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Natalie Zimmermann Set to Challenge Terri Harper for WBO Lightweight Title

The undefeated German boxer, 42, embraces her underdog role as she prepares for the May 23 fight in Doncaster's 15,000-seat stadium.

Will es noch einmal wissen: Natalie Zimmermann, Profi-Boxerin und WIBF-Weltmeisterin im Superleichtgewicht

Overview

  • Natalie Zimmermann, with a perfect 13-0 professional record, will face reigning WBO lightweight champion Terri Harper in Doncaster, UK, on May 23, 2025.
  • Zimmermann, a former WIBF super-lightweight champion, won her first world title in 2023 by defeating Edina Kiss in Gütersloh, Germany.
  • At 42, Zimmermann emphasizes her 22 years of combat sports experience as a key advantage over the 14-years-younger Harper.
  • The fight will be held in a football stadium with a capacity of 15,000 and broadcast live on DAZN, reflecting the growing prominence of women’s boxing in Europe.
  • Zimmermann, also a fitness trainer and physiotherapist for musician Udo Lindenberg, credits her multidisciplinary support team for her preparation.