Beyond The Ropes: Nicola Hopewell It was her big moment. The long-time dream to fight on a Matchroom show had finally arrived. But last Saturday night didn't go her way. Shannon Ryan was too much for Nicola Hopewell. Ryan stopped Hopewell in two rounds in Wolverhampton. But despite the obvious disappointment and the manner of … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Nicola Hopewell
Don’t Blink: Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois Big Fight Preview
Don't Blink: Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois Big Fight Preview Don't blink, is, for once, an accurate and appropriate tagline for a big fight. At any second, it could be over. One punch could render anything that came before irrelevant. Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois have the power to end the fight at any stage. … Continue reading Don’t Blink: Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois Big Fight Preview
Mae Astbury: “I still want to become a champion. I have got even more to prove now. Not to other people, but to myself.”
Mae Astbury: "I still want to become a champion. I have got even more to prove now. Not to other people, but to myself." I've done many an interview after a defeat. Some have been incredibly difficult. Tears have flowed. The words didn't. At least, not the right ones. But even in defeat, fighters can … Continue reading Mae Astbury: “I still want to become a champion. I have got even more to prove now. Not to other people, but to myself.”
Beyond The Ropes: Megan Redstall vs. Maiseyrose Courtney
Beyond The Ropes: Megan Redstall vs. Maiseyrose Courtney The upcoming fight between Megan Redstall and Maiseyrose Courtney is not only a good fight between two good fighters, but it also has the potential to open the door for similar fights down the road. You would suspect Jasmina Zapotoczna, Chloe Watson, and Nicola Hopewell would all … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Megan Redstall vs. Maiseyrose Courtney
Maiseyrose Courtney: “I’ll fight anyone, but ideally I want to fight someone who has something of value. I want meaningful fights.”
Maiseyrose Courtney: "I'll fight anyone, but ideally I want to fight someone who has something of value. I want meaningful fights." It's been an incredibly frustrating time of late for Maiseyrose Courtney. A period of injuries and fights falling through has restricted her ring activity. Courtney only had two fights in 2025, but her return … Continue reading Maiseyrose Courtney: “I’ll fight anyone, but ideally I want to fight someone who has something of value. I want meaningful fights.”
Could Shannon Ryan vs. Emma Dolan Be Next?
Could Shannon Ryan vs. Emma Dolan Be Next? After stopping Nicola Hopewell in two rounds on Saturday night in Wolverhampton, Shannon Ryan has many options ahead of her. A shot at the IBF world super-flyweight title could be imminent. But if that maiden opportunity on the world stage is later rather than sooner, a rematch … Continue reading Could Shannon Ryan vs. Emma Dolan Be Next?
Ringside Report: Tiah-Mai Ayton Stops Stevi Levy in Four Rounds
Ringside Report: Tiah-Mai Ayton Stops Stevi Levy in Four Rounds Tiah-Mai Ayton demonstrated a little more of her star quality on Saturday night when she stopped the incredibly tough Stevi Levy in four rounds on Saturday night in Wolverhampton live on DAZN. Levy never went down and was stopped on her feet after being rescued … Continue reading Ringside Report: Tiah-Mai Ayton Stops Stevi Levy in Four Rounds
Ringside Report: Shannon Ryan Stops Nicola Hopewell in Wolverhampton
Ringside Report: Shannon Ryan Stops Nicola Hopewell in Wolverhampton The long-awaited debut on a Matchroom show ended early for Nicola Hopewell when she was stopped in two rounds by the impressive Shannon Ryan in Wolverhampton on Saturday night. Ryan was too fast, too big, and ultimately too good for Hopewell. A fight that highlighted that … Continue reading Ringside Report: Shannon Ryan Stops Nicola Hopewell in Wolverhampton
Tiah-Mai Ayton: “I have had pressure my whole life. I set very high standards.”
Tiah-Mai Ayton: "I have had pressure my whole life. I set very high standards." Tiah-Mai Ayton has fight number six this weekend at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton. The 19-year-old blue-chip prospect has been hailed as a future superstar. A can't-miss prospect who is tipped to win multiple world titles. Ayton blew away her first … Continue reading Tiah-Mai Ayton: “I have had pressure my whole life. I set very high standards.”
Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Shannon Ryan vs. Nicola Hopewell
Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Shannon Ryan vs. Nicola Hopewell It might be a little way down the main card on Saturday night at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, but the fight between Shannon Ryan and Nicola Hopewell still offers plenty of intrigue and importance. Ryan has the opportunity to build on her recent victory … Continue reading Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Shannon Ryan vs. Nicola Hopewell









