Terri Harper vs Natalie Zimmerman: Predictions, Analysis, and Breakdown

GBM Sports Promotions has another interesting bout in the featherweight division. This bout is between Terri Harper and Natalie Zimmerman, which is set as a main event fight as the weight class for this fight is 135 lbs (61.2 kg). The battle is for the WBO World Female Lightweight Title, which Terri Harper currently holds. Considering the last five matches, Terri Harper has won three of her last five fights, while Natalie Zimmerman is on a thirteen-fight consecutive win streak. Here’s a quick breakdown—and who could be the smarter bet?

Fighters’ Profiles and Strength

Terri Harper-WLDWW

Terri Harper has built an impressive professional boxing career with 14 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. People call her “Belter,” and she fights out of Denaby, Yorkshire, England. Her most recent fight didn’t go her way—she lost to Sandy Ryan in the fourth round by TKO when she was challenging for the WBO World Female Welterweight Title.

Before that, she had a tough match against Cecilia Braekhus, where she defended her WBA World Female Super Welterweight Title. That fight ended in a majority draw, showing just how close the competition was. Going back to September 24, 2022, Harper won the WBA World Female Super Welterweight Title by beating Hannah Rankin through a unanimous decision. She didn’t stop there; she successfully defended that title against Ivana Habazin, again winning by unanimous decision.

On March 12, 2022, she also claimed the vacant WBA Intercontinental Female Lightweight Title by defeating Yamila Abellaneda, once more by unanimous decision. However, not every fight was a win. Harper lost her WBC World and IBO World Female Super Featherweight titles after being knocked out by a counter-overhand right TKO.

Still, she had some great victories too. She won the vacant IBO World Female Super Featherweight Title by knocking out Nozipho Bell. After that, she defended the title several times: against Viviane Obenauf and Eva Wahlstrom, both by unanimous decisions; Natasha Jonas, by split decision; and Katharina Thanderz, by TKO.

Terri Harper has shown resilience and skill through all these fights, making her a strong name in women’s boxing.

Natalie Zimmerman – WWWWW

Natalie Zimmerman is proud of her professional record—13 wins in a row. Her most recent fight took place on September 27, 2024, at the Arena Boxing Promotion, where she faced Kateřina Dvořáková and won by decision on points. Just before that, she went up against Orsolya Moldován and won by unanimous decision.

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In 2023, Natalie won the vacant WIBF World Female Super Lightweight Title. One of her standout moments that year was the headliner fight at the Profi Box Gala Nacht, where she beat Edina Kiss by unanimous decision.

Looking back at 2022, it was a strong year for Natalie. She fought two tough opponents, Tereza Dvořáková and Bojana Libiszewska, and won both fights by unanimous decision. In 2021, she was very active, fighting six times. That year, she beat Aleksandra Vujovic and Karina Szmalenberg by decision, and scored knockout or TKO wins against Nana Dokadze, Oluwafunke Esther Fagbule, Sabine Hempel, and Tiziana Olmo.

Overall, Zimmerman has steadily built an impressive career with consistent wins and strong performances.

What time is the fight?

The fight kicks off live on Saturday, 05.17.2025 at 04:00 PM ET

Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

How Can I Watch It?

If you’re interested, you can watch it on ESPN+ Pay-per-view.

Statistical Matchup

CATEGORY	TERRI HARPER	NATALIE ZIMMERMAN
AGE	28	42
HEIGHT	5’8″	5’6″
REACH	65.0”	N/A
PRO RECORD	15-2-2	13-0-0
FIGHTING OUT OF	Denaby, Yorkshire, England	Germany

Final Prediction

Terri Harper has faced some of the best fighters across different weight classes, and she has only lost to three of them. She struggles a bit with defending herself but makes up for it with powerful knockouts. Watching her fight is always exciting, especially since she’s fought a total of 138 professional rounds. Harper also has a knockout-to-win ratio of about 40%, showing her strength in the ring.

On the other hand, Natalie Zimmerman is a slower starter in the pro boxing world, especially since she’s 42 years old now. Despite this, she’s ranked number two out of 230 fighters at 135 pounds. She has fought 67 professional rounds and has a knockout-to-win ratio of 23.5%. With an undefeated streak of 13 fights, Zimmerman is getting a chance to fight for the WBO World Female Lightweight Title—an opportunity of a lifetime.

Honestly, it’s surprising how Zimmerman even became a registered boxer since she struggles with basic skills like throwing a jab and can be pretty sloppy in the ring. She has pushed herself to get this far, but if Harper doesn’t stop her, I’d be really shocked. Harper looks sharp right now—she’s in her zone and has been training hard, beating the bag and getting ready to win.

UNDER 7.5 ROUNDS

TERRI HARPER TO WIN

TERRI HARPER TO WIN BY KNOCKOUT