(AUG 17) Hawarden, New
Zealand born boxer Nicila Costello has become a two division
Australian National boxing champion after knocking out her
opponent in the first round in a rematch.
On Saturday night at the Mansfield Tavern in Queensland,
Australia, Nicila Costello faced Sarah Watt in a rematch for the
vacant Australian national Super Flyweight title. The two first
met in the ring in November 2023, ending in a majority decision
draw. This time, Costello got her revenge, as she did not need
to take long to knock out her opponent, as she counted her
opponent out 43 seconds into the first round.
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Costello has stopped two of her
opponents in the past, but this so far has been her fastest
knockout yet with such a massive achievement as it can be a
rarity to see in women's boxing.
She has won multiple titles in her boxing career so far, with
Costello winning the Queensland state Super Flyweight title in
2021 and the Australian national Flyweight title in 2022. She
attempted to win the Australian national Super Flyweight title
in December 2021 but lost to Jasmine Parr. Now, over two and
half years later, she has finally won the Australian National
Super Flyweight title, becoming a two-division Australian
Champion.
Costello has had a hard two years in boxing. She suffered a
three-loss losing streak against some of Australasia's boxers,
including now retired Michelle Preston and Mai Soliman, the
rematch with Jasmine Parr, and a draw with Sarah Watt. Now that
she has won, she can put her career back on track.
What is next for Costello?
Some epic fights are to be made between Australasia, including
the New Zealander Holly McMath, who recently moved to Perth. The
legendary Susie Ramadan has moved back to the Super Flyweight
division. A catchweight fight could be on the cards if Costello
wants another homecoming in New Zealand against Emma Nesbitt,
which could lead to the first-ever New Zealand flyweight title.
One epic fight that would be amazing to watch is the
newly-fought Fijian professional boxer Laite Nanovu. She might
only have two losses to her name, both received by Emma Nesbitt,
but don’t underestimate her. Laite Nanovu is a former
professional rugby player who is highly skilled, a very tough
fighter and extremely entertaining to watch. This would be
another epic fight for Costello.
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