Francesca Hennessy W10 Ellie Bouttell,... At the Copper Box Arena in London, Britain’s Francesca Hennessy was pushed to the limit in a far-from-comfortable night. Her opponent, Ellie Bouttell,  stubbornly refused to be a mere stepping stone. It was a classic clash of styles: constant pressure and short inside hooks against mobility, the jab, and outside work.The fight turned gritty and rocky early on. In the second round, an accidental clash of heads left both fighters with bleeding cuts, heightening the tension of an already heated contest. The action remained intense and peppery, with high-octane exchanges, which  brought the crowd to edge of their seats. The judges’ scorecards read 95-95, 97-93, and 96-94, reflecting the competitive nature of the bout, awarding Hennessy a majority decision victory. While Bouttell landed the heavier shots in several stretches, Hennessy responded with superior volume, footwork, and resilience through the final rounds.