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
