Tiara Brown pays tribute to Hannah Rapp after title clash

Tiara Brown said her WBC featherweight championship fight with Hannah Rapp was an honour after the two met in the ring. The American challenger acknowledged the quality of the contest in the aftermath.

“We fought a great fight. It was my honor to share the ring with her.”

— Tiara Brown, via BBC Sport

What Tiara Brown said

Brown challenged for the WBC featherweight title against Rapp in a bout that tested both fighters. The featherweight division has seen increased activity in recent months, with the WBC belt drawing challengers from across the Atlantic. Brown's post-fight words reflected the competitive nature of the championship round.

What it moves

Brown's praise for Rapp suggests mutual respect between the two featherweights regardless of the outcome. The WBC will likely order its next mandatory challenger in the coming weeks, though neither fighter has confirmed her immediate plans. Brown's comments, made to BBC Sport, leave the door open for a potential rematch if the sanctioning body approves.

Source: bbc.co.uk. Full Tiara Brown fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.