Michaela Kotaskova, from Czech Republic but based in Austria, is still the World Boxing Federation (WBF) world Welterweight champion, after retaining her title for the first time.
On Saturday night, November 30, at the Hotel InterContinental in Vienna, Kotaskova fended off the challenge of veteran former world titlist Mikaela Lauren from Sweden.
Lauren, by far the most experienced and accomplished opponent of the champions career, tried her best but it was never enough, as Kotaskova won most of the rounds.
After ten rounds of boxing, judges Klaus Hagemann, Illhan Homovic and Hilmi Bagci all scored it for the champion: 98-92, 98-92 and 97-94.
A pro since April of 2022, Kotaskova is now 9-0-2 (4), while Lauren goes to 33-8-1 (14) after more than fifteen years in the game.
The fight headlined Bounce Fightnight, promoted by Boxteam Bounce.
