Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on DAZN.com.
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Jessica McCaskill and Cecelia Brækhus will again do battle for the undisputed women’s welterweight championship on Mar. 13 at American Airlines Center in Dallas on DAZN.
McCaskill (9-2, 3 KOs) upset the previously undefeated Braekhus (36-1, 9 KOs) by a majority decision on the streets of downtown Tulsa, Okla. on Aug. 15, ending the Norwegian’s run of successful title defenses at 24.
McCaskill, making her initial defense, is determined to prove the first fight was no fluke.
“I interrupted her career in the first fight,” McCaskill said. “I will end her career in the rematch.”
Said Braekhus: “I’m very focused on regaining all of my undisputed belts on March 13 in the rematch against Jessica. It will be a very special night in Dallas for my supporters and for all of my worldwide fans who can watch the fight on DAZN.”
The fight will slot in beneath another big rematch, as Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman Gonzalez run it back in a junior bantamweight title-unification bout eight-plus years after their first fight.
Also confirmed for the card is a third title fight, as Hiroto Kyoguchi (14-0, 9 KOs) will defend his junior flyweight title against Axel Vega (14-3-1, 8 KOs).
Kyoguchi will make his third defense of the belt he won by stopping Heikke Budler in December 2018.
“I’m very happy to make my debut in the U.S. under the guidance and management of Eddy Reynoso and with my promoter Eddie Hearn and Matchroom,” said Kyoguchi.
“I want to thank them for the chance to prove that Japanese boxing is the best in the world. I am very grateful to them, and we will put everything into becoming a star in the boxing world.”
Said Vega: “I’m very happy to receive this world title shot. Kyoguchi is a great champion, but I’m a hungry young contender and will conquer the championship on March 13.”
Some spectators will be allowed into the arena. News on ticket sales and prices will be made by Matchroom in due course.