Megan Redstall: “I think Fran Hennessy and I would make for such an exciting British title clash.”

Megan Redstall: “I think Fran Hennessy and I would make for such an exciting British title clash.”

Megan Redstall should have the opportunity to challenge for the vacant Commonwealth bantamweight title at the end of November. But when her opponent, Laura Pain, pulled out of the fight in fight week, Redstall had to settle for a stay busy fight against Klaudia Ferenczi.

“Absolutely, I was gutted when I got the call to say that Laura had an injury and the fight wasn’t going ahead, especially after the same time last year the fight fell through with Emma Dolan,” Redstall told FightPost. “But it’s boxing, and I can’t change that aspect of the sport. At least I was still able to get in there, thankfully to Johnny Clark, who is an absolute legend for getting an opponent so last-minute. At the end of the day, the way I look at it is that I’ve made my DAZN debut. I’ve had that exposure, and my name is now out there, so it was still a huge opportunity for me.”

Redstall (6-0-1) extended her unbeaten resume courtesy of a 60-54 points victory over the ever reliable Ferenczi. The 24-year-old was more than happy with her latest victory. “It was great to get six rounds in the bag, keep that ring rust off and have a move around with a durable opponent, allowing me to feel what it’s like under those brighter lights and bigger shows.”

The win over Ferenczi at the York Hall was her third victory of the year. A year of progress in many ways. “This has been my most active year since being a pro, and I’ve felt that I’ve developed massively over the course of the year,” Redstall relayed to me. “Learning something from every fight and making sure that I work on things that need to be worked on. Also, staying current and active allows me to push forward for those big title fights and remain relevant in the game. Also, like I mentioned before, keeping the ring rust away which can be such a contributing factor. So when I walk into the Commonwealth title fight come February, it’s not like it’s going to be my first fight in nine months and I’ll still have that buzz and the momentum.”

Redstall heads into the new year with real hope. The fighting apprenticeship is now behind her, and the business of picking up major titles is now in play. Now aligned with Johnny Clark and Top Tier, Redstall has plenty to look forward to in the next twelve months.

“I have the Commonwealth title fight in February, and then I have my eyes set on the British title by the end of next year. 2026 is going to be a big year, now teaming up with Johnny, I feel like I’ve taken that step out of the shadows now, and I’m ready to take my time in the limelight.”

The opponent for that delayed Commonwealth title tilt is unlikely to be Laura Pain, Redstall told me. “With the Commonwealth set for February, I don’t think the rematch with Laura is on the cards, given her injury. So once she’s recovered and then had her training camp, I just don’t think it would be possible for February. Unfortunately, it’s boxing and things move quickly, and I don’t want to miss my opportunity that I’ve waited and worked so hard towards. So I’ll leave the matchmaking to my team and just focus on bringing that belt home in February.”

Francesca Hennessy is a possible opponent for Redstall at some point in 2026, hopefully, with the iconic Lonsdale belt on the line. It is very much a fight of interest to the unbeaten prospect.

“I think Fran Hennessy and I would make for such an exciting British title clash at the end of the year once I’ve got the Commonwealth title in February. I think we have a great style match-up. We both love to fight a skilful fight, sharp behind the jab. I think she’s a brilliant boxer and would be a pleasure to share the ring and put on an entertaining fight, and for such a prestigious belt.”

Despite the immediate future being at bantamweight, Redstall isn’t closing the door to a return to super-flyweight. “I’m happy at both weights to be honest,” Redstall says. “The Commonwealth title fight is set at bantamweight, so I’ll stick at that weight for now, but if the opportunity ever came up, then I’d drop back down to super-flyweight. The weight divisions are so close that I can comfortably make both weights. So I’ll continue at bantamweight for now on my hunt for the titles, but never say never.”