A Boxing Memory: Tommy Burns vs. Jack Johnson Jack Johnson was in no mood for seasons greetings when his long wait and the seemingly never-ending search for a crack at the heavyweight championship of the world finally came to fruition on Boxing Day in 1908. The diminutive, in comparison, Canadian Tommy Burns had kept Johnson … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Tommy Burns vs. Jack Johnson
Skye Nicolson: "Fighting for a world title within six months is still the goal." It's difficult to gauge when a big-time prospect loses that tag and then suddenly morphs into a genuine world-title contender. Skye Nicolson is probably now at that juncture in her career. The Australian is only nine months and five fights into … Continue reading Skye Nicolson: “Fighting for a world title within six months is still the goal.”
Katie Healy: "Never did I imagine after just over 12 months, I’d have a world title." By Matt Farrington The Katie Healy show is set to continue next year. Walsall’s Katie Healy looks forward to a huge year, eyeing up showdowns with World Champion Ebanie Bridges and former Champion Shannon Courtenay. After fighting five times … Continue reading Katie Healy: “Never did I imagine after just over 12 months, I’d have a world title.”
The 2022 FightPost Awards Another year of progress for women’s boxing is virtually assigned to history. Acceptance and more should be the story of 2022. A truly incredible year full of memories that will not easily be forgotten. In truth, the majority of the FightPost honours listed below could have had multiple winners. Another sign … Continue reading The 2022 FightPost Awards
Mikaela Mayer: The Road To Redemption I last spoke to Mikaela Mayer just a few weeks removed from her heartbreaking gut-wrenching loss to her most heated rival, Alycia Baumgardner. It is an interview I am perhaps most proud of. It was delayed while Mayer regrouped to process and gather her thoughts. Make no mistake, there … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: The Road To Redemption
Rhiannon Dixon: "A Commonwealth title is something I am looking forward to and hopefully, that is on the horizon very soon." It is the time of the year when all the media outlets give out their end-of-year awards. Most are in truth meaningless and biased, but there are those that do carry real meaning. Scattered … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “A Commonwealth title is something I am looking forward to and hopefully, that is on the horizon very soon.”
REVIEW OF LORI GRINKER’S MIKE TYSON PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK By Chris Akers Boxing books are plentiful. Most are either biographical or are a deep dive into a time in the sport’s history that boxing fans still find memorable and on some occasions, have transcended the sport. There are however exceptions to this. One such book is … Continue reading REVIEW OF LORI GRINKER’S MIKE TYSON PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK
Tris Dixon: "I was always aware of Matthew's story. People had said for years it was the best story that had never been told." Tris Dixon has been a big part of my boxing education. From his time with Boxing News, his must-see Boxing Life Stories, and as an author of some of the best … Continue reading Tris Dixon: “I was always aware of Matthew’s story. People had said for years it was the best story that had never been told.”
Linn Sandstrom: Within Touching Distance of a World Title Linn Sandstrom has an interesting and unique life story. Born in Brazil, was adopted at 7 weeks and found herself in Sweden, and then finally settled in Australia. A degree in marketing, a former international table tennis player in Sweden, and she walked into a boxing … Continue reading Linn Sandstrom: Within Touching Distance of a World Title
The FightPost Fighter of the Year: Natasha Jonas It could be labelled the comeback of the year, but there is little doubt that regardless of gender, Natasha Jonas is a more than deserving winner of the FightPost Fighter of the Year for 2022. Jonas walked away from a guaranteed rematch with Katie Taylor in 2021 … Continue reading The FightPost Fighter of the Year: Natasha Jonas
