Boxing Match Preview: Skye Nicolson (14-1-0, 3 KOs) vs. Yuliahn Luna Avila (28-4-1, 4 KOs)
Australian sensation Skye Nicolson, the 2020 Olympic bronze medalist and former WBC featherweight champion, collides with battle-tested Mexican veteran Yuliahn Luna Avila in a pivotal super bantamweight showdown for the vacant WBC interim junior featherweight title. This 10-round co-main event on the Diego Pacheco-Kevin Lele Sadjo card promises technical mastery meets gritty resilience: Nicolson’s precise jab-and-move artistry against Luna’s forward pressure and championship experience. At 30, Nicolson (now 14-1 after a title loss earlier this year) aims to reclaim gold and position for an undisputed clash with Ellie Scotney; the 31-year-old Luna (28-4-1, on a three-fight win streak) seeks a second world strap after dropping from bantamweight. With Nicolson’s Stockton undercard drawing DAZN eyes, expect a chess match favoring decisions (Nicolson 4/5 recent to points; Luna 7/8), where mid-fight adjustments and body work in rounds 6-10 could crown the next 122-pound force.
Fight Information
Time: Ring walks approx. 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT (main card starts 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT)
Venue: Adventist Health Arena, Stockton, California (capacity: 11,200; intimate, high-energy spot for women’s boxing, with Nicolson’s promoter ties amplifying the atmosphere)
Broadcast: DAZN (global streaming); prelims on YouTube
Bout Context: 10 rounds at super bantamweight (122 lbs) for the vacant WBC women’s interim junior featherweight title; co-main to Pacheco-Sadjo (super middleweight, 12 rounds). Promoted by Matchroom Boxing (Eddie Hearn) and 360 Promotions.
Injury Report
Both fighters report fully fit post-weigh-ins (Nicolson 121.5 lbs, Luna 122 lbs), with no setbacks in camp. Nicolson’s March 2025 title loss to Tiara Brown was competitive but injury-free; her quick turnaround to July/August wins confirms durability. Luna’s extended camp (postponed October bout) carried over without issues, and her last loss (2023 to Dina Thorslund) was a unanimous decision, not structural damage. Medical clearances from the California State Athletic Commission highlight zero concerns—Luna’s history of cuts (e.g., 2022 hand fracture) is healed.
| Fighter | Key Notes | Status |
| Skye Nicolson | Full camp; no injuries since March 2025 SD loss. Past: Minor swelling in 2024 title defense. | Cleared |
| Yuliahn Luna Avila | Camp extended from October cancellation; cleared seven-day pre-weigh-in. Past: Hand fracture (2022), fully recovered. | Cleared |
Key Fighter Matchups
Orthodox vs. orthodox in a stylistic contrast: Nicolson’s 5’7″ frame and 67″ reach emphasize distance management (lands 48% jabs), while Luna’s 5’6″ stockier build (65″ reach) favors inside angles. Projected: Nicolson boxes early, Luna closes mid-fight.
Nicolson’s Precision vs. Luna’s Pressure: Nicolson (14-1, 21% KO) deploys a stiff jab (45% connect rate) and counter hooks, as in her August 2025 KO of Urvashi Singh (Rd 2 body shot). Luna (28-4-1, 14% KO) presses with combinations (avg. 55 punches/round), per her March 2025 UD over Dafne Paulina Torres Lopez (outlanded 210-185). Edge: Nicolson’s footwork (evades 62% power shots) frustrates, but Luna’s volume could wear down in trenches.
Power vs. Chin: Luna’s 4 KOs include a 2024 stoppage of Elizabeth Chavez Espinoza (Rd 6); she targets liver shots. Nicolson’s 3 KOs are opportunistic, with a granite chin (undefeated inside distance post-2021). Edge: Luna’s aggression risks overextension; Nicolson’s defense (absorbs 28%) holds.
Stamina & Tactics: Both excel late (Nicolson won Rds 8-10 vs. Brown; Luna 6/7 recent to decision). Luna faded in 2023 Thorslund loss (Rds 9-10); Nicolson thrives on counters. Edge: Nicolson for 10-round pacing.
Fighter Records and Standings
Skye Nicolson: 14-1-0 (3 KOs), ranked #1 WBC super bantamweight, #2 WBO. Pro since 2021; 15 fights, 102 rounds. Strengths: Technical IQ (Olympic pedigree), jab control. Weaknesses: Occasional slow starts (trailed early vs. Brown).
Yuliahn Luna Avila: 28-4-1 (4 KOs), ranked #5 WBC super bantamweight, former WBC bantamweight champ. Pro since 2011; 33 fights, 221 rounds. Strengths: Experience (2x titlist), forward momentum. Weaknesses: Vulnerable to range (lost 2023 UD to Thorslund).
Nicolson’s youth (30 vs. 31) meets Luna’s volume (10 more fights).
Recent Form
Nicolson rebounds from her lone pro loss with two stoppages, showcasing power growth at 122 lbs. Luna’s streak includes a postponed October bout, extending her prep for this mandatory.
| Last 5 Fights | Nicolson Result | Key Stat | Luna Avila Result | Key Stat |
| Aug 23, 2025 vs. Urvashi Singh | W KO 2 | Body shot finish; 65% accuracy | Mar 29, 2025 vs. Dafne Paulina Torres Lopez | W UD 10 |
| Jul 5, 2025 vs. Carla Camila Campos Gonzales | W TKO 2 | Rd 2 stoppage; jab setup | Jul 24, 2024 vs. Elizabeth Chavez Espinoza | W (method N/A) |
| Mar 22, 2025 vs. Tiara Brown | L SD 10 | 95-95, 96-94 x2; lost WBC feather title | Mar 23, 2024 vs. Vanesa Lorena Taborda | W (method N/A) |
| Nov 4, 2023 vs. Sarah Mahfoud | W UD 10 | 100-90 x3; retained WBC feather title | Jun 22, 2024 vs. Jessica Gonzalez | W (method N/A) |
| Apr 22, 2023 vs. Karolina Lukasik | W UD 8 | 80-72 x3; dominant jab | 2023 vs. Dina Thorslund | L UD 10 |
Nicolson: 3-1 (2 KOs) in last 4; avg. 4.5 rounds. Luna: 4-1 (0 KOs) in last 5; decision specialist.
Fight History
Professional debut for this pairing—no amateur ties or sparring history. Indirect links: Both challenged elite (Nicolson vs. Brown; Luna vs. Thorslund/Juarez). Luna’s experience (33 fights) vs. Nicolson’s polish; 70% decision projection.
Trends: Nicolson 5-0 SU as heavy fave; Luna 3-2 ATS as +500 dog. Public: 55% on under (misread power).
FIGHT ODDS
Skye Nicolson – 1800
Yuliahn Luna Avila + 700
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, December 12, 2025
