Cecilia Braekhus could make history in April.
The “First Lady” is scheduled to defend her welterweight titles against unified junior welterweight beltholder Jessica McCaskill on the Regis Prograis-Maurice Hooker card April 17 in Oxon Hill, Maryland on DAZN.
Braekhus has made 25 successful defenses the 147-pound titles she originally won when she outpointed Vinni Skovgaard in 2009, which equals Joe Louis’ record for consecutive successful defenses.
Thus, she would own the record outright with a victory over McCaskill.
“I’m very excited to battle Jessica McCaskill on April 17,” said Braekhus (36-0, 9 KOs). “She is a unified world champion and a formidable opponent for me. However, following my victory in November, I only took a short time off from training and will be well prepared for this very tough challenge.
“Thanks very much to my team for their efforts in bringing me this opportunity and to my fans all over the world. I can’t wait to put on a great show for you in Maryland.”
Of course, McCaskill (8-2, 3 KOs) is coming to break Braekhus’ streak.
The product of Chicago failed in a bid to take Katie Taylor’s lightweight title in December 2017 but bounced back to win a junior welterweight title by outpointing Erica Farias in October 2018 and then add another 140-pound belt by decisioning Anahi Sanchez seven months later.
“This is a fight I wanted,” McCaskill said. “I want to fight the biggest names and the best fighters. Nothing less. My name is up there with the best in female history and I want to continue on that path. Every time I fight its exciting and not only for female boxing but for boxing – period.”