Harper-Braekhus off after ill challenger withdraws

Terri Harper (left) will fight in Manchester next week after Cecilia Braekhus' withdrawal

Englishwoman Terri Harper's world-title defence against Cecilia Braekhus in Dublin is off after the challenger withdrew because of illness.

Matchroom announced on Saturday that Norwegian Braekhus had withdrawn.

Harper, 26, will fight in a week's time on the undercard of Leigh Wood's rematch against featherweight world champion Mauricio Lara in Manchester.

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The withdrawal of Braekhus means Taylor's homecoming at the 3Arena will now have six fights on the undercard, with Irishman Gary Cully the co-main event up against Jose Felix in a lightweight contest.

It is the first time in seven years a major boxing event has taken place in Ireland.

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