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'Hate every second!' - Skye Nicolson and Raven Chapman ready for history-making encounter
Watch Nicolson vs. Chapman October 12 live on DAZN
Skye Nicolson and Raven Chapman have both vowed to make the other "hate every second" of their fight when they meet at Riyadh Season's IV Crown Showdown live on DAZN.
The Australian will defend her WBC female featherweight title against the Briton in a history-making bout at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Throughout the week, both fighters have paid respect to their opponent, and anticipate a different kind of test respectively from each other when they step into the ring.
At Thursday's press conference, Chapman spoke about her satisfaction at landing a title shot, stressing that she was determined to ensure she walks away with the belt.
"It’s the belt I’ve wanted," she said. "We’ve been going down that WBC route and now is the opportunity. I’ll make sure it goes the same way as all my fights have gone.
"I don’t think any opponent I’ve had has enjoyed a second of a fight we’ve had. Saturday, it’s going to be exactly the same."
| 11.15pm | Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol | IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titles |
| 10pm | Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke 2 | For Wardley's British heavyweight title |
| 9pm | Jai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey | For Opetaia's IBF cruiserweight title |
| 8pm | Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta | Middleweight |
| 7pm | Skye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman | For Nicolson's WBC women's featherweight title |
| 6pm | Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron | Light heavyweight |
| 5.35pm | Mohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez | Lightweight |
Nicolson however was bullish on her prospects of retaining her crown, responding: "I think she’s going to hate every second of Saturday.
"She’s definitely never fought anyone like me. It’s going to be a very different story on Saturday night. If she’s seen me at every other fight week, she’ll know I’m always confident."
The two will contest the third fight of the card when they meet on Saturday, as Nicolson looks to further cement her place as one of the premier female featherweight fighters.
Watch Skye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman on DAZN
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The team will also feature two-time Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams, former world middleweight champion Darren Barker, as well as British boxing star – and recent opponent of Chris Eubank Jr - Liam Smith.
Additionally, former world champion Andy Lee will offer his analysis alongside Barry Jones with reporter Olivia Buzaglo rounding out the line-up.
