Hannah Robinson: Just Getting Started Hannah Robinson experienced a more than frustrating start to her professional career in 2024. The former two-time National amateur champion turned over last year, but the current state of play with women's boxing in the somewhat restricted UK market only offered up two outings for the former amateur star. But … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: Just Getting Started
Alice Pumphrey: "I’m 100% confident I’ll be coming home with another world championship gold medal." In 2024, Alice Pumphrey travelled to America and came home with a gold medal at the World U19 Championships. In September, Pumphrey will head to Liverpool, hoping to do the exact same thing at the World Senior Championships. The once-promising … Continue reading Alice Pumphrey: “I’m 100% confident I’ll be coming home with another world championship gold medal.”
Laylie Heath: "I just want to see where I can go. I believe I can reach the top and win world titles." The Sunderland-born Laylie Heath is the latest female fighter to announce that she is leaving the amateur ranks to join the ever-increasing professional ranks. The four-time National champion will be a welcome addition … Continue reading Laylie Heath: “I just want to see where I can go. I believe I can reach the top and win world titles.”
Will Crolla: "I thought my world had ended. I was tired. I was flat. But there are no excuses, and I will be back." The AO Arena in Manchester was virtually deserted when Will Crolla was scouting his surroundings last month. Crolla looked confident. He shadowboxed a little, a fighter seemingly on the rise. An … Continue reading Will Crolla: “I thought my world had ended. I was tired. I was flat. But there are no excuses, and I will be back.”
Charlotte Johnson: "I train every day like I am fighting for a world title anyway. When I do something, I definitely put my all into it." Charlotte Johnson doesn't have to box. A thriving career as a finance broker, Johnson has a successful life away from her sport of choice. But boxing is her passion. … Continue reading Charlotte Johnson: “I train every day like I am fighting for a world title anyway. When I do something, I definitely put my all into it.”
Behind The Ropes: Jasmina Zapotoczna “I feel like I was born to perform," Jasmina Zapotoczna told me in March. "I like showing my skills to an audience." But the European flyweight champion hasn't had the opportunity to showcase her immense skills since she recorded the biggest win of her career at the Royal Albert Hall … Continue reading Behind The Ropes: Jasmina Zapotoczna
Stephanie Simon: “Boxing is hard, and it can be dangerous, but when you’ve had responsibility for the lives of others, well, that’s totally different.” By Matt Elliott The world of boxing media can be a wonderful thing at times. Being able to speak with professional athletes who pour their heart and soul into the sport … Continue reading Stephanie Simon: “Boxing is hard, and it can be dangerous, but when you’ve had responsibility for the lives of others, well, that’s totally different.”
Sammy Worthington: "I’m the champion in waiting, so whatever Katie decides to do, I’m just biding my time until I either fight for the belt or she relinquishes the title. Either way, I’m ready." Sammy Worthington got the biggest victory of her career this past weekend in Detroit, with a hard-earned majority decision over Victoire … Continue reading Sammy Worthington: “I’m the champion in waiting, so whatever Katie decides to do, I’m just biding my time until I either fight for the belt or she relinquishes the title. Either way, I’m ready.”
Mya Bushell: “Boxing keeps me disciplined." Mya Bushell was born in Bridgend in South Wales twenty years ago. A sporting life that started in rugby has now transitioned into boxing. Bushell is only two years and six fights into her boxing life, but already, she is dreaming of representing her country at the highest level … Continue reading Mya Bushell: “Boxing keeps me disciplined.”
Undisputed: Claressa Shields 'I'll make a believer out of you.' The words on a social media post from Claressa Shields after another display of sheer dominance on Saturday night. The incredible, untouched, and unmatched resume of Shields surely makes you believe. But at 30, the American wants even more. Lani Daniels, the reigning IBF light-heavyweight … Continue reading Undisputed: Claressa Shields
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