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
Gabriela Fundora vs. Jasmina Zapotoczna Clash For The Undisputed Flyweight Championship In November Gabriela Fundora needed a fresh challenge. Jasmina Zapotoczna just needed a fight. They now both have what they need. Fundora (18-0), the undefeated and undisputed flyweight champion of the world, will face Zapotoczna (10-1), the European champion, on November 20th at the … Continue reading Gabriela Fundora vs. Jasmina Zapotoczna Clash For The Undisputed Flyweight Championship In November
Louise Orton: A Story of Resilience I once labelled Louise Orton Britain’s unluckiest fighter. Five years on, I don’t think that tagline does her story justice. Nowhere close. Orton turned professional in 2019 with real hope. A two-time national champion. Big things were expected in the pro ranks. Hopes of winning world titles seemed more … Continue reading Louise Orton: A Story of Resilience
Ben Whittaker Survives A Real Scare Against Conor Wallace In Birmingham Conor Wallace (17-2) will regret not starting his serious work a little earlier on Saturday night at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. For nine rounds it was relatively one-sided. It was easy. Ben Whittaker (13-0-1) was cruising until he wasn't. Wallace threatened to do … Continue reading Ben Whittaker Survives A Real Scare Against Conor Wallace In Birmingham
Odel Kamara Beats Thodoris Ritzakis On His Professional Debut Odel Kamara walked out for his professional debut like a superstar in waiting. Heavily hyped. The 22-year-old had a lot of pressure on his shoulders heading into his fight with Thodoris Ritzakis on Saturday night at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. But Kamara fought with a … Continue reading Odel Kamara Beats Thodoris Ritzakis On His Professional Debut
Paige Murney Outpoints Linzi Buczynskyj in Birmingham Paige Murney ended her extended ring hiatus on Saturday night in Birmingham when she outpointed Linzi Buczynskyj over four good rounds. Murney lost a point in the 2nd round, which seemed somewhat harsh, but improved to 5-0 courtesy of a 38-37 scorecard. FightPost had it a little wider … Continue reading Paige Murney Outpoints Linzi Buczynskyj in Birmingham
