Warrington-born Rhiannon Dixon completes her journey from pharmacist to world champion as she beats Karen Elizabeth Carabajal to claim the WBO lightweight belt.
Rhiannon Dixon completed her journey from pharmacist to world champion as she beat Karen Elizabeth Carabajal to claim the WBO lightweight belt at Manchester Arena.
Warrington-born Dixon was the more energetic fighter throughout, while Carabajal counter-punched as she showed the same steel that took her the distanceIt ensures Dixon continues her perfect professional record, winning all 10 of her bouts. Dixon was the more energetic fighter from the off, and scored the critical breakthrough in the early stages of round three as her powerful left found its mark on the South American champion.
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