Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron Set For August 29th in Birmingham For a brief moment last week, it looked as though it wouldn't get over the line. Chantelle Cameron wanted three-minute rounds. Mikaela Mayer was insisting on two-minute rounds. There was a real chance it would be another good fight that was lost in the … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer vs. Chantelle Cameron Set For August 29th in Birmingham
Stevie Morgan: "I want to fight Stephanie Han." It was another day of training for the American lightweight contender Stevie Morgan. Even the supposed day of rest didn't apply to her. I caught up with Morgan on Sunday. Another session completed. More will follow. "I've got to keep moving, the 37-year-old told me over Zoom. … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “I want to fight Stephanie Han.”
Beyond The Ropes: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson It's been a long time coming, but finally, the much-anticipated rematch between Troy Williamson and Callum Simpson has been signed, sealed, and delivered. A lot has changed since Williamson upset the script in December and stopped the previously unbeaten Simpson in ten rounds after a pulsating battle … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson
Christina Desmond: "It would be a dream to box on the undercard of Katie Taylor's show." After a highly successful amateur career that included nineteen national titles, Christina Desmond turned professional last year. It's been a highly encouraging start in her new world. Five fights. Five wins. The 30-year-old welterweight contender is showing real signs … Continue reading Christina Desmond: “It would be a dream to box on the undercard of Katie Taylor’s show.”
Louise Creaven: "It would mean absolutely everything to be on that Katie Taylor card at Croke Park." Louise Creaven turned professional in 2024 and has made a solid start in the pro ranks. A debut victory overUsanakorn Thawilsuhannawang was followed by two more wins before an early setback last year. The still-unbeaten Sheilla Yama outpointed … Continue reading Louise Creaven: “It would mean absolutely everything to be on that Katie Taylor card at Croke Park.”
Josh Padley: Beyond The Ropes There was a time when a European title fight would be celebrated. But in this modern era of endless and often tiresome social media comments, it's often viewed as not enough to carry a show. Maybe they have a point. Maybe we have just been spoiled. We have a little … Continue reading Josh Padley: Beyond The Ropes
Sarah Murphy: "I would love nothing more than to be on the Katie Taylor card." I first interviewed Sarah Murphy last August, just prior to her professional debut. Murphy had her maiden ring walk in the paid ranks a few months later, and got her pro career off to a promising start with an emphatic … Continue reading Sarah Murphy: “I would love nothing more than to be on the Katie Taylor card.”
Katie Taylor: Croke Park. Finally. It has a tagline of 'It's Time'; in truth, it should read, 'About Time.' Croke Park is finally hers. Somewhat belatedly, Katie Taylor has finally got her wish. The perfect setting for the final dance. One last showcase for a fighter who is probably the most important fighter on her … Continue reading Katie Taylor: Croke Park. Finally.
Mai Soliman: "I would definitely love that rematch with Mizuki." Four years ago, the Egyptian-born Mai Soliman had a dream that one day she would be fighting in front of the Pyramids of Giza. It is no longer just a dream. Last month, Soliman made it a reality when she challenged Mizuki Hiruta for her … Continue reading Mai Soliman: “I would definitely love that rematch with Mizuki.”
Was Holly Holm Really Robbed Against Stephanie Han? We live in an age where every close fight is deemed an extreme miscarriage of justice. Fights that have rounds that have an abundance of swing rounds, which can swing the scorecards in many different directions. We saw that again on Saturday night in El Paso, Texas. … Continue reading Was Holly Holm Really Robbed Against Stephanie Han?
