“Everything has changed the opponent, the result remains the same and on April 10 I will be crowned world champion;” Shannon Courtenay will fight Ebanie Bridges for the WBA whiteweight title
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Shannon Courtenay is up against Ebanie Bridges for the WBA whiteweight title on the Conor Benn vs Samuel Vargas bill on April 10, live on Sky Sports.
Courtenay was ready to face Rachel Ball for the WBA belt, but Bridges has stepped in to replace the Midlands boxer, who is still overtaking Covid-19.
An Australian set up a showdown with Courtenay after winning a unanimous decision over Carol Earl in Sydney at the weekend.
Courtenay will challenge for a vacant WBA title
“I was very pleased to hear that Rachel has pulled out but safety comes first so I wish her well and I look forward to it when We have that reversal down the line, “Courtenay said.
“Everything that has changed the opponent, the result remains the same and on April 10 I will be crowned world champion.
“We will continue to fight big, non-stop action for the fans but I am more determined and focused than ever and the world title remains in the UK. “
“I’m delighted to be the first Australian woman to fight on a Matchroom card,” Bridges said. “When Eddie contacted me, it was very invisible but I’m not going. say no to this opportunity.
“I was devastated for Rachel because she is a friend and I wish her every success but get a chance. This is a fight that fans have been talking about for a while. -now since I moved into the British perspective.
“I respect Shannon as a boxer, I think we’ll put on a big show but I’m the one who takes the gold.
“This is a great platform to showcase my skills and who I am, ‘The Blonde Bomber’, to the world. I’ll take the fight to Shannon – I’m coming to win that world title , buckle! “