Rhiannon Dixon Explained

Rhiannon Dixon
Birth Date:16 April 1995
Birth Place:Warrington, Cheshire, England
Weight:Lightweight
Style:Southpaw
Total:10
Wins:10
Ko:1

Rhiannon Dixon (born 16 April 1995) is an English professional boxer who is the current WBO female World lightweight champion. She has previously held the Commonwealth and European lightweight titles.

Biography

A qualified pharmacist with a degree from Manchester University, Dixon took up boxing aged 21 and turned professional in 2019.[1]

She defeated Vicky Wilkinson by technical knockout to win the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title on 11 March 2023.[2] [3]

Dixon claimed the vacant European lightweight championship on 30 September 2023, with victory against Katharina Thanderz by unanimous decision.[4] [5]

On 13 April 2024, Dixon beat Karen Elizabeth Carabajal by unanimous decision to win the vacant WBO World lightweight title.[6] [7] [8] [9]

Dixon was due to defend her world title against fellow English boxer Terri Harper at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena on 24 August 2024,[10] [11] but the fight was moved to take place on 28 September 2024 at Sheffield Arena after an injury to Jack Catterall who had been scheduled to headline the original bill.[12]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
10Win10–0Karen Elizabeth CarabajalUD10 (10)2024-04-13
9Win9–0Katharina ThanderzUD10 (10)2023-09-30
8Win8–0Vicky WilkinsonTKO6 (10)2023-03-11
7Win7–0Kristine ShergoldPTS8 (8)2022-12-10
6Win6–0Edina KissPTS6 (6)2022-09-24
5Win5–0Mahjouba OubtilPTS6 (6)2022-05-20
4Win4–0Vaida MasiokaitePTS6 (6)2021-12-18
3Win3–0Karina SzmalenbergPTS4 (4)2021-09-12
2Win2–0Bojana LibiszewskaPTS4 (4)2019-12-07
1Win1–0Vaida MasiokaitePTS4 (4)2019-09-28

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. News: Rhiannon Dixon aims to cap 'dream' rise with WBO lightweight title win. BBC Sport . 12 April 2024 . 2024-04-13.
  2. Web site: Rhiannon Dixon Crowned Commonwealth Lightweight Champion. 13 March 2023 . Warrington Guardian. 2024-04-13.
  3. Web site: Rhiannon Dixon Stops Vicky Wilkinson in 6 Rounds To Win The Vacant Commonwealth Lightweight Title. fightpost.co.uk. 2024-07-02.
  4. Web site: Rhiannon Dixon defeats Katharina Thanderz at Wembley Arena. 30 September 2023 . Warrington Guardian. 2024-04-13.
  5. Web site: Rhiannon Dixon Goes Ten Rounds For First Time, Dominates Former Title Challenger Katharina Thanderz. Boxing Scene. 2 July 2024.
  6. News: Ellie Scotney claims second super-bantamweight belt, Rhiannon Dixon beats Karen Elizabeth Carabajal. BBC Sport . 13 April 2024 . 2024-04-13.
  7. Web site: Warrington's Rhiannon Dixon wins WBO lightweight title. 13 April 2024 . Warrington Guardian. 2024-04-13.
  8. Web site: Ellie Scotney Unifies, Wins Ring Title; Rhiannon Dixon Captures Vacant Crown. Boxing Scene. 2 July 2024.
  9. Web site: Zelfa Barrett stops Jordan Gill in 10th round as Ellie Scotney and Rhiannon Dixon pick up world championship belts. Sky Sports. 2 July 2024.
  10. Web site: World champion Dixon to face fellow Briton Harper. BBC Sport. 2024-07-02.
  11. Web site: Rhiannon Dixon to face Terri Harper in all-British world title bout. Warrington Guardian. 2024-07-02.
  12. Web site: Dixon v Harper rescheduled for 28 September. BBC Sport. 1 August 2024.

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