Natasha Jonas: “Mikaela Mayer brings the recognition, the profile, and the skills. That is the fight I want.”

Natasha Jonas: “Mikaela Mayer brings the recognition, the profile, and the skills. That is the fight I want.” “I’ve told them what I want, so we will see what they come up with.” Natasha Jonas. You don’t have to delve too deep into the often murky waters of boxing politics to know what the powers … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “Mikaela Mayer brings the recognition, the profile, and the skills. That is the fight I want.” →

Louise Orton: ‘Sometimes, you have to risk it all for a dream, only you can see. This is my dream.’

Louise Orton: 'Sometimes, you have to risk it all for a dream, only you can see. This is my dream.' 'Every day, you have two choices. I will survive this day, or I will thrive this day. I chose to thrive to show the character of a champion.' Louise Orton turned professional in 2019. It took … Continue reading Louise Orton: ‘Sometimes, you have to risk it all for a dream, only you can see. This is my dream.’ →

Skye Nicolson: “If I show even 20% of what I have shown in the gym, this fight won’t go ten rounds.”

Skye Nicolson: “If I show even 20% of what I have shown in the gym, this fight won’t go ten rounds.”I have interviewed Skye Nicolson many times. But this time, she seems different. A fighter at peace. A fighter no longer chasing something that has gone. A fighter focussing on the here and now. And, … Continue reading Skye Nicolson: “If I show even 20% of what I have shown in the gym, this fight won’t go ten rounds.” →

Jack Dempsey: The Twilight Years

Jack Dempsey: The Twilight Years The last thing an ageing Jack Dempsey needed in 1926 was Gene Tunney. Fighting many things, including three years of inactivity, Tunney, a fighter very much ahead of his time, was just all wrong for a sluggish heavyweight champion of the world who had lost plenty of what made him … Continue reading Jack Dempsey: The Twilight Years →

Hannah Robinson: A New Beginning

Hannah Robinson: A New Beginning The progress of women's boxing has been nothing short of remarkable over the last few years. Katie Taylor undoubtedly was a major factor when she turned professional in 2016. Taylor opened many doors the day she decided to test new waters. But her impact wasn't immediate. There was still apathy, … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: A New Beginning →

Rhiannon Dixon: The European Title & Beyond

Rhiannon Dixon: The European Title & Beyond Rhiannon Dixon has been guided almost perfectly so far in her professional career. Eight fights, eight wins, and fight number nine on September 30th will be for the European lightweight title against a former world title challenger. Katharina Thanderz will be the next opponent for the so-far unblemished … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: The European Title & Beyond →

A Boxing Memory: Gennady Golovkin vs. Kell Brook

A Boxing Memory: Gennady Golovkin vs. Kell Brook It always looked like a bridge too far for Kell Brook in 2016. It was a gamble in many ways for the reigning IBF welterweight champion of the world. Brook and the 19,000 inside the O2 Arena in London came with hope if no real expectation. But … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Gennady Golovkin vs. Kell Brook →

A Boxing Memory: Julian Jackson vs. Herol Graham

A Boxing Memory: Julian Jackson vs. Herol Graham Herol Graham is certainly up there when the discussions begin about the greatest British boxer never to win a world title. Three times he tried. Three times, he came agonisingly close to being crowned a world champion. But that night in Spain in 1990 was most certainly … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Julian Jackson vs. Herol Graham →

A Boxing Memory: Amir Khan vs. Breidis Prescott

A Boxing Memory: Amir Khan vs. Breidis Prescott It was a fight that brought back memories of the night Errol Christie got flattened inside a round by an unheralded import. The Belgium light-heavyweight Jose Seys knocked out the highly-touted Christie in 1984. Seys didn't build off the win and struggled to win any fight thereafter. … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Amir Khan vs. Breidis Prescott →

Fury vs. Ngannou: Money, Clicks & Another Low Blow For Boxing

Fury vs. Ngannou: Money, Clicks & Another Low Blow For Boxing If Tyson Fury wasn't the WBC heavyweight champion of the world, I would have no issues with him fighting the former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. If Tyson Fury had defended his once prestigious WBC bauble at least once this year, I would have … Continue reading Fury vs. Ngannou: Money, Clicks & Another Low Blow For Boxing →