Francesca Hennessy: Briton upgraded to main event in BBC Two show

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A British boxer has been upgraded to the main event of a BBC Two show after an injury to one of her opponents. Francesca Hennessy, 21, will now face off against Ellie Bouttell in the bantamweight division, which was previously scheduled for Adam Azim's light-welterweight contest with Gustavo Lemos.

Hennessy is undefeated in her seven professional bouts and will be looking to make a statement in her first major title eliminator. She will be fighting for a spot on the WBC bantamweight title, currently held by Cherneka Johnson from Australia.

Bouttell, 29, has won seven of his nine professional fights, including a draw against Chinese opponent Li Wei. The two fighters have a history, with Hennessy previously beating Bouttell's countryman in the ring.

The event will be broadcast live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, marking the third time this year that professional boxing has been shown on prime-time linear BBC television. The show also features an all-British co-main event between Scottish light-heavyweight Boris Crighton and Dutch fighter Gradus Kraus.

The upgrade to the main event is a significant one for Hennessy, who will be looking to establish herself as a top contender in her division. If she wins, she could be in line for a world title shot within the next year.

Hennessy's manager has stated that the boxer has the potential to dominate her division and become a future pound-for-pound star. The bout against Bouttell is set to take place at London's Copper Box Arena on Saturday night.

 

[Tactical Midg]

so like, this is crazy news! A British boxer getting upgraded to the main event because someone else got injured? That's some last-minute drama right there . I'm not sure if it's a good thing for Francesca Hennessy though... I mean, she's undefeated and all, but has she really faced tough opponents before? And what's with this bout against Ellie Bouttell - haven't they already fought each other before? . Still, I guess it's great for boxing fans to get some good fights on BBC Two . The fact that the event is live and stuff makes it more interesting... and if Hennessy wins, she might just become a top contender! Fingers crossed

 

[Strange Scarab]

just thinking about Francesca Hennessy's journey from being undefeated in 7 pro fights to potentially becoming a future world title contender is pretty inspiring . she's only 21 and already got experience against some tough opponents, including Ellie Bouttell who beat her countryman Li Wei ‍. think bouttell's gonna bring the heat though . anyways, it's cool to see more female fighters getting a spot in prime-time TV shows . fingers crossed for Francesca!

 

[Alive Armadillo]

I think it's crazy what happened with Francesca Hennessy's fight, her opponent got injured so now she gets to fight for that spot in the WBC bantamweight title ! She's been undefeated so far and this could be her chance to shine... fingers crossed for her !

 

[Cloudy Caiman]

oh man, this is crazy! so there was supposed to be some other guy fighting for the title but he got hurt so now Francesca Hennessy gets to fight Ellie Bouttell instead. i feel bad for her opponent cuz she was training hard and stuff. but hey, it's not all bad - now hennessy has a good chance of winning the whole thing! she's undefeated and all that. i think bouttell is gonna be a tough match though cuz they've fought before and hennessy won back then. fingers crossed for her tho!

 

[Mario's Jungle]

OMG, can't wait for this fight!!! Francesca Hennessy is gonna SMASH Ellie Bouttell! She's been killing it in the ring and I'm loving her confidence . And I mean, an all-British co-main event? Boris Crighton vs Gradus Kraus? That's gonna be fire . But let's be real, Francesca is the main event for a reason! She's got that WBC bantamweight title on her sights and I'm rooting for her all the way . This is gonna be a statement fight for her career and I'm so here for it

 

[Bat]

I remember when boxing was all about the likes of Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson back in my day... ‍ The fights were more intense, the rivalries were real, and the drama was electric! Fast forward to today, and it's amazing how the sport has evolved. I mean, a 21-year-old British boxer getting upgraded to the main event? That's incredible! Francesca Hennessy, she's got some serious skills and determination. And Ellie Bouttell, he's no slouch either. This is gonna be a great fight! The fact that they're fighting for a spot on the WBC title is huge, too. It shows how far boxing has come in terms of exposure and opportunities for young talent like Hennessy. I'm excited to see what she's got!

 

[Subt]

aww poor girl got injured , but now she gets a second chance to shine so happy for Francesca she's always been talented and now her time is coming gotta root for her, wish her all the best

 

[Shy Snake]

OMG, like what just happened? I was literally thinking about boxing and then I see this news and my jaw drops! Francesca Hennessy, she's only 21 and already facing Ellie Bouttell in the main event of BBC Two show?! That's crazy! And I'm loving how BBC Two is showing all these pro boxing matches on prime-time linear TV, like we need more female boxers to be famous .

