Mae Astbury: “We have been dealing with the unknown, so it has been difficult to know just how much to put into my boxing.”

Mae Astbury: "We have been dealing with the unknown, so it has been difficult to know just how much to put into my boxing." After twenty-four amateur fights and an amateur career that included a regional title and appearances at the National Championships, Mae Astbury decided the time was right to leave the unpaid ranks … Continue reading Mae Astbury: “We have been dealing with the unknown, so it has been difficult to know just how much to put into my boxing.” →

Ringside Report: Caroline Dubois Retains Her WBC World Lightweight Title On A Technical Draw With Jessica Camara

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Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren Price: Who Should Be On The Undercard?

Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren Price: Who Should Be On The Undercard? Boxxer delivered a truly iconic night in 2022 when they dared to deliver an all-female card at the O2 Arena in London. It was, in many ways, a gamble. But it delivered in every way imaginable. A sold-out Arena. Over two million viewers tuned … Continue reading Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren Price: Who Should Be On The Undercard? →

Mikaela Mayer: “Some might say my win over Sandy Ryan was a hometown decision. It wasn’t, and I will do it even better next time.”

Mikaela Mayer: "Some might say my win over Sandy Ryan was a hometown decision. It wasn't, and I will do it even better next time." It was a year of contrasting fortunes. A near miss in January against Natasha Jonas in Liverpool. It ended with a deserved victory over Sandy Ryan in New York. Two … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “Some might say my win over Sandy Ryan was a hometown decision. It wasn’t, and I will do it even better next time.” →

Megan Redstall: “I want my name to be in the mix alongside Emma Dolan, Lauren Parker, and Shannon Ryan.”

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2005: Once Upon a Time in Vegas

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Jerry-Lee Palmer: “I just thought it was time to turn professional. If I didn’t do it, I would probably regret it on my deathbed.”

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Beyond The Ropes: Rhiannon Dixon

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Meg Kilroe: “Boxing has made me realise that there is something in me that I didn’t know was there. I have passed limits that I didn’t know existed.”

Meg Kilroe: "Boxing has made me realise that there is something in me that I didn't know was there. I have passed limits that I didn't know existed." I always say everyone has a story to tell. The joy is finding stories that need to be told. The story of Meg Kilroe is one such … Continue reading Meg Kilroe: “Boxing has made me realise that there is something in me that I didn’t know was there. I have passed limits that I didn’t know existed.” →

A Boxing Memory: Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall

A Boxing Memory: Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall It was a rivalry ten years in the making. A defeat in the amateur ranks in 2012 sparked the once-in-a-lifetime feud. Savannah Marshall was the only fighter to ever defeat Claressa Shields in a boxing ring. Shields never forgot. Marshall wouldn't let her. When they met again … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall →