Boxing Match Preview: Terri Harper (15-2-2, 6 KOs) vs. Natalie Zimmermann (13-0-0, 3 KOs)

Fight Details

Matchup: Terri Harper (15-2-2, 6 KOs) vs. Natalie Zimmermann (13-0-0, 3 KOs)

Date: Friday, May 23, 2025

Venue: Eco-Power Stadium, Doncaster, England

Division: Lightweight (135 lbs)

Rounds: 10

Title on the Line: WBO Lightweight Championship

Broadcast: DAZN

Fighter Profiles & Recent Form

Terri Harper

Age: 28

Height: 5’8″ (173 cm)

Stance: Orthodox

Professional Rounds: 136

Ranking: WBO Lightweight Champion

Harper is a three-weight world champion, having previously held titles at junior lightweight and junior middleweight. She won the WBO lightweight title in September 2024 with a unanimous decision victory over Rhiannon Dixon. Harper has had an up-and-down career, suffering a stunning knockout loss to Alycia Baumgardner in 2021, but rebounding to win titles in multiple divisions.

Her most recent fight was a majority draw against Cecilia Braekhus, and she will be looking to make a statement in her first title defense against Zimmermann.

Natalie Zimmermann

Age: 42

Height: 5’6″ (168 cm)

Stance: Orthodox

Professional Rounds: 67

Ranking: WBO #6 Contender

Zimmermann is undefeated but largely untested at the elite level. She transitioned to boxing late in her career, having previously competed in taekwondo and kickboxing, where she won three consecutive German national championships.

Zimmermann has fought exclusively in Europe, with her most recent victories coming against Orsolya Moldovan and Katerina Dvorakova in Spain. This will be her first fight outside of continental Europe, and she will be facing her first opponent with a winning record.

Key Matchups & Fight Analysis

Experience vs. Momentum

Harper has faced world-class opposition, while Zimmermann has yet to fight a top-tier contender. Harper’s experience could be the deciding factor.

Power vs. Precision

Zimmermann has only three knockouts in 13 fights, meaning she will likely need to outbox Harper over 10 rounds. Harper, while not a knockout artist, has respectable power and could wear Zimmermann down.

Home Advantage

Harper will be fighting in her hometown of Doncaster, where she has not competed since 2018. The crowd will be firmly behind her, adding extra motivation.

FIGHT ODDS

Terri Harper                        – 1200

Natalie Zimmermann     + 650

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 22, 2025