Natasha Jonas Deserves Her Retirement Moment Katie Taylor had her moment earlier this month at Croke Park. An emotional farewell. The perfect final dance. 83,000 of her adoring faithful waved Taylor off in style. Taylor said goodbye as an undisputed world champion. In truth, it could not have been scripted any better. Not many get … Continue reading Natasha Jonas Deserves Her Retirement Moment
Gemma Richardson Lands Her First Title Opportunity After just five fights in the professional ranks the former amateur star Gemma Richardson has secured her first title opportunity. On the 31st October at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle, Richardson (5-0) will fight the 35-year-old Carolyn Redmond (9-2) for the vacant WBO International super-lightweight title. Both … Continue reading Gemma Richardson Lands Her First Title Opportunity
Sian O'Toole: "I’ve spent my whole life fighting for this dream, and I’m going to keep fighting for it." Sian O'Toole last fought in July 2025. A successful defence of her Midlands Area featherweight title against Doina Costin in Wolverhampton. It should have been the catalyst for more. A fighter who had aspirations of fighting … Continue reading Sian O’Toole: “I’ve spent my whole life fighting for this dream, and I’m going to keep fighting for it.”
Claressa Shields: Undisputed The recent retirement of Katie Taylor has left clarity at the top of the pound-for-pound rankings. Depending on the outlet, Taylor and Claressa Shields were often in competition for the top spot. Opinions varied. In truth, both fighters had an incredibly strong case. But with Taylor walking away after that truly wonderful, … Continue reading Claressa Shields: Undisputed
Jessica Barry: "I said from the start I wanted to prove my level and make a statement, and I did exactly that." It was her moment in the sun. The bright lights of a Most Valuable Promotions and Sky Sports production. Jake Paul was ringside. It was also a step up in class for Jessica … Continue reading Jessica Barry: “I said from the start I wanted to prove my level and make a statement, and I did exactly that.”
Stevie Morgan: Beyond The Ropes I've had to sadly write a few obituaries over the last year or so. Georgia O'Connor and Hannah Rapp spring to mind. Two fighters with their whole lives seemingly ahead of them. Both were taken from us far too soon. O'Connor, an unbeaten British fighter, was just 25 when her … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: Beyond The Ropes
Pat Brown vs. John Hedges: Big Fight Preview "The reality is one of these fighters is going to win, and one is going to lose,” Frank Smith said at Thursday's press conference in Manchester. It's an obvious statement. But it's a brutally honest one. Smith was talking about Saturday night's big domestic showdown between Pat Brown … Continue reading Pat Brown vs. John Hedges: Big Fight Preview
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 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." 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.”
