Bristol's Boxing Prodigy Sets Sights on Unprecedented Quadruple Crown

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Tiah-Mai Ayton dominated her pro debut with a 3rd-round stoppage in June 2025

At just 19 years old, Tiah-Mai Ayton has declared her ambition to "redefine boxing history" by becoming the youngest fighter to achieve undisputed status in four weight classes. The Bristol native enters her second professional bout this Saturday with a staggering 300+ combat sports victories across five disciplines, avenging her only three losses along the way.

Breaking Down the Champion's Blueprint

• Historic Target: Needs to claim undisputed status before November 2028 (beating Gabriela Fundora's 22-year-old record)
• Weight Class Conquest Plan: Bantamweight → Super-Bantamweight → Featherweight → Super-Featherweight
• Current Pro Record: 1-0 (1 KO) ahead of Lydie Bialic clash
• Training Camp: Works with coach Dean Lewis at Bristol's famed Spartans MMA Academy

"Why settle for one division when I can conquer four?" Ayton told BBC Sport. "Claressa Shields' three-weight achievement is legendary, but that fourth crown – that's where immortality lives."

From Sibling Rivalry to Global Stage

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Ayton sparring with Skye Nicolson at 18, catching Eddie Hearn's attention

The Matchroom signee's combat journey began unexpectedly:

"My sister and I fought constantly as kids. Dad enrolled us in kickboxing at six to channel that energy. By eight, I knew this would be my life's work."

Amateur Pedigree:

• 5x National Youth Champion
• 2024 World Amateur Champion (57kg)
• 2023 Haringey Box Cup Winner (60kg)

Rejecting Olympic Glory for Professional Dreams

Despite GB Olympic team interest, Ayton chose professionalism at 18:

"Amateur scoring felt restrictive. I want decisive victories, not point battles. When you knock someone out, there's no debate."

The Farm Girl Fighter Paradox

While chasing boxing immortality, Ayton's post-fight dreams are refreshingly simple:

"My first big purse? A Dorset farm with cows, sheep, and chickens. The ring is war, but home should be peace – that balance keeps me grounded."

Industry Reactions

Promoter Eddie Hearn states:

"Tiah-Mai combines Katie Taylor's technical brilliance with Amanda Serrano's power. Her sparring sessions with world champs suggest she's already operating at elite level."

Next Challenge:

• Opponent: Lydie Bialic (9-2, 3 KOs)
• Stakes: WBA International Super-Bantamweight Title eliminator
• Venue: O2 Arena, London

Bookmakers currently list Ayton as 1-20 favorite, with 4/1 odds for another stoppage victory.