Rhiannon Dixon and Karen Carabajal set to battle for WBO lightweight title at Manchester Arena

Rhiannon Dixon Set to Face Karen Carabajal for WBO Lightweight Title in Manchester

This Saturday, all eyes will be on Manchester Arena as Warrington-born Rhiannon Dixon steps into the ring to face Argentina’s Karen Carabajal for the WBO lightweight title. The highly anticipated fight is set to be a thrilling showdown between two of the top contenders in the women’s lightweight division.

For years, Katie Taylor has dominated the lightweight division, but with her recent vacating of the WBO title, a new era is set to begin. Dixon and Carabajal are both vying for the top spot in the division, and Saturday’s fight will determine who will emerge as the new queen of the lightweight division.

Dixon, who has been inspired by Taylor throughout her career, is ready to prove herself on the world stage. Despite coming from a white-collar boxing background, Dixon is confident in her abilities and is determined to show that she belongs among the elite in the sport.

On the other hand, Carabajal is a seasoned fighter with only one defeat in 23 fights, which came at the hands of Taylor. The Argentine fighter is hungry for redemption and is looking to claim the WBO title for herself.

With both fighters at the top of their game, Saturday’s fight is sure to be a must-watch event for boxing fans. The future of the women’s lightweight division hangs in the balance, and the outcome of this fight will have far-reaching implications for the sport.

Make sure to tune in to the live text coverage on the BBC Sport website and app to catch all the action as it unfolds. The fight is scheduled to begin at 20:00 BST, so don’t miss out on what promises to be an electrifying night of boxing in Manchester.