Beatriz Ferreira, the hard-hitting Brazilian sensation, asserts she’s geared up to conquer the moment this Saturday at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool. The goal? To ignite a significant 2024 by clinching the IBF World Lightweight Championship.
The esteemed Brazilian fighter is gunning for gold at the upcoming Paris Olympics, setting sights on surpassing her silver medal achievement from Tokyo 2020.
In a groundbreaking push, the undefeated fighter from Sao Paulo (4-0, 2 KOs) is confident of grabbing her inaugural major professional title as she squares off against Yanina del Carmen Lescano for the vacant IBF belt. The clash will be broadcast globally on DAZN.
Ferreira, known as ‘The Beast’ during an interview with Matchroom Boxing, expressed her thrill about the professional ring. “Honestly, pro boxing was never in my dreams, but I embraced this fight. I thrive on challenges and adore the thrill of the fight game. I feel right at home here, enjoying every moment,” she confessed.
With a robust South American presence in the North-West, Ferreira feels warmly welcomed in Merseyside. Recently, she was the guest of honor at a local Capoeira For All session, where she surprised local kids—a gesture in collaboration with Matchroom in the Community.
Ferreira is eager to go a step further and motivate local kids by seizing her first World Title on UK ground, claiming it to be the “first of many.”
She declared, “I’m here to grab this chance and become World Champion in Liverpool. It’s huge for me. I have a history of making history, and I intend to keep doing so. We’re talking about a future filled with titles, so brace yourselves.”
With her eyes also set on the Paris Olympics, Ferreira remains laser-focused on the immediate challenge against the formidable Argentine fighter, Lescano (14-3-0, 3 KOs), anticipating a knockout performance.
She explained, “Every professional fight makes me sharper and more comfortable. I’m building on my Olympic experience, and I can’t wait to step up and face the top fighters. We’ve got strategies lined up—A, B, and C. I’m planning to bring an intense fight all the way through, aiming for a knockout to cap it off spectacularly.”
Ferreira is determined to emerge as World Champion without sustaining any facial injuries this time, remarking humorously, “But no cuts this time, my face is fine as it is!”
The fight night in Liverpool is packed with action, featuring several promising bouts including Liverpool Bantamweight Peter McGrail seeking a comeback, Rotherham’s Junaid Bostan in a critical fight, and appearances by emerging talents like Maiseyrose Courtney, Joe McGrail, Hamza Uddin, and Frankie Stringer.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday
- Start Time: USA – 2 PM EST / UK – 7 PM BST
- Streaming: DAZN
- Venue: Exhibition Centre Liverpool
Updated Fight Card:
- Beatriz Ferreira vs. Yanina del Carmen Lescano
- Peter McGrail vs. Marc Leach
- Junaid Bostan vs. Jack Martin