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Featherweight Clash Added to August 29 Bill in Birmingham
Coventry featherweight Jessica Barry (10-1-2, 2 KOs) has secured a pivotal clash against American contender Reina Tellez (13-1-1, 5 KOs) on the undercard of the undisputed world title collision between Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron at the bp pulse LIVE arena in Birmingham on Saturday, August 29.
The transatlantic showdown strengthens the UK vs USA billing for Most Valuable Promotions' MVP Women 06 (MVPW-06) card. For Barry, who fights mere miles from her home city, the bout marks the sternest tactical test of her professional campaign after opting to bypass title opportunities elsewhere.
"I turned down three title fights to be on this card, and this opportunity is going to open every door I have been knocking on," Barry said. "MVP are leading the way for female boxing and Sky Sports is the platform in the UK. It is now down to me to give a five-star performance."
Tellez Returns Following Serrano Distance Bout
Tellez arrives in England seeking immediate redemption. The Texan former junior Olympian enters the ring for the first time since January, when she pushed unified world champion Amanda Serrano across the full championship distance.
"I respect Jessica Barry for accepting the challenge, but when that bell rings, respect gives way to determination," Tellez stated. "I'm coming to represent the USA with pride, fight with heart, and leave everything in the ring. I have plenty of time to get ready for this fight, I'll be on another level."
In terms of structural style, Tellez relies on tight, disciplined leverage, absorbing inward pressure before redirecting exchanges along lateral angles. Barry must use her frame to control the pocket, testing the American's ribcage and diaphragm with early body work before Tellez establishes mid-range rhythm.
Expanding Undercard for Mayer vs Cameron
The August 29 event features high-stakes action across multiple divisions. The headline bout sees Mayer and Cameron battle for the WBC, WBO, and WBA world titles in a defining light-welterweight summit.
- Caroline Dubois faces American Amelia Moore in a featured lightweight matchup.
- Newly signed WBO and Commonwealth super-bantamweight champion Tysie Gallagher (10-2), ranked No. 5 by the IBF, meets Welsh challenger Ashleigh Johnson.
- Midlands prospect Brandon Bethall also features on the domestic preliminary card.
The heavy grey canvas will hold its pale tint long after the sweat and leather settle.
