Fabio Wardley: Beyond The Ropes Fabio Wardley has achieved much, if not all, of his unlikely success on his unshakable self-belief. A firm conviction that no matter how hard it gets inside a boxing ring, he will find what he needs to pull off a remarkable victory. Even in that incredibly brutal first fight with … Continue reading Fabio Wardley: Beyond The Ropes
Daylight Robbery: Michael Gomez Jnr Denied a Deserved Victory on Saturday Night Robbery is an overused term in boxing. It's thrown around far too easily. A close fight doesn't constitute a fighter being denied a rightful victory. But at the O2 Arena on Saturday night, we saw a heavy dose of daylight robbery. Michael Gomez … Continue reading Daylight Robbery: Michael Gomez Jnr Denied a Deserved Victory on Saturday Night
Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Two Rounds Fabio Wardley (20-2-1) badly needed a good start in his much-anticipated rematch against Daniel Dubois (24-3) on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London. Sadly for him, it didn't come. In truth, it couldn't have started any worse for him. Dubois landed one almighty right hand … Continue reading Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Two Rounds
Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I am ready for the fight of my life.""I am good. I am very good, actually. Finally." They were the opening words of Jasmina Zapotoczna as we connected over Zoom. That seemingly permanent smile beaming even brighter. Finally, being the key word. After what must have seemed like an eternity for any fight … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I am ready for the fight of my life.”
Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Their first fight was either highly entertaining or deeply uncomfortable. Your viewpoint is largely dependent on whether your mind is focused on the here and now. Or what will come further down the line. Eleven rounds that will undoubtedly take its toll on both the … Continue reading Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley: Big Fight Preview & Prediction
Christina Desmond: History & More Christina Desmond and Louise Creaven created a little slice of history in Cork on Friday night. The first-ever all-Irish title fight on the female side of the sport. It was Desmond who left the ring as the BUI Irish super-lightweight champion courtesy of unanimous scorecards of 99-92, 99-91, and 99-91. … Continue reading Christina Desmond: History & More
Liv Holmes: Beyond The Ropes It was a slow start in the professional ranks for the eight-time National amateur champion. But Liv Holmes has found some semblance of activity, and hopes are high that the 24-year-old Liverpool fighter can get herself into the title picture in the next twelve months. The unbeaten prospect will have … Continue reading Liv Holmes: Beyond The Ropes
Mary Koller: "I would love to be a world champion." "It was a lot of fun," Mary Koller says of her professional debut. Earlier this month in Oklahoma, Koller stopped Sharina Allsbrook in just sixty seconds. A maiden ring walk in the pro ranks that couldn't have gone any better for the 31-year-old American. Koller … Continue reading Mary Koller: “I would love to be a world champion.”
Rhiannon Dixon Returns In Liverpool On November 21st The former WBO world lightweight champion Rhiannon Dixon will end a two-year extended ring hiatus on November 21st in Liverpool. It's a 'comeback' that Dixon hopes will end with her being crowned a two-division world champion. Dixon will take the first tentative steps back to world title … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon Returns In Liverpool On November 21st
Monique Bovino: Behind The Microphone Our initials are the same. Our alarm clocks both go off at the same unearthly and unhealthy hour. An early morning start for the day job, before we both begin the media obligations in the world of combat sports. We are, in truth, 10,000 miles away, residing on different corners … Continue reading Monique Bovino: Behind The Microphone
