(DEC 1) Undefeated World
Boxing Federation (WBF) Womens World Lightweight Champion Nicole
Wesner, 11-0 (5), from Germany could be facing her biggest
challenge on Sunday December 4, when she makes her second
title-defense in Hamburg.
Not only is challenger Diafane Salazar from the Dominican
Republic also undefeated, bringing a 9-0 (8) record, but video
footage of her is limited, making the champion venture into
unknown territory against an opponent who can clearly punch.
Salazar made her professional debut in June of 2015, and, except
for one bout going the distance, she has disposed of all
opponents in three rounds or less. Four victories has come in
the first round, three in the second round and one foe managed
to make it into the third round.
Despite those impressive statistics, and Salazar´s higher
activity level, Wesner must be considered a favorite to retain
the title she won in December 2014. She has far more experience
from big fights, and has by far fought the better opposition.
Wesner last defended the world title in September 2015, with a
unanimous decision over former world champion Irma Balijagic
Adler, and has since been on the sidelines due to several fights
being canceled for various reasons. Now she is finally set to
return to the ring, and eager to prove she is one of the
absolute best in the world.
With twenty victories, including thirteen stoppages, and no
losses between them, Wesner vs. Salazar promises to be exciting
for as long as it lasts. Salazar is bound to be dangerous,
especially in the early rounds, and if Wesner is suffering from
ring-rust due to the lay-off, it could be a very long (or short)
night for her.