Summary

  1. History for Harperpublished at 22:13 British Summer Time 28 September

    The fun is over for another night as Terri Harper creates history by becoming a three-weight world champion in a stunning display.

    We'll be back next Saturday when Nick Ball defends his WBA featherweight title against Ronny Rios in his home city of Liverpool.

    See you then!

  2. State of play in the lightweight divisionpublished at 22:11 British Summer Time 28 September

    Terri Harper is now one of three lightweight champions.

    Katie Taylor holds the WBA, WBC and the prestigious Ring belt.

    Beatriz Ferreira, who won bronze at the Paris Olympics, currently holds the IBF title.

    Should Harper pursue a fight with one of the other champions?

    Split image of Katie Taylor with her WBA title, Terri Harper with her WBO title and Beatriz Ferreira with her IBF title.Image source, Matchroom
  3. Postpublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 28 September

    Harper beats Dixon by unanimous decision

    Not bad for a casual, Terri!

  4. 'I'm a casual' - Harperpublished at 22:07 British Summer Time 28 September

    Harper beats Dixon by unanimous decision

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport at Canon Medical Arena, Sheffield

    Harper, by her own admission, is not a huge boxing nut. When I asked her for a prediction on Daniel Dubois v Anthony Joshua a couple of weeks ago, she described herself as a "casual" who doesn't really watch boxing that much.

  5. 'I felt comfortable out there tonight'published at 22:06 British Summer Time 28 September

    Harper beats Dixon by unanimous decision

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Terri Harper spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live after winning the WBO lightweight world title: "I felt comfortable out there tonight. I came in feeling confident, took in the atmosphere and enjoyed myself.

    "There was some tough points in the fight and I had to dig down, it's part of boxing. Luckily I'm fit and healthy and managed to recover quickly.

    "We had four different game plans tonight. It was a great fight, she pushed me.

    "I've got the world title now and people will be wanting their shot now. That's what it's about, fighting the best in this division.

    "I'm happy for whatever fight comes my way, but I want some time off first!"

  6. Postpublished at 22:03 British Summer Time 28 September

    A word for Rhiannon Dixon, who gave it her all in that fight but came up short against the more experienced fighter.

    Dixon tastes defeat for the first time but she'll definitely be back!

    Rhiannon Dixon smiles with Terri Harper in the ringImage source, Matchroom
  7. History maker!published at 22:01 British Summer Time 28 September

    Harper beats Dixon by unanimous decision

    Terri Harper has written herself into the history books. The 27-year-old joins an elite list of British boxers to be three-weight world champions.

    Scottish legend Ricky Burns did it in 2016, Cornwall's Robert James Fitzsimmons did it way back in the late 1800s, early 1900s.

    Harper becomes the first British woman in the current era to achieve this feat.

    Terri Harper posing with her world title around her waistImage source, Matchroom
  8. Harper 'makes history tonight'published at 21:58 British Summer Time 28 September

    Harper beats Dixon by unanimous decision

    Matchroom chief Eddie Hearn speaking to DAZN after watching Terri Harper win the WBO lightweight world title: "To become a three-weight world champion is a massive, massive achievement.

    "I thought it was a brilliant fight, I'm so glad we kept this show on. She makes history tonight.

    "It's so good to see Harper back at lightweight. It's a massive achievement in the sport of boxing.

    "It was such a good fight, maybe we see that again down the line."

  9. 'The best one of my career'published at 21:56 British Summer Time 28 September

    Harper beats Dixon by unanimous decision

    After becoming a three-weight world champion, Terri Harper said to DAZN: "Amazing. That's the best one of my career. I've become a new fighter mentally and physically.

    "There was one point in that fight where I was clocked and I really had to dig deep, but I managed to recover quite quickly.

    "I'd probably fallen out of love with the sport so I really needed that fire to get me back going in the gym."

    Terri Harper is lifted in the air by her team celebratingImage source, Matchroom
  10. And the new!published at 21:53 British Summer Time 28 September

    Harper beats Dixon by unanimous decision

    Shrieks of happiness from Terri Harper in the ring as "and the newwwww" is shouted by David Diamante.

    You better believe it Terri, you're a three-weight world champion!

  11. Postpublished at 21:53 British Summer Time 28 September

    Stacey Copeland
    Former Commonwealth champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I thought it was a great performance. This is where you feel a little conflicted over two minute rounds. Who wouldn't want three minute rounds of that, but would it have been fought with that intensity? That's part of the appeal of female boxing.

  12. Harper wins by unanimous decisionpublished at 21:51 British Summer Time 28 September
    Breaking

    Dixon v Harper

    Terri Harper is a three-weight world champion!

    Scorecards are unanimous.

    97-93, 97-93 and 96-94 for Harper. And the new!

    Rhiannon Dixon reacts as Terri Harper celebrates having her hand raisedImage source, Matchroom
  13. Postpublished at 21:50 British Summer Time 28 September

    Dixon v Harper

    What a brilliant fight that was, by the way. Yet again, another fantastic advert for women's boxing!

  14. Postpublished at 21:49 British Summer Time 28 September

    Dixon v Harper

    Steve Bunce
    Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I thought tonight Terri Harper was close to punch-perfect. That was very impressive

  15. Round 10published at 21:48 British Summer Time 28 September

    Dixon v Harper

    Dixon gives it her all in the final round, probably knowing she might need a knockout to keep hold of her title.

    Harper though, showed her class and experience to avoid anything silly as she raises her hand at the end of the fight. Muted celebrations in the Dixon corner as the doctor has a chat with her.

    We're going to the scorecards!

    Terri Harper kisses her gloveImage source, Matchroom
  16. Postpublished at 21:46 British Summer Time 28 September

    Dixon v Harper

    Steve Bunce
    Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Harper was punch perfect in many ways in that round. This is a really good fight.

  17. Round ninepublished at 21:45 British Summer Time 28 September

    Dixon v Harper

    Dixon is being taken to places she has never been before by Harper. There's blood flowing from the nose and Harper is landing almost at will now.

    We're into the final round and I have Harper up on the cards. Dixon might need something special.

  18. Postpublished at 21:43 British Summer Time 28 September

    Dixon v Harper

    Steve Bunce
    Boxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Live

    A good round eight for Harper. The confidence is back after a bad round six. The smile has gone from Dixon's face.

  19. Round eightpublished at 21:42 British Summer Time 28 September

    Dixon v Harper

    Experience shone through there for Harper as she picked her shots and landed clean on Dixon - rocking her head back several times with some beauties.

    "Suck it up, Terri. Four minutes and you're champion of the world", is the cry from Harper's corner.

    Terri Harper lands clean on Rhiannon Dixon under the chinImage source, Matchroom
  20. Penny for your thoughts, Ed?published at 21:40 British Summer Time 28 September

    Weird to see Eddie Hearn out of a suit on fight night!

    Eddie Hearn at ringsideImage source, Matchroom