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.”
Ricky Hatton: A Remembrance It's been a year since Ricky Hatton sadly passed away. The awful news stunned the boxing world. But in truth, it went far beyond our ever-declining boxing bubble. When the incredibly sad announcement broke on September 14th 2025, that Ricky Hatton had passed away at the young age of 46, it … Continue reading Ricky Hatton: A Remembrance
Linn Sandström: "Every time I was told no, I became even more determined to find another way." Earlier this month in New South Wales, Linn Sandström claimed the WBA interim flyweight title with a hard-earned points victory over Ruqsana Begum. For the 34-year-old, it is another successful chapter in her somewhat unlikely boxing career. "Overall, … Continue reading Linn Sandström: “Every time I was told no, I became even more determined to find another way.”
Gemma Brodie: "I did thousands of rounds of sparring, and I really miss it. I would love to be part of that life again." Women’s boxing is in a completely different place than it was twenty years ago. Seeing girls in a boxing gym isn't a rarity anymore. It's now the norm. If they want … Continue reading Gemma Brodie: “I did thousands of rounds of sparring, and I really miss it. I would love to be part of that life again.”
Ryan Garcia Stops Conor Benn in Two Rounds In many ways, Conor Benn was always rolling the dice on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The pre-fight odds always suggested it was going to be way too much for the British fighter, and so it proved. Ryan Garcia (26-2) retained his WBC … Continue reading Ryan Garcia Stops Conor Benn in Two Rounds
Hannah Robinson: Beyond The Ropes They say boxing is like any other business. In the early years, you make a loss. You have to put your own money in just to stay afloat. One fighter recently told me it would have cost her £1400 just for the privilege of being punched in the face. Trust … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: Beyond The Ropes
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