The women’s lightweight division promises a clash of undefeated titans as IBF champion Beatriz Iasmim Soares “Bia” Ferreira (8-0, 2 KOs) makes her fourth defense against surging contender Elif Nur “The Iron Lady” Turhan (11-0, 7 KOs) on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Ferreira, the 32-year-old Brazilian double Olympic medalist (silver in Tokyo 2020, bronze in Paris 2024), enters as a polished technician whose amateur pedigree has translated seamlessly to the pros. Her third defense—a unanimous decision shutout over Maira Moneo in Sao Paulo on September 27—extended her flawless run, but Turhan’s devastating power (64% KO rate) and recent stoppage streak represent her sternest test yet. Turhan, the 30-year-old Turkish knockout artist from Istanbul, has emerged as a road warrior, claiming the WBA interim super featherweight belt with a sixth-round stoppage of Rima Ayadi in August and signing with Matchroom Boxing after a 47-second demolition of Shauna Browne in March. Promoter Eddie Hearn hails her as “pound-for-pound the biggest puncher in women’s boxing,” and a win here could force a unification with WBC champ Caroline Dubois. This 10-round title bout, co-main to Shabaz Masoud vs. Peter McGrail on Matchroom’s annual Monte Carlo extravaganza, blends Ferreira’s slick movement against Turhan’s aggressive artillery, with the victor eyeing multi-belt glory in a division ripe for crossover stars.
Venue Location
The action unfolds at Salle des Étoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco, within the iconic Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo at Place du Casino. This opulent 500-seat ballroom—part of the Société des Bains de Mer’s luxury complex overlooking the Mediterranean—has hosted Matchroom’s glittering Monte Carlo cards since 2019, drawing A-list crowds for bouts like Anthony Joshua’s 2021 victory over Kubrat Pulev. Renovated in 2023 with crystal chandeliers, velvet seating, and a sprung ring floor, it offers intimate VIP experiences amid the principality’s glamour, steps from the Casino de Monte-Carlo and Yacht Club. Accessible via helicopter pad or Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (20-minute drive), public transport is limited—expect chauffeured arrivals for the elite. Concessions feature French Riviera fare like caviar blinis (€25) and champagne towers; average attendance ~450 for women’s titles, with tickets via Ticketmaster starting at €150 for standing room (sold out for this card). Broadcast globally on DAZN, it’s a jewel-box setting for boxing’s high society.
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. GMT / 8:00 p.m. CET) for main card start; Ferreira-Turhan ring walks ~4:30 p.m. ET (9:30 p.m. GMT)
Broadcast: DAZN global PPV (€9.99/£9.99/$14.99, streams on app/web/TV); UK free on DAZN; US via DAZN or Fubo Sports (delayed highlights). Radio: BBC Radio 5 Live (international feed).
Injury Report
Both undefeated warriors enter healthy after full camps, with no reported injuries per Friday weigh-ins (Ferreira 134.5 lbs, Turhan 135 lbs flat). Ferreira’s September Moneo fight caused minor orbital swelling (resolved by October via precautionary scans), but her Tokyo/Paris Olympic wear-and-tear is managed with rest—no flare-ups. Turhan’s August Ayadi KO yielded a brief hand wrap issue (cleared September); her March Browne blitz was injury-free, and short-notice history (10 days for Browne) shows resilience. Standard cut fatigue expected in Monaco’s humidity, but pristine medicals confirm no restrictions.
| Fighter | Status | Recent Injury History |
| Ferreira | Cleared | Minor orbital swelling (post-Moneo UD, Sep. 2025; resolved Oct. 2025) |
| Turhan | Cleared | Hand wrap (post-Ayadi TKO, Aug. 2025; resolved Sep. 2025) |
Fighter Matchups
Ferreira’s orthodox elusiveness (5’7″, 66″ reach) counters Turhan’s aggressive orthodox pressure (5’6″, 65.5″ reach), favoring mid-range feints with inside pivots. Ferreira’s 38% KO rate pales to Turhan’s 64%, but her 62% defense absorbs less (2.1/min vs. Turhan’s 3.4)—key: footwork vs. closing bursts.
Striking: Technical Volume vs. Devastating Power
Ferreira’s jabs/combos (3.8 landed/min, 55% accuracy) test Turhan’s 52% defense, outlanding Boudersa 140-85. Turhan’s hooks (7 KOs via body-head) overwhelm, flooring Ayadi with 18 unanswered. Edge: Turhan early; Ferreira if extended (projects +25 strike lead).
Movement & Defense: Slick Evasion vs. Forward Pressure
Ferreira’s pivots (62% slip rate) vs. Turhan’s marches (1.3 clinch/round). Ferreira evaded 68% vs. Lescano; Turhan countered 60% vs. Browne. Edge: Ferreira—Olympic angles frustrate rushes.
Cardio & Durability: Veteran Pace vs. Burst Efficiency
Ferreira’s decisions (75% wins, avg. 22:00 time) vs. Turhan’s finishes (avg. 4:15). Ferreira absorbed 110 vs. Moneo; Turhan took 65 vs. Ayadi. Edge: Ferreira—two-minute rounds favor her tank.
Recent Form
Ferreira is 3-0 in 2025 (all decisions): UD10 Maira Moneo (Sep. 27, Sao Paulo; 100-90 x3, homecoming shutout), UD10 Maria Ines Ferreyra (Jun. 7, Orlando; 98-92 x3, second defense), TD6 Yanina Lescano (Apr. 27, Liverpool; 59-55 x3, title win—cut stoppage). Her pro run: 8-0 since 2022 debut, blending amateur polish with pro savvy (75% decisions).
Turhan is 4-0 in 2025 (3 KOs, 1 UD): TKO6 Rima Ayadi (Aug. 28, Paris; WBA interim super feather, 47-sec blitz to Rd. 6 flurry), KO1 Shauna Browne (Mar. 1, Belfast; 10-day notice eliminator), UD10 Lara Altamirano (May 4, Leverkusen; WBA Gold super feather). Streak: 11-0 since 2022, with 7 KOs in last 8 (88% finish rate post-debut).
| Last 5 Fights | Record | Key Win | Key Loss |
| Ferreira | 3-0-0 | vs. Moneo (UD10, Sep. 2025) | N/A |
| Turhan | 4-0-0 | vs. Ayadi (TKO6, Aug. 2025) | N/A |
Series History
First meeting—no priors. Ferreira’s IBF defenses: 3-0 (all UD/TD); Turhan’s title shots: 2-0 (TKO/UD). Common style: Both edged technicians (Ferreira vs. Ferreyra; Turhan vs. Altamirano). Women’s lightweight trends: 6/8 defenses to decisions.
| Date | Result | Score | Key Performer |
| N/A | First meeting | N/A | N/A |
Betting Trends
Total: O/U 9.5 rounds (-120 Over). Ferreira 7-1 ATS last 8 as fave; Turhan 5-0 Over in KOs.
Trends: Women’s titles 7/10 Over 9.5 (Ferreira 100% decisions).
Trends: Ferreira 6-2 ATS defenses; Turhan 4-0 Under as dog.
FIGHT ODDS
Beatriz Iasmim Soares Ferreira – 325
Elif Nur Turhan + 275
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, December 5, 2025
