Skye Nicolson Dominates Turner, Hussain Edges Hunt in Melbourne

Matchroom Boxing delivered a packed night of action at the Melbourne Pavilion in Flemington, Victoria, Australia on April 29, headlined by Skye Nicolson defending her WBC Interim World Super Bantamweight title live on DAZN.

The card featured a mix of dominant performances, early knockouts, and a razor-close title fight, with every bout contributing to an entertaining night for Australian boxing fans.

Main Event

Skye Nicolson (16-1-0) delivered a masterclass to retain her WBC Interim World Super Bantamweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Mariah Turner (12-2-0).

Nicolson controlled the contest from start to finish across the 10 two-minute rounds, using her movement and sharp boxing to dictate the pace. Turner struggled to close the distance consistently, with Nicolson picking her shots and maintaining composure throughout.

All three judges scored the bout 100-89, underlining the one-sided nature of the performance. Turner was deducted a point in the final round for use of the head, but it had no bearing on the outcome as Nicolson sealed a dominant win on home soil.

Co-Main / Key Fights

In a tightly contested bout for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental Super Welterweight title, Benjamin Hussain (14-2-0) edged past Andrew Hunt (11-1-1) via split decision over 10 rounds.

The fight saw plenty of swings in momentum, with Hussain hitting the canvas in round three before rallying strongly in the later stages. Two judges scored the bout 95-94 in favour of Hussain, while one judge had it 95-94 for Hunt, handing Hussain the title in a close and competitive contest.

Other Title Fights

Jesse Bolt (4-0-0) claimed the vacant Victoria State Lightweight title with a second-round knockout victory over Faavesi Isaako (3-6-0).

Bolt’s power proved decisive as he ended the fight early, continuing his unbeaten run and picking up his first title in the process.

Non-Title Undercard

Jake Wyllie (19-2-1) impressed with a second-round TKO win over Miles Zalewski (12-4-0) in their 10-round lightweight contest.

Heavyweight action saw Teremoana Teremoana (11-0-0) stop Bowie Tupou (29-8-0) with a first-round knockout, extending his unbeaten record in emphatic fashion.

Chloe Chaos (7-2-2) and Arlene Blencowe (5-6-1) fought to a split decision draw over eight rounds in a closely contested bout.

Omar El-Abdallah (5-0-0) remained undefeated with a TKO victory over Alivereti Dodomo (7-9-0), with the fight ending early in their scheduled six-round contest.

Opening the card, Jonte Metaxas (3-0-0) secured a unanimous decision win over Troy Toleafoa (0-2-0) across four rounds.

Closing

With a dominant main event performance from Nicolson and a dramatic title fight elsewhere on the card, the Melbourne show delivered on multiple fronts. Nicolson’s win keeps her firmly on track for bigger opportunities, while Hussain’s victory marks a significant step forward in his career.

The event highlighted a strong mix of rising talent and established fighters, underlining Matchroom Boxing’s growing presence in Australia.