Michaela Kotaskova will defend her WBF welterweight title against former champion Mikaela Lauren in Vienna. Austria on November 30
Lauren, who turns 49 in January It is claimed that victory would make her the oldest champion in women’s boxing history. The current record holder is Alicia Ashley, who was 48 years old when she beat Christina. McMahon in 2015 and captured the WBC junior featherweight title, however, it is likely that historians will support Ashley’s claim over Lauren. Considering the questionable validity of the WBF strap.
Lauren is 33-7-1 (14 KOs), previously holding multiple titles. But retired in 2019 only to return earlier this year and was 1-1-1 during her comeback.
The relatively sprightly 33-year-old Kotaskova is 8-0-2 (4 KO).
The show is promoted by Bounce and is billed as “For Daniel,” referring to founder and president Daniel Nader, who recently passed away. Bounce is now run by Nader’s brother, Marcos.
