
On January 31, 2026, women’s boxing will take center stage in London on a night that promises to be historic as British sensation Francesca Hennessy will face the dangerous Ellie Boutell, with the prestigious WBC Silver bantamweight championship on the line.
This bout will not only crown the new WBC Silver champion at 118 pounds, but will also serve as a final eliminator, granting the winner the right to claim a direct opportunity for the World Boxing Council’s Absolute world title.
Francesca Hennessy, one of the brightest prospects in British boxing, looks to advance and accellerate her meteoric rise in front of her home crowd. Meanwhile, Ellie Boutell arrives determined to silence the London venue and prove she has the quality needed to emerge victorious.
![]()
test