Rhiannon Dixon
{{Short description|English boxer (born 1995)}}
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Rhiannon Dixon (born 16 April 1995) is an English professional boxer who is a former WBO female World lightweight champion. She also previously held the Commonwealth and European lightweight titles.
Biography
A qualified pharmacist with a degree from Manchester University, Dixon took up boxing aged 21 and turned professional in 2019.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/68586840
|title=Rhiannon Dixon aims to cap 'dream' rise with WBO lightweight title win|work=BBC Sport |date=12 April 2024 |access-date=2024-04-13}}
She defeated Vicky Wilkinson by technical knockout to win the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title on 11 March 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/latest_sport/23382619.rhiannon-dixon-crowned-commonwealth-lightweight-champion/|title=Rhiannon Dixon Crowned Commonwealth Lightweight Champion|date=13 March 2023 |publisher=Warrington Guardian|access-date=2024-04-13}}{{cite web|url=https://fightpost.co.uk/2023/03/11/rhiannon-dixon-stops-vicky-wilkinson-in-6-rounds-to-win-the-vacant-commonwealth-lightweight-title/|title=Rhiannon Dixon Stops Vicky Wilkinson in 6 Rounds To Win The Vacant Commonwealth Lightweight Title|publisher=fightpost.co.uk|access-date=2024-07-02}}
Dixon claimed the vacant European lightweight championship on 30 September 2023, with victory against Katharina Thanderz by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/latest_sport/23825603.rhiannon-dixon-defeats-katharina-thanderz-wembley-arena/|title=Rhiannon Dixon defeats Katharina Thanderz at Wembley Arena|date=30 September 2023 |publisher=Warrington Guardian|access-date=2024-04-13}}{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/rhiannon-dixon-goes-ten-rounds-first-time-dominates-former-title-challenger-katharina-thanderz--178126|title=Rhiannon Dixon Goes Ten Rounds For First Time, Dominates Former Title Challenger Katharina Thanderz|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=2 July 2024}}
On 13 April 2024, Dixon beat Karen Elizabeth Carabajal by unanimous decision to win the vacant WBO World lightweight title.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/68808375|title=Ellie Scotney claims second super-bantamweight belt, Rhiannon Dixon beats Karen Elizabeth Carabajal|work=BBC Sport |date=13 April 2024 |access-date=2024-04-13}}{{cite web|url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/latest_sport/24251711.warringtons-rhiannon-dixon-wins-wbo-lightweight-world-title/|title=Warrington's Rhiannon Dixon wins WBO lightweight title|date=13 April 2024 |publisher=Warrington Guardian|access-date=2024-04-13}}{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/ellie-scotney-unifies-wins-ring-title-rhiannon-dixon-captures-vacant-crown--182825|title=Ellie Scotney Unifies, Wins Ring Title; Rhiannon Dixon Captures Vacant Crown|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=2 July 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/13114987/zelfa-barrett-stops-jordan-gill-in-10th-round-as-ellie-scotney-and-rhiannon-dixon-pick-up-world-championship-belts|title=Zelfa Barrett stops Jordan Gill in 10th round as Ellie Scotney and Rhiannon Dixon pick up world championship belts|publisher=Sky Sports|accessdate=2 July 2024}}
Dixon was due to defend her world title against fellow English boxer Terri Harper at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena on 24 August 2024,{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/c1dmrge38v4o|title=World champion Dixon to face fellow Briton Harper|publisher=BBC Sport|access-date=2024-07-02}}{{cite web|url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/latest_sport/24425401.rhiannon-dixon-face-terri-harper-all-british-world-title-bout/|title=Rhiannon Dixon to face Terri Harper in all-British world title bout|publisher=Warrington Guardian|access-date=2024-07-02}} but the fight was moved to take place on 28 September 2024 at Sheffield Arena after an injury to Jack Catterall who had been scheduled to headline the original bill.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cj50lge8660o|title=Dixon v Harper rescheduled for 28 September|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=1 August 2024}} The venue was later changed again to the Copper Box Arena in London but the date was unaltered after the Sheffield show was cancelled.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/articles/cy84gm27g5po|title=Dixon-Harper moves to London with Fisher headlining|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=30 August 2024}}
On September 6, 2024 it was announced that the Fisher vs Rudenko event in London was canceled, and the bout between Dixon and Harper was moved to Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield, England, as the main event on 28 September 2024.{{cite news |last1=Iskenderov |first1=Parviz |title=Rhiannon Dixon faces Terri Harper in main event in Sheffield, Fisher vs Rudenko off |url=https://www.fightmag.com/rhiannon-dixon-faces-terri-harper-in-main-event-in-sheffield-fisher-vs-rudenko-off/ |work=FIGHTMAG |date=6 September 2024}} Harper won the fight by unanimous decision to inflict the first loss of Dixon's professional career.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/terri-harper-dethrones-rhiannon-dixon-her-first-defence--186186|title=Terri Harper dethrones Rhiannon Dixon in her first defence|publisher=Boxing Scene|accessdate=28 September 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/terri-harper-defeats-rhiannon-dixon-to-become-world-champion/|title=Terri Harper defeats Rhiannon Dixon to become world champion|publisher=Boxing News Online|accessdate=28 September 2024}}
Professional boxing record
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!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
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| 11
|{{no2}}Loss |10–1 |align=left|Terri Harper |UD |10 (10) |2024-09-28 |align=left|{{small|Canon Medical Arena, Sheffield, England, U.K.}} |align=left|{{small|Lost the WBO female lightweight title}} |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |align=left|Karen Elizabeth Carabajal |UD |10 (10) |2024-04-13 |align=left|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England, U.K.}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBO female lightweight title}} |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |align=left|Katharina Thanderz |UD |10 (10) |2023-09-30 |align=left|{{small|Wembley Arena, Wembley, England, U.K.}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant European female lightweight title}} |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |align=left|Vicky Wilkinson |TKO |6 (10) |2023-03-11 |align=left|{{small|Liverpool Arena, Liverpool, England, U.K.}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant Commonwealth female lightweight title}} |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |align=left|Kristine Shergold |PTS |8 (8) |2022-12-10 |align=left|{{small|Leeds Arena, Leeds, England, U.K.}} |align=left| |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |align=left|Edina Kiss |PTS |6 (6) |2022-09-24 |align=left|{{small|Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England, U.K.}} |align=left| |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |align=left|Mahjouba Oubtil |PTS |6 (6) |2022-05-20 |align=left|{{small|Bilbao Arena, Bilbao, Spain}} |align=left| |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |align=left|Vaida Masiokaite |PTS |6 (6) |align=left|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England, U.K.}} |align=left| |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|Karina Szmalenberg |PTS |4 (4) |2021-09-12 |align=left|{{small|De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England, U.K.}} |align=left| |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|Bojana Libiszewska |PTS |4 (4) |2019-12-07 |align=left|{{small|De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England, U.K.}} |align=left| |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|Vaida Masiokaite |PTS |4 (4) |2019-09-28 |align=left|{{small|De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England, U.K.}} |align=left| |
See also
References
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External links
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Category:Sportspeople from Warrington
Category:Alumni of the University of Manchester
Category:European Boxing Union champions
Category:Commonwealth Boxing Council champions
Category:World Boxing Organization champions