Emma-Sue Greentree: “Boxing gives me structure, discipline, and excitement. It makes me feel like I can achieve anything.”

Emma-Sue Greentree: "Boxing gives me structure, discipline, and excitement. It makes me feel like I can achieve anything." It's been nearly two years since I caught up with Emma-Sue Greentree. The Australian had recently brought home a bronze medal from the World Amateur Championships. A relatively unknown fighter prior. Australia, no stranger to talent in … Continue reading Emma-Sue Greentree: “Boxing gives me structure, discipline, and excitement. It makes me feel like I can achieve anything.” →

A Boxing Memory: Natasha Jonas vs. Chris Namus

A Boxing Memory: Natasha Jonas vs. Chris Namus In early 2022, Natasha Jonas was facing her latest moment of truth. The headlines of 'Third Time Lucky' did the rounds. Jonas knew if she failed to claim a world title at the third attempt, there wouldn't be a fourth. This was it. A simple case of … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Natasha Jonas vs. Chris Namus →

Ruby Else-White: “It’s been my dream to win the Olympics so after I win gold I want to turn professional and win everything at one weight and then move up in weight and win everything at that weight.”

Ruby Else-White: "It's been my dream to win the Olympics so after I win gold I want to turn professional and win everything at one weight and then move up in weight and win everything at that weight." It was a few minutes spent idling away some loose time on my phone that brought Ruby … Continue reading Ruby Else-White: “It’s been my dream to win the Olympics so after I win gold I want to turn professional and win everything at one weight and then move up in weight and win everything at that weight.” →

Sam Hickey: “This time next year, I want to be knocking on the door for some belts and bringing a big fight to Scotland.”

Sam Hickey: “This time next year, I want to be knocking on the door for some belts and bringing a big fight to Scotland.” By Matt Elliott Scotland has produced its fair share of successful boxers over the years. From the late, great Ken Buchanan becoming the undisputed lightweight champion, to Ricky Burns winning world … Continue reading Sam Hickey: “This time next year, I want to be knocking on the door for some belts and bringing a big fight to Scotland.” →

Skye Nicolson: “All I can do is chase the Amanda Serrano fight until the day that she retires.”

Skye Nicolson: "All I can do is chase the Amanda Serrano fight until the day that she retires." The name of Amanda Serrano has never been far from the mouth of Skye Nicolson. Even a few years ago, when the Australian had only a handful of professional fights behind her, Serrano was already the intended … Continue reading Skye Nicolson: “All I can do is chase the Amanda Serrano fight until the day that she retires.” →

Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard: No Mas

Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard: No Mas Hugh McIlvanney was a true heavyweight of his craft. So eloquent and powerful with his words, he had few equals. The great wordsmith said of Sugar Ray Leonard after his frightening ordeal from the fists of Roberto Duran in their first meeting that Leonard had gone to … Continue reading Roberto Duran vs. Sugar Ray Leonard: No Mas →

Ringside Report: Harlem Eubank Makes a Winning Return in Newcastle

Ringside Report: Harlem Eubank Makes a Winning Return in Newcastle By Matt Elliott Harlem Eubank made a winning return to action after almost twelve months outside of the ring last night as he took a unanimous decision in an eight-round contest against Nurali Erdogan, a fight which won’t live long in the memory. It’s been … Continue reading Ringside Report: Harlem Eubank Makes a Winning Return in Newcastle →

Harem Eubank vs. Nurali Erodgan Preview

Harem Eubank vs. Nurali Erodgan Preview By Matt Elliott Harlem Eubank fights for the first time in 2024 this Friday as he takes on Nurali Erodgan at the Walker Activity Dome on the outskirts of Newcastle. Originally scheduled for Bolton, the event was rescheduled and moved north, allowing several local boxers to appear on the … Continue reading Harem Eubank vs. Nurali Erodgan Preview →

Natasha Jonas: Collision Course

Natasha Jonas: Collision Course A year that started on an incredible high. A fight of the year contender with Mikaela Mayer in her hometown in January. But a long period of frustration followed that incredibly hard-earned win over Mayer in Liverpool in defence of her IBF world welterweight title. Jonas and Mayer tried valiantly to … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: Collision Course →

Beyond The Ropes: The Curious Case of Women’s Boxing

Beyond The Ropes: The Curious Case of Women’s Boxing Women's boxing has struggled somewhat in 2024. Momentum has stalled. The whispers of discontent amongst various inactive fighters have only grown louder with each passing month. There are exceptions, of course, but fight purses remain low. Incredibly low for some. Winning and defending a world title … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: The Curious Case of Women’s Boxing →