Louise Orton Beats Amy Greatorex on Points A period of extreme frustration ended in Brentwood on Saturday night for the former amateur star Louise Orton on the latest Top Tier show. Orton took a thoroughly deserved 59-55 points decision over six rounds over the incredibly tough Amy Greatorex to move to 3-0 as a professional. … Continue reading Louise Orton Beats Amy Greatorex on Points
Fight Night For Harli Whitwell & Louise Orton The ten years of age difference should determine the relevant progression in the advancement of their respective careers. But the way boxing can and so often does work has left Louise Orton at practically the same stage as a fighter ten years her junior. Harli Whitwell at … Continue reading Fight Night For Harli Whitwell & Louise Orton
Matchroom Liverpool NXTGEN: Peter McGrail vs. Marc Leach Preview By Matt Elliott Matchroom head to Liverpool this weekend as they bring their NXTGEN concept to the Exhibition Centre, with Peter McGrail headlining the show against former British super bantamweight champion Marc Leach with the WBA International super bantamweight title on the line, and the fight … Continue reading Matchroom Liverpool NXTGEN: Peter McGrail vs. Marc Leach Preview
Hannah Robinson: "I am capable of winning a world title." The professional debut of the former amateur star Hannah Robinson has been a long time coming in many ways. A hometown maiden professional ring walk at the Rainton Arena for the Darlington native is fast approaching. "That's the thing that I am most excited about," … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “I am capable of winning a world title.”
Nicola Hopewell: "I went in there thinking nothing would stop me this time." The scars of battle were plainly visible. Two deep cuts that required multiple stitches greeted me over Zoom less than forty-eight hours after a fight that had earned Nicola Hopewell her first professional title. But those superficial wounds are, in many ways, … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: “I went in there thinking nothing would stop me this time.”
Adam Smith: “Cancer nearly killed me, but, in many ways, it’s given me a different perspective on life, and I’m now a much happier, calmer person.” By Matt Elliott The voice of Adam Smith is synonymous with boxing. The two just fit perfectly together, and one doesn’t feel quite the same without the other. Smith … Continue reading Adam Smith: “Cancer nearly killed me, but, in many ways, it’s given me a different perspective on life, and I’m now a much happier, calmer person.”
Linn Sandström: Against All Odds It's difficult to fully comprehend just how far Linn Sandström has come, not only in her inspirational boxing career but in life itself. Born in Brazil, within a matter of days, she was in Sweden courtesy of her adopted parents. Sandström became an international table tennis star during her time … Continue reading Linn Sandström: Against All Odds
Chantelle Reid: “Winning a gold medal is realistic. I am not going to Paris for anything less.” It is a quite remarkable story. Once a rising star. But Chantelle Reid was six years away from her sport due to a severe back injury. Reid only returned to boxing in early 2023. Expectations were probably low … Continue reading Chantelle Reid: “Winning a gold medal is realistic. I am not going to Paris for anything less.”
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: A Sign of the Times A multi-million dollar deal. Supporting a glorified freak show in a sport that far too often resembles a billion-dollar big top extravaganza. Nobody does it better, someone once sang. I doubt Carly Simon was referencing boxing in that timeless little number, but sometimes amidst all … Continue reading Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: A Sign of the Times
Nicola Hopewell Wins The Commonwealth Flyweight Title On Saturday night, at the second of asking Nicola Hopewell became a Commonwealth champion. A new weight brought the rewards at the Magna Centre in Rotherham on the latest GBM Sports show in a fight that left both title challengers with blood on their features at the end … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell Wins The Commonwealth Flyweight Title
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