(APR 2)  England’s Nicola Adams makes her first professional appearance on Saturday next (8 April) at the Manchester Arena when she ‘gloves off’ against Argentina’s Virginia Noemi Carcamo and will be hoping she is as successful as a Pro as she has been in the AIBA ‘Amateur’ ranks.

The two time Olympic flyweight champion (London 2012 & Rio 2016) will have an advantage in as much as that it is the Argentinian’s first ever bout outside her native land whilst Adams will be cheered on by the overwhelming majority of a fanatical home crowd, many of whom have been following her career with interest since her amateur debut back in 2001.

The 32 years old Carcamo will be no ‘push over’ however having won four of her seven bouts to date and drawing one. Earlier this year the Leeds woman signed Pro forms with promoter Frank Warren but will be trained by American Virgil Hunter.

Back in her native Argentina, the 32 years old Carcamo is nicknamed ‘ La Tigresa’ and made her debut against Silvia Moreno in 2015. She has thus far had some 32 rounds as a pro. Born in Neuquen she now resides in San Carlos de Bariloche.

At the time of the announcement Adams had this to say:

“Now that my first opponent has been announced, all I want to do is get in the ring – I’m so excited for my first fight.

Training with Virgil Hunter has been amazing, he’s taught me some great new things for my professional debut.

All my focus is on Saturday 8th April and the road to becoming a World Champion. Together with Frank Warren, BT Sport and Box Nation we’re going to take women’s boxing to the next level”
WBO world lightweight champion Terry Flanagan tops the bill as he defends his belt against tough Russian Petr Petrov in front of his home fans and on BT Sport 1 from 8.30pm and will also be available highlights on BTSport.com and via the award winning BT Sport App and of course on Box Nation.