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Bantamweight Hennessy to face De Persio live on BBC
Key takeaways
- Francesca Hennessy wants to become the youngest undisputed champion in boxing history
- British bantamweight Francesca Hennessy's fight against Aurora de Persio will be shown live on BBC Two and BBC i Player.
- The bout will be part of a Boxxer event headlined by Adam Azim's fight against Steve Claggett on 30 May at Wembley Arena in London.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Francesca Hennessy wants to become the youngest undisputed champion in boxing history
British bantamweight Francesca Hennessy's fight against Aurora de Persio will be shown live on BBC Two and BBC i Player.
The bout will be part of a Boxxer event headlined by Adam Azim's fight against Steve Claggett on 30 May at Wembley Arena in London.
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