FRANCESCA HENNESSY takes on former champion Fabiana Bytyqi on a historic undercard bill in Derby.

The clash takes before the main event as for the vacant British heavyweight crown.

Chris Billam-Smith v Richard Riakporhe - Selhurst ParkFrancesca Hennessy will face a former world champCredit: PA

After the event was postponed by a month due to , the long-awaited moment has finally arrived for the BBC as they broadcast live boxing for the .

Looking to seize the spotlight, is Hennessy, 21, as she faces Bytyqi, 29, in a women’s bantamweight dust-up.

Rising British prospect Hennessy has made a perfect start to her professional career, boasting a 6-0 record since turning pro in 2023.

Her promoter Ben Shalom believes she is a future multi-weight world champion.

Hennessy heads into this one with a win over Gemma Ruegg in March, while Bytyqi, 22-2, brings a wealth of experience from the Czech Republic.

When is Francesca Hennessy vs Fabiana Bytyqi?

  • The bantamweight clash takes place on Saturday, November 29 at the Valliant Live Arena in Derby.
  • The event begins at 6pm GMT.

What TV channel is Francesca Hennessy vs Fabiana Bytyqi on and is there a live stream?

  • The fight between will be broadcast live on the .
  • BBC 2 picks up the card from 8pm, while all the action can be streamed on the iPlayer.
  • Alternatively, will have round-by-round action of the entire card and expert analysis with our live blog.

Who else is on the undercard?

  • Main Event: vs Jeamie Tshikeva (vacant British heavyweight title)
  • Bobby Dalton (champion) vs Joel Kodua (English welterweight title)
  • Francesca Hennessy vs Fabiana Bytyqi (bantamweight)
  • Bradley Goldsmith vs Jordan Dujon (middleweight)
  • Jack Massey vs Ivan Gabriel Garcia (cruiserweight)
  • Josh Rose vs Jorge Luis Huerta Balleza (super-featherweight)
  • Scott Melvin vs Harvey Sturton (super-lightweight)

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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