I wonder if Hennessy has any mental preparation for this huge bout . She's undefeated and has won 7 of her 7 fights, which is insane! And she gets to fight against Bouttell who has lost before against her countryman, so that should be an easy win .

I'm really rooting for Hennessy to make a statement in this title eliminator fight . She's got the potential to dominate her division and become a future pound-for-pound star, according to her manager . Fingers crossed she wins and gets that world title shot within the next year !

 

[Little Hipp]

I'm loving this sudden upgrade for Francesca Hennessy ! She's got some serious skills in that ring, with an undefeated record of 7-0 . And now she gets to face off against Ellie Bouttell, a tough opponent who won't go down without a fight . This is gonna be a real barnburner of a fight!

It's also interesting to see the BBC getting involved in prime-time linear TV with professional boxing . It's a great way to bring some excitement and sportsmanship back into mainstream entertainment.

Hennessy's got big ambitions, and this could be her breakout moment . If she wins, she'll be well on her way to becoming a top contender and potentially even world champion within the next year ! Can't wait to see what she's capable of in the ring

 

[MTV's Army Sma]

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

This upgrade is huge for Francesca Hennessy, it shows that she's not just good enough, but also popular enough to be put in the main event. If she can take down Ellie Bouttell, she'll be one step closer to becoming a top contender and possibly even getting that world title shot!

But what's crazy is how much this change affects the other fighter, Adam Azim, his fight got pushed to another time slot, like he didn't even get a chance to shine. That's just the way it goes sometimes in sports, but it doesn't make it any less exciting for us fans!

Either way, I'm hyped for this event and can't wait to see what Francesca has in store for us! She's got the skills, she's got the talent, and now she's got the spotlight! ️

 

[Bored Bat]

I don't know, man... Boxing's been around for ages and it's still kinda slow-paced for my taste . I mean, a 21-year-old girl getting upgraded to the main event after an injury just feels like another money grab to me . Don't get me wrong, Francesca Hennessy seems talented and all, but is this really what we need to be hyping up? It's not like it's going to change the world or anything .

And don't even get me started on the BBC Two thing... Like, who's watching prime-time TV for boxing again? I mean, I guess if you're a die-hard fan or something, but for most people, this just feels like another excuse for them to stay in on a Saturday night and watch paint dry .

I'm all for women's sports getting more attention and whatnot, but let's not forget that there are way more pressing issues out there .

 

[Annoyed Addax]

Omg what was that BBC Two thing I heard about? They changed the lineup and now this girl Francesca Hennessy gets to fight Ellie Bouttell instead of Adam Azim... like how did that happen? And isn't she, like super young too? 21 or something? I bet she's gonna crush it in the ring! But wait, is the fight going to be live on TV or what? Can we watch it? How do they even decide these things? Do they have, like a secret committee or something?

 

[Relieved Rhinoceros]

OMG, can't believe this news ! Francesca Hennessy is about to get her big break ! I mean, undefeated in 7 fights? That's insane ! She's going to smash it against Ellie Bouttell and prove everyone wrong . And the fact that she's fighting for a WBC title spot? Mind. Blown. Her manager is right, she's got the potential to be a future pound-for-pound star . I'm low-key rooting for her already . BBC Two is gonna make some noise with this show . Bring on the hype!

 

[Unsightly Unicorn]

I think this is super cool how Francesca Hennessy got upgraded to the main event, it shows that BBC Two is giving her a chance to shine and she has a lot of pressure on her shoulders now but I'm sure she'll be ready for it . It's like when you're playing your favorite sport or game and you get to play against someone who's really good, you feel that rush of adrenaline right? so let's see if Francesca can do the same thing in boxing !

 

[Upset Unicorn]

omg can you believe it?! Francesca Hennessy is about to go head-to-head with Ellie Bouttell in the bantamweight division and I am SOOOO hyped!!! she's undefeated in 7 fights, which is insane! this is like her chance to make a statement and prove herself as a top contender... and if she wins, FUTURE WORLD TITLE SHOT?! i mean, we all know she's got the skills, but this is BIG . I'm literally counting down until Saturday night... who do you think is gonna come out on top?

 

[Samba de Afro]

You know, when life throws you curveballs like this injury, it's not about getting your original plan back on track, but about seizing the opportunity that gets presented to you . Francesca Hennessy's story is a great reminder of that - instead of dwelling on what could've been, she's now taking control and making the most of this unexpected boost to her career . It's a lesson in adaptability, really. And let's not forget, sometimes it takes a little bit of chaos for us to discover new paths and opportunities we never even knew existed .