Nina Hughes: “I could be 50, and I would still beat Shannon Courtenay.”

Nina Hughes: "I could be 50, and I would still beat Shannon Courtenay." Nina Hughes is safely in retirement. Or is she? The former WBA world bantamweight champion last fought in May of 2025, a six-round points victory over Nicholine Achieng. It was a fight that brought Hughes back into the win column after back-to-back … Continue reading Nina Hughes: “I could be 50, and I would still beat Shannon Courtenay.”

Beyond The Ropes: Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper

Beyond The Ropes: Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper If women’s boxing is to thrive and not merely survive, the female side of the sport badly needs rivalries. It needs great fights. With Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper, we seemingly have that in abundance. Dubois and Harper will form part of a new beginning for Sky … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper

Elizabeth Oshoba: “This year, I am looking forward to fighting for world titles.”

Elizabeth Oshoba: "This year, I am looking forward to fighting for world titles." Elizabeth Oshoba hasn't been seen inside a boxing ring since March of 2025. But after signing with Jake Paul and his Most Valuable Promotions last year, business will start to pick up in 2026. "Signing with Jake Paul will change a lot … Continue reading Elizabeth Oshoba: “This year, I am looking forward to fighting for world titles.”

Shannon Taylor: “My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further.”

Shannon Taylor: "My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further."A one-time mechanic, now a professional boxer, Shannon Taylor is about to take the next step in her fighting career.  Like many, boxing has helped Taylor outside of the ring. "I went from doing a … Continue reading Shannon Taylor: “My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further.”

MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS BRINGS ITS FIRST-EVER EVENT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM FEATURING HISTORIC DOUBLE MAIN EVENT OF CAROLINE DUBOIS VS. TERRI HARPER AND ELLIE SCOTNEY VS. MAYELLI FLORES, LIVE FROM OLYMPIA, LONDON ON SUNDAY, APRIL 5 ON SKY SPORTS UK

MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS BRINGS ITS FIRST-EVER EVENT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM FEATURING HISTORIC DOUBLE MAIN EVENT OF CAROLINE DUBOIS VS. TERRI HARPER AND ELLIE SCOTNEY VS. MAYELLI FLORES, LIVE FROM OLYMPIA, LONDON ON SUNDAY, APRIL 5 ON SKY SPORTS UK Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper’s long-anticipated meeting set for unified lightweight world title; MVP’s unified … Continue reading MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS BRINGS ITS FIRST-EVER EVENT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM FEATURING HISTORIC DOUBLE MAIN EVENT OF CAROLINE DUBOIS VS. TERRI HARPER AND ELLIE SCOTNEY VS. MAYELLI FLORES, LIVE FROM OLYMPIA, LONDON ON SUNDAY, APRIL 5 ON SKY SPORTS UK

Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like.”

Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like." Defence is a large part of the life of Stephanie Mavromatis. By day, Mavromatis defends her clients in a courtroom. By night, she defends herself in a boxing ring. The 36-year-old is a defence solicitor. A day job that takes … Continue reading Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like.”

Beyond The Ropes: Francesca Hennessy

Beyond The Ropes: Francesca Hennessy It was incredibly hard-earned. An opponent who came with plenty of ambition. Highly ranked. Unbeaten. Ellie Bouttell left her adopted home in China and very nearly upset the upward trajectory of Francesca Hennessy. Bouttell was always a danger. Her resume told us that. Written off by many. The pre-fight odds … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Francesca Hennessy

Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London

Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London Francesca Hennessy survived the toughest test of her young career on Saturday night when she beat Ellie Bouttell by a majority decision at the Copper Box Arena live on BBC Two. It was a desperately close call for Hennessy, and the previously unbeaten Bouttell pushed her … Continue reading Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London

Francesca Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell: Big Fight Preview

Francesca Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell: Big Fight Preview The show goes on for Boxxer on Saturday night, and they deserve immense credit for not pulling a card that was left hanging by a thread when the scheduled main event between Adam Azim and Gustavo Lemos fell by the wayside over the weekend due to both … Continue reading Francesca Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell: Big Fight Preview

Juanita Stein: “I think it is a very authentic album, and I think the Howling Bells fans will respond to that. People who like Howling Bells will love the new music.”

Juanita Stein: "I think it is a very authentic album, and I think the Howling Bells fans will respond to that. People who like Howling Bells will love the new music.” A self-titled debut album in 2006 was critically acclaimed. The more expansive Radio Wars followed three years later, with The Loudest Engine and Heartstrings … Continue reading Juanita Stein: “I think it is a very authentic album, and I think the Howling Bells fans will respond to that. People who like Howling Bells will love the new music.”