Fran Hennessy looks to close in on a maiden world title shot when she faces Ellie Bouttell on Saturday’s BOXXER bill.
Adam Azim was set to headline the card against Gustavo Lemos, but both men were forced to pull out with injuries, with Hennessy’s clash with Bouttell elevated to main event.
Hennessy is unbeaten in seven professional fights and vies for the vacant WBC Silver bantamweight crown at the Copper Box Arena.
The 21-year-old overcame Fabiana Bytyqi by unanimous decision on the undercard of Jeamie TKV’s victory over Frazer Clarke in November.
Bouttell, who was born in Nottinghamshire, has spent her eight professional bouts on the road and fights in the UK for the first time in her career.
The 29-year-old has won seven bouts in a row since a split decision draw on her debut.
Their clash is a final eliminator for undisputed champion, Cherneka Johnson’s WBC belt.
Hennessy vs Bouttell – Date, Venue, Start Time and Ring Walks
- The pair will fight on Saturday January 31, live from The Copper Box Arena, London
- Undercard bouts are set to commence 4pm local time (GMT) / 11am ET / 8am PT / 3am AEST (Sunday)
- Main event ring walks are expected to be around 9pm local time (GMT) / 4pm ET / 1pm PT / 8am AEST (Sunday)
Hennessy vs Bouttell – How To Watch
- The card is set to be aired live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer for local audiences
“I’m the Billion Dollar Baby.”
Showtime for @_franhennessy this Saturday. A final eliminator with Ellie Burrell is on the line
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— BOXXER (@boxxer) January 27, 2026
Hennessy vs Bouttell – Last Three Fights
Hennessy
- Fran Hennessy bt Fabiana Bytyqi– UD
- Fran Hennessy bt Gemma Ruegg – PTS
- Fran Hennessy bt Ana Karla Vaz De Moraes – PTS
Bouttell
- Ellie Bouttell bt Chisakan Ariphipat – 4th round TKO
- Ellie Bouttell bt Phannaluk Kongsang – UD
- Ellie Bouttell bt Prakayrat Wongsuta – 2nd round TKO
Undercard
- Gradus Kraus (9-0, 8 KOs) vs Boris Crighton (13-6, 7 KOs) – super middleweight (8 rounds)
- Joel Kodua (10-0, 2 KOs) vs Joe Garside (9-2-3) – welterweight (10 rounds)
- Archie Sharp (26-2, 9 KOs) vs Angelo Dragone (10-12, 1 KO) – super featherweight (6 rounds)
- Ergal Elezaj (4-0, 1 KO) vs Will Howe (5-1) – heavyweight (rounds TBC)
