Skye Nicolson vs Mariah Turner: WBC Interim Super Bantamweight Title defense in Australia

Australia’s Skye Nicolson (15-1, 3 KOs) will look to solidify her place among the leading figures in women’s boxing when she faces Mariah Turner (9-1, 5 KOs), defending her WBC interim super bantamweight world title.

Nicolson became a world champion in 2024. After holding the WBC interim featherweight title, she challenged for the WBC featherweight world title in April 2024 against Sarah Mahfoud, winning by unanimous decision to become the full champion. After two successful defenses, she lost the title to Tiara Brown.

In December of last year, Nicolson defeated Yuliahn Luna by unanimous decision, capturing the WBC interim super bantamweight title.

Nicolson is known for her refined technical style, excellent distance management, and intelligent ring IQ—qualities that have quickly elevated her into the elite level. Her record reflects not only consistency but also clear improvement in each outing.

Turner, on the other hand, presents a real threat with a more aggressive profile and greater knockout power, setting up an appealing clash between technique and pressure. Nicolson’s ability to neutralize that intensity will be crucial to the outcome.

Fighting at home adds an important emotional component for Nicolson, who will aim to deliver a dominant performance in front of her fans. A successful defense of her interim title could open the door to a shot at the full championship, further raising the stakes of this matchup.