Category: Boxing

Linn Sandström: “I really feel that I belong at the top. I didn’t feel out of place in that world title fight. There is no stopping me now. I am super motivated, and I am excited for what the future holds.”

Linn Sandström: "I really feel that I belong at the top. I didn't feel out of place in that world title fight. There is no stopping me now. I am super motivated, and I am excited for what the future holds." The quite remarkable story of Linn Sandström will start its next chapter in Sweden. … Continue reading Linn Sandström: “I really feel that I belong at the top. I didn’t feel out of place in that world title fight. There is no stopping me now. I am super motivated, and I am excited for what the future holds.” →

Nicola Hopewell: Two Years On From Her Professional Debut

Nicola Hopewell: Two Years On From Her Professional Debut “It was everything I could have hoped for. It was the perfect debut.” Nicola Hopewell said of her first professional fight on 26th August 2022. It had been a long time coming. Applying for a British Boxing Board of Control licence had taken longer than expected. … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: Two Years On From Her Professional Debut →

A Boxing Memory: Noel Quarless

A Boxing Memory: Noel Quarless Noel Quarless had thirty-one fights. He barely had a winning record. Twelve defeats littered his record. Many of those reversals came by way of stoppage. It is on the surface, an unassuming resume. The look of a journeyman. An ordinary record of an ordinary fighter. But in many ways, Quarless … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Noel Quarless →

Doina Costin: A Fighter Who Just Wants To Fight

Doina Costin: A Fighter Who Just Wants To Fight Doina Costin came to England from Moldova a few years ago with no aspirations of being a boxer. Costin came with hopes of finding a better life. She wanted to work for that better life. There were long hours in dead-end jobs. A sporting life wasn't … Continue reading Doina Costin: A Fighter Who Just Wants To Fight →

Fran Hennessy: “I want to be the undisputed champion of the world. If I didn’t believe I could do that, then I wouldn’t be in the sport.”

Fran Hennessy: "I want to be the undisputed champion of the world. If I didn’t believe I could do that, then I wouldn’t be in the sport." By Garry White Carrying a big recognisable surname can be a blessing and a curse. In the boxing world, just think of a younger Eubank or a Benn, … Continue reading Fran Hennessy: “I want to be the undisputed champion of the world. If I didn’t believe I could do that, then I wouldn’t be in the sport.” →

Will Crolla: “I believe I can go all the way, otherwise, I wouldn’t be in boxing, I would go out and get a proper job rather than get punched in the head for a living.”

Will Crolla: “I believe I can go all the way, otherwise, I wouldn’t be in boxing, I would go out and get a proper job rather than get punched in the head for a living.” By Matt Elliott Boxing is a unique sport that requires fighters to have a certain mentality, where they can put … Continue reading Will Crolla: “I believe I can go all the way, otherwise, I wouldn’t be in boxing, I would go out and get a proper job rather than get punched in the head for a living.” →

Ebanie Bridges & The Art of Self-Promotion

Ebanie Bridges & The Art of Self-Promotion The online critics are many. But in many ways, they don't get it. In truth, they never did. Ebanie Bridges came to prominence during those fragile and harsh Covid times in 2020. A never-ending relentless drive of interviews. At all hours. The problematic Australian time zone had to … Continue reading Ebanie Bridges & The Art of Self-Promotion →