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'Humbling!' - Raven Chapman aware of historic opportunity ahead of Skye Nicolson clash
Watch Nicolson vs. Chapman October 12 live on DAZN
Raven Chapman admits her bout with Skye Nicolson will be "humbling" as they prepare to make history as the first women on a Riyadh Season bill, live on DAZN this weekend.
The duo will square off for the latter's WBC women's featherweight title on a card topped by Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol's undisputed light-heavyweight championship battle.
Chapman, who has gone unbeaten across her nine-fight professional career, will have the chance to bid for a first world crown when she faces the Australian.
But regardless of the outcome, the Briton believes that the opportunity to break new ground for women's boxing will be something to cherish for years to come.
"Yeah, it’s huge," she told DAZN's FACE OFF. "There’s not many things now that can go down in history. Most things have been done.
"So to be part of something that will be in the history books forever is massive. It’s really humbling. I’m just proud to be part of that. I feel very grateful and honoured."
| 11.15pm | Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol | IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA light heavyweight titles |
| 10pm | Fabio Wardley vs. Frazer Clarke 2 | For Wardley's British heavyweight title |
| 9pm | Jai Opetaia vs. Jack Massey | For Opetaia's IBF cruiserweight title |
| 8pm | Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta | Middleweight |
| 7pm | Skye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman | For Nicolson's WBC women's featherweight title |
| 6pm | Ben Whittaker vs. Liam Cameron | Light heavyweight |
| 5.35pm | Mohammaed Alakel vs. Jesus Gonzalez | Lightweight |
The bout will pit two women together with vastly different styles, promising a particularly entertaining matchup for supporters around the globe.
Chapman joked that the encounter would be one where Nicolson's fans could be entertained, given the latter's reputation for grinding victories short on explosive action.
"It’s that kind of bull-versus-matador, boxer-versus-fighter type fight," she added. "If you look back in history, those are the fights that go down as the really exciting ones.
"Because they can be back-and-forth. That’s why I’m excited. The fans will finally get an exciting fight for Skye."
Watch Skye Nicolson vs. Raven Chapman on DAZN
Watch Skye Nicolson and Raven Chapman plus the whole Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol fight card on DAZN Pay-Per-View, which also includes Fabio Wardley, Frazer Clarke, Chris Eubank Jr, Jai Opetaia and Ben Whittaker all fighting.
The PPV is priced at £19.99 for UK viewers to watch on any device, including Smart TV's, game consoles, phones, tablets and PC's. To purchase and find the prices in your region click here.
Purchasing the PPV includes a seven-day free trial of all of DAZN's programming across a range of sports.
DAZN is the home of boxing, showing over 150 fights a year, broadcasting a variety of boxing programming - press conferences, weigh-ins, exclusive interviews, documentaries and much more - week in, week out, 52 weeks a year from all around the world, in all divisions, at all levels.
DAZN's broadcast team includes host Ade Oladipo, who is joined by play-by-play specialist Todd Grisham and expert commentator Chris Mannix.
The team will also feature two-time Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams, former world middleweight champion Darren Barker, as well as British boxing star – and recent opponent of Chris Eubank Jr - Liam Smith.
Additionally, former world champion Andy Lee will offer his analysis alongside Barry Jones with reporter Olivia Buzaglo rounding out the line-up.
