Shannon Taylor: “My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further.”

Shannon Taylor: "My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further."A one-time mechanic, now a professional boxer, Shannon Taylor is about to take the next step in her fighting career.  Like many, boxing has helped Taylor outside of the ring. "I went from doing a … Continue reading Shannon Taylor: “My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further.” →

MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS BRINGS ITS FIRST-EVER EVENT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM FEATURING HISTORIC DOUBLE MAIN EVENT OF CAROLINE DUBOIS VS. TERRI HARPER AND ELLIE SCOTNEY VS. MAYELLI FLORES, LIVE FROM OLYMPIA, LONDON ON SUNDAY, APRIL 5 ON SKY SPORTS UK

MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS BRINGS ITS FIRST-EVER EVENT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM FEATURING HISTORIC DOUBLE MAIN EVENT OF CAROLINE DUBOIS VS. TERRI HARPER AND ELLIE SCOTNEY VS. MAYELLI FLORES, LIVE FROM OLYMPIA, LONDON ON SUNDAY, APRIL 5 ON SKY SPORTS UK Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper’s long-anticipated meeting set for unified lightweight world title; MVP’s unified … Continue reading MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS BRINGS ITS FIRST-EVER EVENT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM FEATURING HISTORIC DOUBLE MAIN EVENT OF CAROLINE DUBOIS VS. TERRI HARPER AND ELLIE SCOTNEY VS. MAYELLI FLORES, LIVE FROM OLYMPIA, LONDON ON SUNDAY, APRIL 5 ON SKY SPORTS UK →

Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like.”

Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like." Defence is a large part of the life of Stephanie Mavromatis. By day, Mavromatis defends her clients in a courtroom. By night, she defends herself in a boxing ring. The 36-year-old is a defence solicitor. A day job that takes … Continue reading Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Francesca Hennessy

Beyond The Ropes: Francesca Hennessy It was incredibly hard-earned. An opponent who came with plenty of ambition. Highly ranked. Unbeaten. Ellie Bouttell left her adopted home in China and very nearly upset the upward trajectory of Francesca Hennessy. Bouttell was always a danger. Her resume told us that. Written off by many. The pre-fight odds … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Francesca Hennessy →

Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London

Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London Francesca Hennessy survived the toughest test of her young career on Saturday night when she beat Ellie Bouttell by a majority decision at the Copper Box Arena live on BBC Two. It was a desperately close call for Hennessy, and the previously unbeaten Bouttell pushed her … Continue reading Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London →

Francesca Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell: Big Fight Preview

Francesca Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell: Big Fight Preview The show goes on for Boxxer on Saturday night, and they deserve immense credit for not pulling a card that was left hanging by a thread when the scheduled main event between Adam Azim and Gustavo Lemos fell by the wayside over the weekend due to both … Continue reading Francesca Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell: Big Fight Preview →

Juanita Stein: “I think it is a very authentic album, and I think the Howling Bells fans will respond to that. People who like Howling Bells will love the new music.”

Juanita Stein: "I think it is a very authentic album, and I think the Howling Bells fans will respond to that. People who like Howling Bells will love the new music.” A self-titled debut album in 2006 was critically acclaimed. The more expansive Radio Wars followed three years later, with The Loudest Engine and Heartstrings … Continue reading Juanita Stein: “I think it is a very authentic album, and I think the Howling Bells fans will respond to that. People who like Howling Bells will love the new music.” →

Ellie Bouttell: “I rate Fran very highly. I am excited to fight her.”

Ellie Bouttell: "I rate Fran very highly. I am excited to fight her." Ellie Bouttell is about to have the biggest fight of her career to date. The Nottinghamshire-born 29-year-old will travel to the Copper Box Arena in London this Saturday to take on the unbeaten Francesca Hennessy in a final eliminator for the WBC … Continue reading Ellie Bouttell: “I rate Fran very highly. I am excited to fight her.” →

Lillie Winch: “I want to be out as much as possible this year and hopefully fight for a title.”

Lillie Winch: “I want to be out as much as possible this year and hopefully fight for a title.” By Matt Elliott If you were to sit down and write out a list of the best female prospects in British boxing, there’s every chance that Lillie Winch’s name would be towards the very top. A … Continue reading Lillie Winch: “I want to be out as much as possible this year and hopefully fight for a title.” →