Emma Dolan vs. Shannon Ryan PreviewBy Alex Springer Emma Dolan defends her Commonwealth super-flyweight title against ShannonRyan on the undercard of another big domestic showdown between Tyler Denny and Felix Cash in Birmingham on Saturday night live on DAZN. Dolan and Ryan will also trade blows for the inaugural British super-flyweight title. Dolan, 6-0, won … Continue reading Emma Dolan vs. Shannon Ryan Preview
Caitlin Parker: "I want to win an Olympic gold medal more than anything. It's what I think about all the time. It's all I have ever dreamed of." I last interviewed the Australian Olympic hopeful Caitlin Parker nearly three years ago. Parker was then temporarily residing in Sheffield. The Australian team was in town. Moving … Continue reading Caitlin Parker: “I want to win an Olympic gold medal more than anything. It’s what I think about all the time. It’s all I have ever dreamed of.”
PARO: I’M TOP DOG AT 140LBS NOW Australian upsets Matias with stunning win in champs Puerto Rico homecoming Liam Paro says he’s the new top dog at 140lbs after a punch-perfect performance popped Subriel Matias’ Puerto Rico homecoming on Saturday night, after ripping the IBF World Junior-Welterweight title from the champion and becoming an overnight star in … Continue reading PARO: I’M TOP DOG AT 140LBS NOW
Kate McLaren: "I really want to be a world champion, and that takes sacrifice, hard work, and dedication, and that is what I am willing to do. I am all in." A lot has changed since I last spoke to Kate McLaren late last year. Last December, McLaren was still in the unbeaten ranks. Six … Continue reading Kate McLaren: “I really want to be a world champion, and that takes sacrifice, hard work, and dedication, and that is what I am willing to do. I am all in.”
Crystal Chambers: A New Beginning They say life begins at forty. But for Crystal Chambers, her boxing life began at forty-two. This coming weekend, Chambers will make her professional debut in Florida against fellow debutant Shamiah Jones. It is very much a story and a journey inspired by her late father, Jon Chambers. A talented … Continue reading Crystal Chambers: A New Beginning
Ringside Report: Chris Billam-Smith Gets Sweet Revenge Over Richard Riakporhe By Will LottFive years after their last meeting, Chris Billam-Smith defended his WBO world cruiserweight title and finally avenged the one solitary blemish on his otherwise perfect record with a comfortable points victory in the backyard of challenger Richard Riakporhe. On a night that promised … Continue reading Ringside Report: Chris Billam-Smith Gets Sweet Revenge Over Richard Riakporhe
Chris Billam-Smith: The Unsung Hero Chris Billam-Smith has previously held the British, Commonwealth, and European cruiserweight titles. He is now the WBO cruiserweight champion of the world. In many ways, the unsung hero was a forgotten piece in his old promotional home. But Billam-Smith is one of boxing’s great feel-good stories. The move to Boxxer … Continue reading Chris Billam-Smith: The Unsung Hero
Imogen McDonnell: "I want to be a better version of me, and I want to reach my full potential."Another day was drawing to a close. Another day on a hospital ward was over. Another training session had just been completed as I connected over Zoom with the Australian amateur boxer Imogen McDonnell. "I live in … Continue reading Imogen McDonnell: “I want to be a better version of myself, and I want to reach my full potential.”
Megan Redstall: A New Beginning The return to action this weekend for Megan Redstall couldn’t have been better timed. The flyweight division is littered with domestic talent. After her fight this Saturday is out of the way, Redstall will look to force her way into title contention with the names that reside above her in … Continue reading Megan Redstall: A New Beginning
Chloe Watson: "You will definitely see me fighting for world titles within the next twelve months." It was late last year when I last caught up with the unbeaten Birkenhead flyweight hopeful Chloe Watson. It was Fight Week for the highly-touted prospect. The vacant European flyweight title was on the line in … Continue reading Chloe Watson: “You will definitely see me fighting for world titles within the next twelve months.”
