Author: FightPost: MMA & Boxing News

Since entering the world of boxing media in 2015, I have written for Behind the Gloves, Boxing Social and I am current contributing to Boxing News, alongside my work for FightPost.

MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS SIGNS ENGLISH BOXING PHENOM, UNIFIED SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ELLIE SCOTNEY

MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS SIGNS ENGLISH BOXING PHENOM, UNIFIED SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ELLIE SCOTNEY IN LATEST WAVE OF COMMITMENTS TO ELITE WOMEN’S FIGHTERS MVP continues strengthening its roster, also signing American IBF bantamweight world champion Shurretta Metcalf, Spain’s WBA Interim world champion Jennifer Miranda, and Nigeria’s WBC Silver world champion Elizabeth Oshoba  Most Valuable Promotions … Continue reading MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS SIGNS ENGLISH BOXING PHENOM, UNIFIED SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION ELLIE SCOTNEY →

Beyond The Ropes: Charlie Sutton

Beyond The Ropes: Charlie Sutton It was perhaps always inevitable that the Bristol-born Charlie Sutton would find her way into some kind of career in a fighting environment. There were brief flirtations in the world of dance. But her calling lay elsewhere. "I started off with kickboxing when I was 4 years old," Sutton told … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Charlie Sutton →

Edith Buna Rogers: “Boxing gave me the confidence that I have now.”

Edith Buna Rogers: "Boxing gave me the confidence that I have now." I have been lucky to tell many great stories over the last ten years. To shine a light on the endless inspiring women behind those stories. Edith Buna Rogers is another to add to that ever-increasing list. The struggles of her life have … Continue reading Edith Buna Rogers: “Boxing gave me the confidence that I have now.” →

The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters

The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters March was an important month for women's boxing. It was a grand and much-needed relaunch for the female side of the sport. Boxxer put on another all-female extravaganza at the start of the month. It was a four-week period that ended with Mikaela Mayer removing all doubt in … Continue reading The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters →

Taylah Gentzen: “A world title isn’t just a dream. It’s the mission.”

Taylah Gentzen: “A world title isn’t just a dream. It’s the mission.” The story may differ, but boxing always seems to find a way in when it is most needed. Taylah Gentzen was perhaps in desperate need of the Noble Art when boxing came into her life. A toxic relationship had left her on the … Continue reading Taylah Gentzen: “A world title isn’t just a dream. It’s the mission.” →

Lekeisha Pergoliti: “I don’t box for the money; I box because I love it.”

Lekeisha Pergoliti: "I don’t box for the money; I box because I love it." Lekeisha Pergoliti once played football and baseball. A broken ankle when she was 14 prompted a move to boxing. Pergoliti is now a National Champion and dreaming of going to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Born in Bunbury, Western Australia, … Continue reading Lekeisha Pergoliti: “I don’t box for the money; I box because I love it.” →

Emma Dolan: “Once I get through Lauren, I want to be fighting for a world title this year. That’s my goal.”

Emma Dolan: “Once I get through Lauren, I want to be fighting for a world title this year. That’s my goal." By Garry White “They’re very clever at what they do, aren’t they?” remarks Emma Dolan of the movers and shakers outside of the ropes in boxing. But for clarity, these words are not meant … Continue reading Emma Dolan: “Once I get through Lauren, I want to be fighting for a world title this year. That’s my goal.” →

Mae Astbury: “It was an unforgettable night that has marked the beginning of my journey in professional boxing.”

Mae Astbury: "It was an unforgettable night that has marked the beginning of my journey in professional boxing." In many ways, it was a long time coming. A seemingly never-ending process to get a British Boxing Board of Control licence. It took time. Too much time, in truth. But Mae Astbury kept the faith, and … Continue reading Mae Astbury: “It was an unforgettable night that has marked the beginning of my journey in professional boxing.” →

The Greatest Female Fights of the Modern-Era

The Greatest Female Fights of the Modern-Era 1: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano The biggest female fight of all time. With unprecedented hype and anticipation, an iconic venue, it could all have blown up everyone’s faces. In many ways, it needed to deliver. It did, and then some. It delivered everything it promised and much … Continue reading The Greatest Female Fights of the Modern-Era →