Michaela Mayer has her sights set on winner Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano after defeating Jennifer Hahn by unanimous choice to defend her WBO and IBF Tremendous Featherweight titles.
The 31-year-old California was dominant in her residence state, and though Hahn inflicted a wound close to the champion’s left eye within the first spherical, Meyer was in management all through and smashed her opponents’ nostril within the fourth spherical with a straight left adopted by a left. hook.
This additional elevated Mayer’s superiority within the struggle because the judges scored 100-90, 100-90, and 99-91 in her favour.
This was Mayer’s third title protection (17-0, 5 KOs), and his first as a unified world champion. She did every thing however pressure a cease, touchdown Hahn by over 3-1 clips (192-63).
Mayer is now desperate to unite the division with matches in opposition to WBC champion Alycia Baumgardner or WBA champion Hyun Mi Choi however says she’s going to transfer to light-weight to tackle Taylor or Serrano if these fights usually are not agreed upon.
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After defeating Jennifer Hahn by unanimous choice, Michaela Meyer stated she felt like she did a whole lot of good within the ring and revealed she wished to go unchallenged at 130 kilos.
Meyer stated in an interview after the struggle within the day ESPN.
“I need that struggle, but when they do not give me that struggle in time I am in a rush, I am having a tough time arising and difficult the winner from Cyrano versus Katie Taylor.”
Meyer added, “I really feel like I did a whole lot of good issues there. I feel her motion is the perfect factor she does and it pisses you off.”
“I received brief runs, so I needed to take it off and keep behind the jab. Coach Al (Mitchell) jogged my memory to remain behind the jab, and put the correct hand on.
“She’s beginning to enter the physique. Total, she’s a troublesome, robust lady. That is why we selected her for this struggle. We knew she was going to push me, however I really feel like I’ve achieved nicely.”
“I wished to cease taking part in feeling like I damage her within the eighth spherical, I nearly completed it. Another excuse to be a fan of the three-minute rounds.”
Meyer now desires to unite the division
Meyer: Shields are too fierce for Marshall
Michaela Mayer believes Claressa Shields will “come out on prime” when she faces Savannah Marshall, as he expects to announce the undisputed world title struggle within the coming days.
Shields sat ringside as Marshall staged a grudge match in Newcastle final Saturday, smashing Vicky Hermans to the canvas in a third-round knockout win, and drawing everybody’s consideration to the rivalry.
Mayer supported Clarissa Shields to beat Savannah Marshall when the pair confronted off
Her coach Peter Fury has described the Hartlepool fighter because the “greatest hitter” in ladies’s boxing, however teammate Mayer insists Shields may have an intimidating mindset as she tries to avenge an novice loss to Marshall.
“I might sound biased, as a result of Clarissa is my teammate and buddy,” Meyer stated, “however regardless of Savannah’s confirmed energy, I feel Clarissa’s hit quantity and pace is an excessive amount of for anybody of that weight.
“I see her popping out on prime, however both manner I will be there to help. I can not wait.”
