Boxing Match Preview: Francesca Hennessy (6-0-0, 1 KO) vs. Fabiana Bytyqi (22-2-2, 5 KOs)

Venue & Event Details

Location: Vaillant Live Arena, Derby, United Kingdom

Time: 7:00 PM GMT / 2:00 PM ET

Rounds: 10-round bantamweight bout (118 lbs / 53.5 kg)

Broadcast: BBC Two (UK), streaming via BBC iPlayer

Title at Stake: WBC International Bantamweight Championship

Injury Report

Francesca Hennessy: No reported injuries; last fought March 2025, defeating Gemma Ruegg by points.

Fabiana Bytyqi: Healthy; last fought in mid-2025, no reported issues.

Fighter Matchups

Francesca Hennessy (UK, 21 years old)

Record: 6-0-0 (1 KO)

Style: Orthodox, tempo-based aggression, tactical jab and combinations

Height: 5’3” (160 cm)

Debut: 2019, 41 pro rounds

Strengths: Youth, speed, home advantage, unbeaten confidence.

Fabiana Bytyqi (Czech Republic, 29 years old)

Record: 22-2-2 (5 KOs)

Style: Orthodox, technical, defensive ring IQ

Height: 5’5” (164 cm)

Debut: 2015, 188 pro rounds

Career Highlight: Former WBC Strawweight Champion

Strengths: Experience, composure, proven at world level.

Recent Form

Hennessy: 6 straight wins, last 2 fights over 16 rounds, averaging 8 rounds per bout.

Bytyqi: 3–1–1 in last 5, including defenses at strawweight before moving up.

Fight History & Stakes

Hennessy: Rising British prospect, first chance at a professional title. A win elevates her into world rankings.

Bytyqi: Former champion stepping up in weight, aiming to re-establish herself at bantamweight.

Stakes: The WBC International Title is a gateway belt, often leading to world title opportunities.

Betting Trends:

Hennessy fights often go the distance (5 of 6 wins by decision).

Bytyqi also trends to decisions (17 of 22 wins by points).

Expect a tactical, full-distance bout.

Reasoning: Hennessy’s youth, speed, and home support should edge her past Bytyqi’s experience. Expect a competitive, tactical fight with few knockdowns.

Final Take: This is a classic youth vs. experience matchup. Hennessy seeks her first title and a breakthrough moment, while Bytyqi aims to prove she still belongs at the elite level. Expect a technical, distance fight with Hennessy favored to secure a career-defining win.

FIGHT ODDS

Francesca Hennessy       – 150

Fabiana Bytyqi                  + 130

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025