Mikaela Mayer: "It makes sense to fight at 154. Chantelle has a belt there. We can unify the division." Mikaela Mayer will head back to UK soil on August 29th in Birmingham, to fight Chantelle Cameron in a big super-welterweight unification showdown between two pound-for-pound fighters. Mayer and Cameron will clash over ten two-minute rounds … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “It makes sense to fight at 154. Chantelle has a belt there. We can unify the division.”
Lynsey Perrin: “I want to go as far as I can go.”
Lynsey Perrin: "I want to go as far as I can go." They say age is just a number. Lynsey Perrin is a firm believer in that. A former amateur. Age restrictions put a halt to that. Perrin then wanted to turn professional under the traditional route. "I applied for a British Boxing Board of … Continue reading Lynsey Perrin: “I want to go as far as I can go.”
Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron Set For August 29th in Birmingham
Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron Set For August 29th in Birmingham For a brief moment last week, it looked as though it wouldn't get over the line. Chantelle Cameron wanted three-minute rounds. Mikaela Mayer was insisting on two-minute rounds. There was a real chance it would be another good fight that was lost in the … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron Set For August 29th in Birmingham
Stevie Morgan: “I want to fight Stephanie Han.”
Stevie Morgan: "I want to fight Stephanie Han." It was another day of training for the American lightweight contender Stevie Morgan. Even the supposed day of rest didn't apply to her. I caught up with Morgan on Sunday. Another session completed. More will follow. "I've got to keep moving, the 37-year-old told me over Zoom. … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “I want to fight Stephanie Han.”
Beyond The Ropes: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson
Beyond The Ropes: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson It's been a long time coming, but finally, the much-anticipated rematch between Troy Williamson and Callum Simpson has been signed, sealed, and delivered. A lot has changed since Williamson upset the script in December and stopped the previously unbeaten Simpson in ten rounds after a pulsating battle … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson
Christina Desmond: “It would be a dream to box on the undercard of Katie Taylor’s show.”
Christina Desmond: "It would be a dream to box on the undercard of Katie Taylor's show." After a highly successful amateur career that included nineteen national titles, Christina Desmond turned professional last year. It's been a highly encouraging start in her new world. Five fights. Five wins. The 30-year-old welterweight contender is showing real signs … Continue reading Christina Desmond: “It would be a dream to box on the undercard of Katie Taylor’s show.”
Louise Creaven: “It would mean absolutely everything to be on that Katie Taylor card at Croke Park.”
Louise Creaven: "It would mean absolutely everything to be on that Katie Taylor card at Croke Park." Louise Creaven turned professional in 2024 and has made a solid start in the pro ranks. A debut victory overUsanakorn Thawilsuhannawang was followed by two more wins before an early setback last year. The still-unbeaten Sheilla Yama outpointed … Continue reading Louise Creaven: “It would mean absolutely everything to be on that Katie Taylor card at Croke Park.”
Josh Padley: Beyond The Ropes
Josh Padley: Beyond The Ropes There was a time when a European title fight would be celebrated. But in this modern era of endless and often tiresome social media comments, it's often viewed as not enough to carry a show. Maybe they have a point. Maybe we have just been spoiled. We have a little … Continue reading Josh Padley: Beyond The Ropes
Sarah Murphy: “I would love nothing more than to be on the Katie Taylor card.”
Sarah Murphy: "I would love nothing more than to be on the Katie Taylor card." I first interviewed Sarah Murphy last August, just prior to her professional debut. Murphy had her maiden ring walk in the paid ranks a few months later, and got her pro career off to a promising start with an emphatic … Continue reading Sarah Murphy: “I would love nothing more than to be on the Katie Taylor card.”
Katie Taylor: Croke Park. Finally.
Katie Taylor: Croke Park. Finally. It has a tagline of 'It's Time'; in truth, it should read, 'About Time.' Croke Park is finally hers. Somewhat belatedly, Katie Taylor has finally got her wish. The perfect setting for the final dance. One last showcase for a fighter who is probably the most important fighter on her … Continue reading Katie Taylor: Croke Park. Finally.









