Zinnat Ferdous: “Boxing makes me a more driven and disciplined person.”

Zinnat Ferdous: "Boxing makes me a more driven and disciplined person." I'm a little too old to understand how algorithms work. Actually, that's a lie; I am way too old. But occasionally they do throw up some rare gems. The story of Zinnat Ferdous is one such gem. Last month, those pesky algorithms led me … Continue reading Zinnat Ferdous: “Boxing makes me a more driven and disciplined person.”

Gemma Richardson: The Next Chapter

Gemma Richardson: The Next Chapter Gemma Richardson took another step in her career last month when she outpointed the former two-time European champion Kirstie Bavington in Birmingham. On her second appearance on an MVP card, Richardson took a 60-54 points decision after six good learning rounds. It wasn't perfect. At times it was a somewhat … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: The Next Chapter

Natasha Jonas: “In the moments after losing to Obenauf, we were both crying in the car on the way home. I know he felt it as much as I did. Joe just cares.”

Natasha Jonas: "In the moments after losing to Obenauf, we were both crying in the car on the way home. I know he felt it as much as I did. Joe just cares." It's been 25 years since Joe Gallagher started training professional fighters. It's been a journey full of world champions. The former Ring … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “In the moments after losing to Obenauf, we were both crying in the car on the way home. I know he felt it as much as I did. Joe just cares.”

Linn Sandström: “Every time I was told no, I became even more determined to find another way.”

Linn Sandström: "Every time I was told no, I became even more determined to find another way." Earlier this month in New South Wales, Linn Sandström claimed the WBA interim flyweight title with a hard-earned points victory over Ruqsana Begum. For the 34-year-old, it is another successful chapter in her somewhat unlikely boxing career. "Overall, … Continue reading Linn Sandström: “Every time I was told no, I became even more determined to find another way.”

Gemma Brodie: “I did thousands of rounds of sparring, and I really miss it. I would love to be part of that life again.”

Gemma Brodie: "I did thousands of rounds of sparring, and I really miss it. I would love to be part of that life again." Women’s boxing is in a completely different place than it was twenty years ago. Seeing girls in a boxing gym isn't a rarity anymore. It's now the norm. If they want … Continue reading Gemma Brodie: “I did thousands of rounds of sparring, and I really miss it. I would love to be part of that life again.”

Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: Big Fight Preview

Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: Big Fight Preview Boxing is a mixed-up, messed-up world. It always has been. Always will be. Don't even try to make sense of it. You won't. You can't. It's a sport that is impossible to fathom at times. The land of confusion. Money talks. Nothing else matters. We see that … Continue reading Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: Big Fight Preview