8legs: Boxxer show at the copperbox arena

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Fran Hennessy breaks silence on BBC main event spot after Adam Azim injury

Fran Hennessy headlines Boxxer’s UK show on BBC Two after injuries altered the lineup.
Hennessy will face Ellie Bouttell for the vacant WBC Silver title as the new main event.
The bout marks Hennessy's first major main event on national television.
Adam Azim and Gustavo Lemos were sidelined due to injuries, prompting the schedule shift.
The winner could become the WBC mandatory challenger for the organization’s belt.
BBC Two and iPlayer will broadcast the Saturday boxing from the Copper Box Arena.
Hennessy aims to introduce herself to a wider audience on the national broadcaster.
Boxxer’s lineup for the year includes major fights with notable boxing stars in 2026.
Hennessy is the daughter of boxing promoter Mick Hennessy.
The event included a reference to future fight possibilities in boxing at heavyweight and other divisions.

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