Crystina Poncher: "I definitely want to stay in boxing. Boxing has my heart."It was the end of an era for Crystina Poncher in July. The end of the Top Rank/ESPN working relationship brought a somewhat premature conclusion to Poncher calling fights on that massive platform. "It's kind of crazy, I thought we would just roll … Continue reading Crystina Poncher: “I definitely want to stay in boxing. Boxing has my heart.”
Shannon Rose: "The sky is the limit." It was just three months after losing her professional debut that Shannon Rose had her second outing as a professional boxer. But sadly for her, it ended the exact same way, in defeat. Ashleigh Heal edged a close super-middleweight contest earlier this month in Sydney courtesy of a … Continue reading Shannon Rose: “The sky is the limit.”
Under The Radar: Chloe Watson There are many fighters who don’t get the recognition or the promotion that they deserve. In simple terms, fighters who deserve a bigger push. They could be an up-and-coming undefeated prospect. A fighter who has suffered a few early career defeats, but their resume hides a fighter who deserves a … Continue reading Under The Radar: Chloe Watson
Charan Dhesi: "I live and breathe boxing. It's all I ever talk about. It's all I ever do." In May, Charan Dhesi created a little slice of boxing history. Dhesi became the first-ever British-born Sikh female professional boxer. It was, in many ways, a dream debut. An impressive 4th round stoppage victory over the tough … Continue reading Charan Dhesi: “I live and breathe boxing. It’s all I ever talk about. It’s all I ever do.”
Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: "I would love to find out what I have inside of me. I would love to be pushed to that level and see just how good I can be." Like that old famous line Tom Hanks uttered all those years ago in that classic 1994 film, interviewing someone for the first time, … Continue reading Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: “I would love to find out what I have inside of me. I would love to be pushed to that level and see just how good I can be.”
Ruby Singh: "I think I can become a world champion within a year." Ruby Singh is no stranger to the ever-changing and diverse world of martial arts. A teacher. A fighter. A choice was made. Boxing is now her primary concern. It has allowed her to focus and grow. Australian-born with Indian heritage, Singh initially … Continue reading Ruby Singh: “I think I can become a world champion within a year.”
Sarah Murphy: "Eventually, I want to go undisputed. Get a few world titles to my name, and show the world what I can do." The world of professional boxing will very soon have a new recruit. Born in Kildare, County Kildare, Sarah Murphy found boxing at an incredibly early age. When she was just five … Continue reading Sarah Murphy: “Eventually, I want to go undisputed. Get a few world titles to my name, and show the world what I can do.”
Linn Sandström: A New Beginning Jasmine Artiga proved far too much for Linn Sandström on Saturday night in Florida. Artiga impressively overwhelmed Sandström inside three largely one-sided rounds to retain her WBA world super-flyweight title. Despite being the pre-fight betting favourite, it was perhaps a little easier than many suspected it would be for Artiga. … Continue reading Linn Sandström: A New Beginning
Beyond The Ropes: Mary Spencer vs. Mikaela Mayer Mary Spencer will defend her WBA super-welterweight title against the current WBO world welterweight champion Mikaela Mayer on October 30th in Montreal. It is undoubtedly a great fight. It could even be a Fight of the Year contender. But in many ways, and for both Spencer and … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Mary Spencer vs. Mikaela Mayer
Under The Radar: Maiseyrose Courtney There are many fighters who don’t get the recognition or the promotion that they deserve. In simple terms, fighters who deserve a bigger push. They could be an up-and-coming undefeated prospect. A fighter who has suffered a few early career defeats, but their resume hides a fighter who deserves a … Continue reading Under The Radar: Maiseyrose Courtney
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