(FEB 13) On Thursday, April
23, Fight Social Club presents a historic, all-female night of
professional boxing at the Design Exchange, featuring the return
of former WBF super lightweight champion of the world Natasha
"The Nightmare" Spence (8-3-2, 6KOs) of Kitchener in an eight
round welterweight clash with undefeated Toronto prospect Tanja
Ovsenik (3-0-0, 1KOs).
Fight Social Club strives to
empower women in sport, providing a platform for professional
female fighters, while bringing the sophistication back to
boxing. These live, elite sporting events bring together
professionals, proud supporters of women in sport, boxing
enthusiasts and Toronto sports fans who are looking for
something new and exciting. It will be an intimate setting, with
all fans within 20 feet of the ring.
"As a long-time fan and coach, I wanted to build a platform for
the incredible talent in our country, to showcase female boxers
and help give them the audience and respect they deserve,"
explains promoter Emile Awe Reed. "There is tons of female
talent right here in Ontario. Our main event is a testament to
that. Spence-Ovsenik is a top-notch bout between two of the
province's best."
Spence is coming off a hard fought draw against Aleksandra
Magdziak Lopes (18-5-3, 1KOs), who subsequently lost a unanimous
decision to Cecilia Braekhus (36-0-0, 9KOs) - the vaunted "First
Lady of Boxing" - for the unified welterweight championship of
the world.
Tickets are on sale now via https://www.ticketscene.ca/fsc. The
next Fight Social Club event will be held in fall 2020.