Beyond The Ropes: Tori-Ellis Willetts Everything was going according to plan for Tori-Ellis Willetts. Unbeaten in five fights. The big fight had finally arrived. Tysie Gallagher, a former world title challenger, was defending her Commonwealth super-bantamweight title against the unbeaten Willetts. A 50/50 fight on paper. Willetts was beyond confident. But the fight last September … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Tori-Ellis Willetts
Kacie Doocey: "I want to build a legacy. I am confident I can be a world champion." Kacie Doocey is another fighter from the Stefy Bull production line. The 22-year-old will make her professional debut next month. A hometown appearance at the Magna Centre, that the Rotherham-born fighter will hope is the start of a … Continue reading Kacie Doocey: “I want to build a legacy. I am confident I can be a world champion.”
Beyond The Ropes: Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan 'When I looked at the state of women's MMA, what I saw was that it was missing rivalries or anything theatrical about it.' Ronda Rousey Mikaela Mayer is no stranger to a great rivalry. In her mind, they are encouraged. Mayer needs them. Not just for commercial … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan
The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters: 1: Chantelle Cameron2: Natasha Jonas3: Ellie Scotney4: Caroline Dubois5: Lauren Price6: Sandy Ryan7: Terri Harper8: Rhiannon Dixon9: Nina Hughes10: Chloe Watson After a beyond-difficult 2024 for the female side of the sport, 2025 promises a whole lot more. Caroline Dubois and Ellie Scotney have already made an appearance. … Continue reading The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters
Lily Dolling: "I want to become a world champion, and I would like to do it in multiple weight classes as well." Born in Hillingdon, Lily was seemingly destined for a football career. A prolific striker at National League level. "I loved it. Every team I played for, in every single season, I was the … Continue reading Lily Dolling: “I want to become a world champion, and I would like to do it in multiple weight classes as well.”
April Napthine: "Boxing has given me so many things, both physically and mentally." It's been nearly a year since I caught up with the Australian April Napthine. A winning professional debut had been safely secured. “My professional debut was so much fun,” Napthine said of her first fight in the paid ranks. A points win over … Continue reading April Napthine: “Boxing has given me so many things, both physically and mentally.”
Harli Whitwell Signs With Johnny Clark The unbeaten super-featherweight prospect Harli Whitwell has made a significant move in her highly-promising career. Whitwell has signed with Johnny Clark, and Clark will co-manage Whitwell with her father, Stephen Whitwell. The super-featherweight hopeful will continue to fight on Clark's Top Tier shows, with the ultimate aim of getting … Continue reading Harli Whitwell Signs With Johnny Clark
Jasmina Zapotoczna: "It's a big card at a big venue, and I think Chloe Watson and I are just perfect for this show." "I have been super-excited all day because it's finally been announced. Honestly, I am over the moon." The opening words of a beyond happy Jasmina Zapotoczna. Zapotoczna had finally had her next … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “It’s a big card at a big venue, and I think Chloe Watson and I are just perfect for this show.”
Sammy Worthington: “It’s been incredible working with Claressa." Sammy Worthington was unbeaten in eight fights when I first spoke to her over Zoom in June of last year. Worthington had just become the first fighter to be signed to T-Rex Promotions, the new promotional company formed by Claressa Shields. Three fights and three wins in … Continue reading Sammy Worthington: “It’s been incredible working with Claressa.”
Linn Sandström: "So many people have doubted me in this sport, and here I am." The story of Linn Sandström is already unique and quite extraordinary. Sandström was once an international table tennis star before she moved her entire life to Australia and found boxing. Although, in truth, it was boxing that found her. I've … Continue reading Linn Sandström: “So many people have doubted me in this sport, and here I am.”
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