Beyond The Ropes: Jade Jones It was a train journey down to London on March 7th that brought Jade Jones onto my radar. Another trip to the 'big smoke' this time for a little trip to the Royal Albert Hall to cover the Boxxer all-female card. During that killing time part of that trip, I … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Jade Jones
Beyond The Ropes: Carmen Lynch It was just twenty-four hours removed from her first-ever visit to the Institute of Sport in Sheffield. A long trip to spar with the elite GB talent that resides in that famous gym. Carmen Lynch struggles to get quality spars in her native Wales as her reputation grows with each … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Carmen Lynch
Miranda Davies: "Boxing has helped save me through some tough times." Miranda Davies was once a county standard runner. Like many, she fell into boxing by chance. Davies has overcome much adversity in her life. A fighter in many ways. The 31-year-old was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Davies was always likely to have a life … Continue reading Miranda Davies: “Boxing has helped save me through some tough times.”
Beyond The Ropes: Elisha & Mackensie Walton One family. Two fighters. This is the story of the fighting twins. The 14-year-old twin sisters have got thirty-one fights between them. Elisha, with sixteen fights. Mackensie has had one fight less. Where were you born? We were born in Middlesbrough at the James Cook Hospital. We were … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Elisha & Mackensie Walton
Beyond The Ropes: Preya Dhanecha I am probably on a bit of a crusade. Within the often-neglected world of women's boxing, I am on a mission to tell as many stories as I can. Sometimes, you just stumble on a little gem of a tale. The story of Preya Dhanecha is one such story. The 43-year-old … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Preya Dhanecha
Beyond The Ropes: Antonia Kay When I first spoke to Antonia Kay, there were dreams of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sadly for Kay, those hopes ended in disappointment. A period of reflection followed. A much-needed break from boxing. But now she is back. A National Championship has already been secured. But she wants … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Antonia Kay
Beyond The Ropes: Amelia Kennedy Cambridgeshire-born Amelia Kennedy spent twelve years playing tennis, including a period of time representing her county. It was during those brutal COVID-19 times that Kennedy found boxing. Now, the 25-year-old has ambitions of winning a National title and representing her country. Kennedy found sport at an early age. "I was … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Amelia Kennedy
Beyond The Ropes: Jasmine Poole Jasmine Poole comes from a family with a high-level sporting background. It was perhaps always somewhat inevitable that the 24-year-old would follow in her parent's footsteps. And she has. Poole is now thirty-four fights and multiple honours into her boxing career. There are dreams of competing on the Commonwealth and … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Jasmine Poole
Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I felt so honoured and special by just being there and being part of that massive show. That's why I couldn't stop smiling. And I still can't stop smiling." It was the biggest stage of her fighting life. The iconic Royal Albert Hall. A Friday night that served up the Boxxer all-female show … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I felt so honoured and special by just being there and being part of that massive show. That’s why I couldn’t stop smiling. And I still can’t stop smiling.”
Mikiah Kreps: "I want my name to be cemented next to the greats of women’s boxing." After seventy-five fights as a highly decorated amateur, Mikiah Kreps made the perhaps inevitable decision to turn professional in 2020. It was always a move that was likely to come at some stage. Those thoughts had been there for … Continue reading Mikiah Kreps: “I want my name to be cemented next to the greats of women’s boxing.”
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