A true clash of styles—this fight embodies that notion. Nicolson is a technical boxer—mobile, smart in selecting attack angles, and constantly working to avoid being pinned against the ropes. She also has impressive speed.

Brown, meanwhile, is at a clear disadvantage in terms of speed but compensates with power. Her goal is to force her opponent to engage, drawing her into exchanges at mid-range. That is where Tiara is at her most dangerous.

Nicolson is seven years younger at 29. She is a world champion who has successfully defended her title multiple times.

However, Brown has significant experience fighting away from home. From 2021 to 2024, she never fought on home soil and remained undefeated. This fight is just another road bout for Tiara.

With her speed advantage, Nicolson makes full use of it. She is an extremely active puncher, whether pressing forward or countering—it makes no difference. On average, Skye throws three times as many punches as her opponents.

This is also a function of style. Brown is more accurate—landing 34% of her punches compared to Nicolson's 23%. She is patient in the ring, preferring to stay close to her opponent before launching powerful attacks.

Brown not only fought twice in 2024 but has already entered the ring in 2025, winning an eight-round bout by decision.

Nicolson fought three times last year, winning all three fights by decision.

The last (and only) time Skye Nicolson won by stoppage was in 2023 via technical knockout. Tiara Brown, on the other hand, has knocked out 11 of her 18 opponents—a solid statistic. But there’s a catch.

The level of competition Nicolson has faced is higher than Brown’s past opponents. Landing a clean knockout punch on the champion will be a major challenge.

Both fighters have strong chins. Brown has never been beaten and takes punches well. Nicolson’s defense is built around keeping opponents at bay, preventing them from landing consistently and testing her durability.

Skye will be fighting at home in Australia. She is a rising local star—and a rising star in women's boxing overall. A home crowd expecting victory can sometimes create pressure, but it is unlikely to faze Nicolson.

The star factor is a key point here. Nicolson’s victory is important to fans and promoters alike. She is young, promising, and has built a strong media presence, regularly appearing on DAZN.

For the older Brown, it will take an extraordinary effort to pull off the upset. She will have to break through Nicolson’s constant jabs, force her into uncomfortable exchanges, and absorb hard counters.

But if she manages to do so, a win for Brown would be one of the biggest upsets of the year.