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The Queenslander (16-1, 3 KOs), who recently became the WBC super bantamweight world champion<\/a>, will make her promotional debut on August 29 in Birmingham, England, defending her belt against Japan\u2019s former two-division world champ Miyo Yoshida.<\/p>\n The announcement comes only months after the Aussie Olympian publicly questioned whether MVP had any interest in signing her<\/a>, taking aim at the promotion for overlooking one of the biggest names in women\u2019s boxing.<\/p>\n Earlier this year, Nicolson also told Fox Sports Australia she wanted to share the ring with the biggest names in the sport, singling out MVP superstar Amanda Serrano as one of her dream opponents.<\/p>\n Tuesday\u2019s announcement dramatically increases the chances of those fights becoming reality.<\/p>\n \u201cWomen\u2019s boxing is entering a new era, and I want to be right at the centre of it,\u201d Nicolson said. <\/p>\n \u201cThis partnership with MVP and Matchroom gives me the opportunity to chase legacy, compete in the biggest fights out there, and help continue pushing women\u2019s boxing forward.<\/p>\n \u201cMy goal has always been to test myself against the very best and be involved in the biggest fights in women\u2019s boxing. <\/p>\n \u201cI truly believe this move puts me in the best possible position to do exactly that.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m excited for what\u2019s ahead and can\u2019t wait for this next chapter of my career to unfold.\u201d<\/p>\n Aussie boxing champion Skye NicolsonSource: FOX SPORTS<\/p>\n MVP believes the Aussie is the perfect addition to its superstar stable of women\u2019s boxing stars.<\/p>\n \u201cSkye is one of the most recognizable athletes in women\u2019s boxing today,\u201d MVP co-founders Paul and Nakisa Bidarian said.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a two-division world champion, Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Olympian, and one of Australia\u2019s biggest stars, she represents the caliber of athlete we\u2019re building MVP around.<\/p>\n \u201cSince launching MVPW, our mission has been to create the premier global platform for women\u2019s boxing by bringing together the sport\u2019s biggest champions and delivering the biggest fights.<\/p>\n \u201cSkye shares that vision and ambition, and together we\u2019re excited to help create the defining moments of the next chapter of her career.\u201d<\/p>\n Nicolson was elevated to full WBC super bantamweight champion after Ellie Scotney vacated the title. <\/p>\n The upgrade now places Nicolson among an exclusive group of Aussie fighters to win recognised world titles in multiple divisions.<\/p>\n LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 28: Skye Nicolson of Australia is introduced to the media by promoter Nakisa Bidarian during a UK vs USA Boxing Press Conference at Glaziers Hall on July 28, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n Before thoughts turn to the likes of Serrano and unification fights, Nicolson must first get past a dangerous Yoshida. <\/p>\n The Japanese star last fought in April, stopping Edith de Jesus Flores in six rounds.<\/p>\n \u201cI know many see Skye as the favorite and I understand why — she is an excellent fighter,\u201d said Yoshida. <\/p>\n \u201cBut I have dedicated my life to boxing, and I will bring the heart of Japan and my experience as a three-time world champion. <\/p>\n \u201cOn August 29, the world will see me crowned as the new WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion.\u201d <\/p>\n Nicolson says she\u2019s already training for it.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m excited for the challenge. I think she\u2019s a great fighter,\u201d she told Fox Sports Australia.<\/p>\n \u201cThese are the fights that I want to be in. She\u2019s a very good boxer and I think our styles will clash well.\u201d<\/p>\n MORE BOXING:<\/p>\n \u2018Expect brutality\u2019: Big reveal over Nikita title eliminator.. and likely answer to glaring Tim question<\/a><\/p>\n