Avril Mathie: “I don’t think there is another boxer who had more fun with their journey than I did. I am at peace with it all.”

Avril Mathie: "I don't think there is another boxer who had more fun with their journey than I did. I am at peace with it all." In many ways, it was a decision that was a long time coming. A reluctance to call time on a boxing career that had given her … Continue reading Avril Mathie: “I don’t think there is another boxer who had more fun with their journey than I did. I am at peace with it all.” →

Nina Hughes: The Last Dance

Nina Hughes: The Last Dance The recent retirement call Nina Hughes made always had a touch of the inevitable about it. The last dance against the Kenyan Nicholine Achieng summed up much of the latter part of the career of the former WBA world bantamweight champion. In simple terms, it wasn't supposed to be like … Continue reading Nina Hughes: The Last Dance →

Daryle Mary Jobling: “My goal was always to go to the Olympics.”

Daryle Mary Jobling: "My goal was always to go to the Olympics." Around ten years ago, Daryle Mary Jobling seemingly had the boxing world at her feet. There were dreams of going to the European Championships, and there were even thoughts of competing on the Olympic stage. But then a serious knee injury that occurred … Continue reading Daryle Mary Jobling: “My goal was always to go to the Olympics.” →

Donald McRae: The Last Bell, Life, Death and Boxing

Donald McRae: The Last Bell, Life, Death and Boxing The sound of the latest Donald McRae long-form offering dropping through my letterbox is always incredibly welcomed. When his latest book on the Noble Art, surely a moniker that has more than a touch of irony, arrived at my fixed abode, the joy was still there. … Continue reading Donald McRae: The Last Bell, Life, Death and Boxing →

Rebecca Cawley: “I have that itch to get back in the ring again and see where it takes me.”

Rebecca Cawley: "I have that itch to get back in the ring again and see where it takes me." Rebecca Cawley grew up in Ireland, had spells in America, New Zealand, and now resides in Perth in Australia. Cawley was once a promising amateur boxer, but university and life itself got in the way. But … Continue reading Rebecca Cawley: “I have that itch to get back in the ring again and see where it takes me.” →

Georgia Cardinali: A Life Taken When It Had So Much More To Give

Georgia Cardinali: A Life Taken When It Had So Much More To Give “There’s really no easy way to say this, but I have cancer.” A social media post in February that changed everything. You just knew that Georgia Cardinali (O'Connor) would fight to the very end. And she did. Georgia was told her cancer … Continue reading Georgia Cardinali: A Life Taken When It Had So Much More To Give →

Beyond The Ropes: Alana Moussa

Beyond The Ropes: Alana Moussa For Alana Moussa, boxing was a hobby before it became her job. There was no desire to fight until she watched Holly Holm end the UFC bantamweight title reign of Ronda Rousey. And then, everything changed for Moussa. The 26-year-old was born in Melbourne, Australia. "I had a great upbringing,” … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Alana Moussa →

Chantelle Cameron: “Now that I have signed with MVP, I think the big fights will now happen for me.”

Chantelle Cameron: "Now that I have signed with MVP, I think the big fights will now happen for me." It was the two-year anniversary of her most famous night when I caught up with Chantelle Cameron over Zoom. The fight that ended in euphoric celebrations. A long-awaited homecoming ruined for the hometown hero. Cameron travelled … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “Now that I have signed with MVP, I think the big fights will now happen for me.” →

Mikaela Mayer: The Five Fights To Make

Mikaela Mayer: The Five Fights To Make Mikaela Mayer is seemingly a fighter reborn. The two impressive victories over Sandy Ryan have revitalised a career that was somewhat flagging not so long ago. Two years in the boxing wilderness left the former unified world super-featherweight champion trying to unlock doors that wouldn't quite open for … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: The Five Fights To Make →

Tysie Gallagher: “If I execute what I’ve been showing in the gym, I feel like this could be my best performance so far.”

Tysie Gallagher: “If I execute what I’ve been showing in the gym, I feel like this could be my best performance so far.” By Matt Elliott GBM Sports has been on quite the rise over the last couple of years. From their launch in 2022, Izzy Asif has succeeded in becoming a disruptor, signing emerging … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher: “If I execute what I’ve been showing in the gym, I feel like this could be my best performance so far.” →