Fran Hennessy: “I want to be the undisputed champion of the world. If I didn’t believe I could do that, then I wouldn’t be in the sport.”

Fran Hennessy: "I want to be the undisputed champion of the world. If I didn’t believe I could do that, then I wouldn’t be in the sport." By Garry White Carrying a big recognisable surname can be a blessing and a curse. In the boxing world, just think of a younger Eubank or a Benn, … Continue reading Fran Hennessy: “I want to be the undisputed champion of the world. If I didn’t believe I could do that, then I wouldn’t be in the sport.” →

Jake Peacock: “I’m going to smash this guy, then after the fight I’m going to grab the mic and ask for a top 10 guy.”

Jake Peacock: “I’m going to smash this guy, then after the fight I’m going to grab the mic and ask for a top 10 guy.” By Cameron Black Jake Peacock burst onto the ONE Championship scene with a dominant victory against Kohei Shinjo in what was an emphatic debut performance. The Muay Thai specialist was initially … Continue reading Jake Peacock: “I’m going to smash this guy, then after the fight I’m going to grab the mic and ask for a top 10 guy.” →

Shona Whitwell: A New Beginning

Shona Whitwell: A New Beginning It's been a tough year for Shona Whitwell. It started with dreams of Paris and a place on the Olympic podium. Those hopes were cruelly extinguished when the Amy Broadhurst saga began. Whitwell was a victim of the sometimes heartless search for medals and funding. The powers that be thought … Continue reading Shona Whitwell: A New Beginning →

Sheffield United: A New Beginning

Sheffield United: A New Beginning The end of last season always felt like the end of an era. All the excitement of the previous season and promotion to the Premier League was quickly extinguished as the majority quickly realised we were, in simple terms, out of our depth. The gap between the two top leagues … Continue reading Sheffield United: A New Beginning →

Will Crolla: “I believe I can go all the way, otherwise, I wouldn’t be in boxing, I would go out and get a proper job rather than get punched in the head for a living.”

Will Crolla: “I believe I can go all the way, otherwise, I wouldn’t be in boxing, I would go out and get a proper job rather than get punched in the head for a living.” By Matt Elliott Boxing is a unique sport that requires fighters to have a certain mentality, where they can put … Continue reading Will Crolla: “I believe I can go all the way, otherwise, I wouldn’t be in boxing, I would go out and get a proper job rather than get punched in the head for a living.” →

Sheffield United: The Life of a Blade

Sheffield United: The Life of a Blade It was a summer's day in 1975 when it all started. The Anglo-Scottish Cup, a long-forgotten pre-season format. Blackburn Rovers the team of opposition. The brother-in-law, my little personal chaperone. I was just seven. An excited little kid attending his very first football match. I had no previous … Continue reading Sheffield United: The Life of a Blade →

Ginny Fuchs: A New Beginning

Ginny Fuchs: A New Beginning A cold January weekend in Liverpool. Ginny Fuchs had crossed the ocean not to fight but to support her partner in crime Mikaela Mayer. Mayer was on UK soil once again to try and wrest the IBF world welterweight title from the tight grip of the hometown hero Natasha Jonas. … Continue reading Ginny Fuchs: A New Beginning →

Ebanie Bridges & The Art of Self-Promotion

Ebanie Bridges & The Art of Self-Promotion The online critics are many. But in many ways, they don't get it. In truth, they never did. Ebanie Bridges came to prominence during those fragile and harsh Covid times in 2020. A never-ending relentless drive of interviews. At all hours. The problematic Australian time zone had to … Continue reading Ebanie Bridges & The Art of Self-Promotion →

Rhiannon Dixon: Against All Odds

Rhiannon Dixon: Against All Odds The travelling faithful sang her name. She was a little embarrassed. The fight hotel bar had suddenly come to life. The midnight hour had already chimed. A steady stream of ever-increasing punters had made the short walk from the Manchester Arena. A post-fight scenario always holds some trepidation for this … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: Against All Odds →

Tysie Gallagher vs. Tori-Ellis Willetts: A Double-Title Showdown With Major Implications

Tysie Gallagher vs. Tori-Ellis Willetts: A Double-Title Showdown With Major Implications I've been extremely critical of late. After all the progress over the last few years, the female side of the sport is at somewhat of a crossroads. Interest from some of the major promoters seems to be waning. Fight dates are seemingly in decline. … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher vs. Tori-Ellis Willetts: A Double-Title Showdown With Major Implications →