Lucy Kings-Wheatley: "I am aiming for that gold medal." Lucy Kings-Wheatley will very shortly be heading to Glasgow to compete in the Commonwealth Games. The 23-year-old has had a difficult time of late; being selected to fight for her country carries a deeper meaning. "I've never really had the chance to represent England," Kings-Wheatley told … Continue reading Lucy Kings-Wheatley: “I am aiming for that gold medal.”
Conor McGregor: Beyond The Cage They say time waits for no man. Conor McGregor will hope this doesn't apply to him this weekend in Las Vegas at UFC 329. The odds very much say that McGregor will become another victim of Father Time. The 37-year-old Irishman returns after five years away to rematch Max Holloway … Continue reading Conor McGregor: Beyond The Cage
Harli Whitwell: Beyond The Ropes Harli Whitwell reached another milestone this week. The unbeaten super-featherweight prospect turned 26 on Thursday. Whitwell will hope that she gets a belated birthday present later this year, when all being well, she can pick up the pieces of her highly promising boxing career. Whitwell hasn't boxed since April 2024. … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: Beyond The Ropes
Carys Mainwaring: "I am proud of myself for what I have done and achieved." It came as somewhat of a surprise when the elite amateur Carys Mainwaring announced her retirement from boxing a few weeks ago. At just 25, Mainwaring was seemingly heading into her peak years. "I kind of fell out of love with … Continue reading Carys Mainwaring: “I am proud of myself for what I have done and achieved.”
Ebanie Bridges: Unfinished Business Ebanie Bridges knows she is at the tail end of her boxing career. Bridges will turn 40 in September. The clock is ticking. And loudly. But there are remnants of unfinished business. A few little things to achieve before the retirement call comes. One more run at trying to become a … Continue reading Ebanie Bridges: Unfinished Business
Emma-Sue Greentree: "I have two big goals. To win an Olympic medal and to become a world champion." The Commonwealth Games are fast-approaching for Emma-Sue Greentree. A trip to Glasgow, for the next step of her flourishing boxing career. Greentree will represent her native Australia, and a long-time ambition has now been realised. "Being selected … Continue reading Emma-Sue Greentree: “I have two big goals. To win an Olympic medal and to become a world champion.”
Lauren Mackie: "I have grown up watching the Commonwealth Games, so it has always been a dream of mine to compete." Lauren Mackie has already tasted much success in her flourishing boxing career. The 20-year-old is a national champion and has won medals on the European and World stage. But Mackie is only just getting … Continue reading Lauren Mackie: “I have grown up watching the Commonwealth Games, so it has always been a dream of mine to compete.”
Ruby White: "I was lost for words when I got the call that I had been selected." Ruby White is a seven-time national champion, and claimed gold at the 2024 World U19 championships in America. But the 19-year-old is now looking forward to an even bigger stage. White has been selected to represent England in … Continue reading Ruby White: “I was lost for words when I got the call that I had been selected.”
Shona Whitwell: "If Harli and I could get on the same show, that would be unreal." In April, Shona Whitwell impressively moved to 3-0 when she stopped Joanna Fraszczak in the 6th and final round of their fight in Northampton. It was her second consecutive inside-the-distance victory. After a slow start to her professional career, … Continue reading Shona Whitwell: “If Harli and I could get on the same show, that would be unreal.”
Elise Glynn: "It means a lot to be selected for the Commonwealth Games." Elise Glynn will soon be heading to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games. The 24-year-old will look to take the next step in her career in Scotland. An elite amateur who has always carried lofty ambitions. "It means a lot to be selected … Continue reading Elise Glynn: “It means a lot to be selected for the Commonwealth Games.”
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