WBC Super Lightweight Champion Jessica McCaskill Poised to Face Anahi Sánchez on Saturday

From WBC:

McCaskill in the mood

WBC super lightweight champion Jessica McCaskill will face Argentine WBA champion Anahi Sánchez on Saturday, May 25 at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, with live broadcast on the DAZN platform in the United States. and on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.

McCaskill (6-2 3KOs) became the WBC world champion by defeating tough Argentine fighter Erica Farias.

Sanchez (19-3 11KOs) became WBA champion by stopping Diana Ayala in the first round demonstrating her power.

“I am very excited to work with Eddie Hearn and DAZN,” said McCaskill. “We want to be involved in the BIGGEST fights! My team and I are ready to make history. I know this will be a tough fight, but that’s what I’m doing in sports. My opponent is a great fighter, but I`m in fantastic shape and in a great mood, so I can`t wait to get into the ring.”

“This is a great fight and I am very excited,” said Sanchez, adding: “Jessica had a great performance winning her world title and I expect a really tough fight on Saturday. I think I have the advantage in terms of experience having boxed for world titles many times, but I know that Jessica has quality and will be motivated, so I’m ready for difficult night.”

Tickets are priced at $ 40, $ 80, $ 150 and $ 250 (plus fees) and are now on sale at this link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/15005688E0B851B0