Mea Motu and Shannon O'Connell will meet in the ring at The Star in Sydney, undercarding the fight between Zhanibek Alimkhanuly and Andrei Mikhailovich. Both fighters hail from the super bantamweight category, promising a strong match due to their respective track records.
Motu has been professional since 2020 and holds an undefeated record with an IBO World Super Bantam title. Recent victories include a technical knockout against Noppaket Srisawas and a unanimous decision win over Chandni Mehra. O’Connell turned pro back in 2011 and shows seasoned skills brought from over thirty fights, marked by a knockout win over Siriphon Chanbuala recently but a loss to Ebanie Bridges before that. This bout sizes up as a showcase of experience from O'Connell against the precision of Motu who has knocked out over a third of her opponents.
Live coverage for the Mea Motu vs Shannon O'Connell main card will start at 07:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Mea Motu vs Shannon O'Connell |
| USA and Canada (EST) | 2024-10-04 | 07:00 | 08:10 |
| USA and Canada (PT) | 2024-10-04 | 04:00 | 05:10 |
| UK and Ireland | 2024-10-04 | 12:00 | 13:10 |
| Australia | 2024-10-04 | 23:00 | 00:10 |
The Mea Motu vs Shannon O'Connell fight is set for October 04, 2024, at The Star in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The ring walks for this super bantamweight bout are scheduled to begin at 08:10 AM EST. This fight is part of the undercard event leading up to the main event featuring Zhanibek Alimkhanuly vs Andrei Mikhailovich.
Please note that the start time for the Motu vs O'Connell fight may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Delays can occur if earlier bouts take longer than expected.
Viewers can stream the fight online; links for streaming will be available on sports networks and official boxing streaming platforms. Check local listings and adjust viewing plans according to your time zone. A table with start times for different countries will help ensure you don't miss the action.
You can watch Mea Motu vs Shannon O'Connell via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Watch this story: Mea Motu vs Shannon O'Connell - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location
| Method of victory | Mea Motu | Shannon O'Connell |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 3.2 (+220) | 24.0 (+2300) |
| By decision or technical decision | 1.7 (-135) | 6.5 (+550) |
In the upcoming bout, Mea Motu is heavily favored with odds at 1.2 (-650), suggesting a strong chance of victory over Shannon O'Connell, who sits as the underdog at 5.4 (+440). If you're looking at knockout potential, Motu is priced at 3.2 (+220) to win by KO/TKO/DQ, indicating a possible aggressive finish. O’Connell's odds for a KO win stretch long at 24.0 (+2300), showing she’s less likely to finish the fight abruptly. Betting on Motu to win by points or decision seems realistic too, set at 1.7 (-135), whereas O'Connell's chances are seen as less likely at 6.5 (+550).