration and realise that there is not one, but three undisputed champions in the world of female boxing, it is both fascinating and exciting at the same time.
The list of these undisputed female fighters is composed of Katie Taylor, the Irish lightweight boxer who won a gold medal in the 2012 London Olympics, the Norwegian Cecilia Brækhus, one of the best pound-for-pound female boxers of all time, and Claressa Shields – an American middleweight boxer who is one of the most exceptional female boxers of all-time for her age. Of course, it was inevitable that a possible fight between these three would be hyped up for many years. This has always been especially the case for Brækhus and Taylor.
For the past years, this fight has been eyed as the fight to be made when it comes to female boxing. The fighters themselves have been entertaining the idea for quite some time now, but due to the reasons mentioned above, with the weight difference being the primary reason, it was never made. Now, after years, the possibility of the fight being made is much more realistic, and the boxing fans are salivating the world over. After all, when was the last time we had two active undisputed champions go toe-to-toe against each other?
The fans are not the only ones looking forward to the fight being made. Considering how gigantic of a fight this is, the bookmakers and sports betting enthusiasts are still waiting very eagerly for the fight to be made. When you consider the fact that boxing is one of the most popular sports when it comes to sports betting in both Norway and Ireland, then you can probably realize the significance of this event.
Of course, being aware of the fact that Brækhus is considerably heavier than Taylor, the odds will likely be favoring her. Many would assume that for those looking for the best odds bonus on this fight, they should automatically go for Taylor, but this is not necessarily the case. There are quite a lot of factors at play when it comes to making predictions on the boxing fights, and all of these different factors will have a big say in determining which fighter is favored by the odds. Which fighter’s home will the bout be taking place at? What weight class will they fight at? Or, will it perhaps be a catchweight at a specific agreed-upon weight? When you take all of these factors and combine them, the possible outcome will, of course, be much more difficult to predict.
Based on the recent comments given by Brækhus and her team, the desire to make the fight between these two fighters is quite strong, and is a real possibility in the future. Although there were no specific dates given or any kind of information on any negotiations or interactions that may have taken place between the two, the intentions of having this fight made were made very clear. According to Brækhus’ trainer Abel Sanchez – one of the best trainers in boxing right now who has also served as a trainer of many great fighters such as the former pound-for-pound king Gennady Golovkin – this fight is definitely their biggest priority.
At 36-0, Brækhus has already been through thick and thin, and has proved herself time and time again. Same could be said about Taylor, who is considered to be one of the best fighters that Ireland has ever produced, male or female. Although with her score of 15-0 she has less than the double of the fights that Brækhus has, her pedigree is unquestionable.