All-Star Women’s Boxing Lineup Aims to Knock Out Pay Disparity
NEW YORK — The all-women’s card sanctioned by the World Boxing Council (WBC) will take place on the Lux Stage at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 27, showcasing the achievements and prowess of female athletes in boxing. Headlining the event is the historic WBC Super Featherweight Championship bout, “Hit Like a Girl, Fight Like a Champion,” featuring reigning champion Alycia Baumgardner defending her title against Delfine Persoon, a seasoned fighter from Belgium.
“This fight is more than just a return to the ring for me, it’s a statement,” said Baumgardner. “Headlining the all-women’s sanctioned card is an honor, and I’m ready to show the world the strength, resilience and skill that women in boxing bring to the sport.”
The event has set a new milestone with the largest purse bid in WBC history for a female fight, amounting to $500,000, and the Lux Stage at Trilith Studios provides a groundbreaking backdrop for this historic bout, setting a new standard in live sports entertainment with its immersive world setting presented by BrinxTV.
Event production company Global Combat Collective, Baumgardner Promotions, BrinxTV and Fubo Sports are collaborating to bring this significant boxing event to a broad audience for free, marking a milestone in sports broadcasting.
Global Combat Collective Co-Founder and CEO Nelson Lopez celebrates this thrilling event as a step toward gender parity in sports.
“For far too long women in sports have been overlooked, underpaid and marginalized,” Lopez said. “Despite their unprecedented and magnificent achievements, the lack of global recognition and equal pay is extremely appalling. At GCC, our primary goal is to change this narrative, and on September 27 we are doing just that, with an all-star women’s lineup, attracting guests from all around the world.”
Baumgardner, the undisputed female super featherweight champion of the world, is not only ready to defend her title, but she’s also ready to fight for the rights of female athletes all over the globe.
“Equal pay in sports is not just a matter of fairness; it’s a statement that women’s contributions are valued and essential, paving the way for a more inclusive and just society,” she said.
Nelson Lopez Jr. stated that this event wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of his amazing co-founders, President Joshua Chasse, Vice President Sergio Rodriguez, and Chief Operations Officer Victor Herrera, as well as the support of BrinxTV.
“Brinx believed in our mission to highlight women’s sports,” Lopez added. “With their partnership, we will bend the universe.”
About Alycia Baumgardner
Super featherweight Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (15-1, 7 knockouts), born in Freemont, Ohio, began boxing professionally in 2017. Since November 2021, she has held the WBC and IBO super featherweight titles. Since 2022, she has held the WBO, IBF and The Ring female super featherweight titles. She became the undisputed female super featherweight champion of the world on February 4, 2023. She is signed currently to Matchroom Boxing.
About Nelson Lopez Jr.
Global Combat Collective co-founder and CEO Nelson Lopez Jr. is a prominent figure in the boxing world, known for his significant contributions as a manager and promoter and in fighter building. With more than two decades in the business, he has been the matchmaker, selecting the top boxers to compete against each other, for some of the biggest fights in the world and for the top promoters in the world.
To learn more, please visit https://globalcombatcollective.com/.