Beyond The Ropes: Brogan Zima Not every story in boxing is centred around winning world titles. Or even titles of any description. Sometimes the fight is bigger than that. Much bigger. Brogan Zima turns 32 this week. Her life has been hard for the majority of those years. Incredibly hard. Eight years living on the … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Brogan Zima
Natasha Jonas: "The only reason I haven't announced my retirement is that I keep getting offers." We haven't seen Natasha Jonas inside a boxing ring since March. It was the night that seemingly signalled the end of her boxing career. In a big all-British world welterweight unification showdown, Lauren Price outpointed Jonas at the Royal … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “The only reason I haven’t announced my retirement is that I keep getting offers.”
Sophia Maycroft: "I really enjoy boxing, and I want to see how far I can get. I don't want any regrets." The domestic female flyweight ranks are already stacked deep with talent. Very soon, a brand new addition will deepen that talent pool even more. In the coming months, the 22-year-old Sophia Maycroft will turn … Continue reading Sophia Maycroft: “I really enjoy boxing, and I want to see how far I can get. I don’t want any regrets.”
Taylah Gentzen: "We have a plan, and we’re going to execute it on the night." "These are the moments that I stay ready for," the words of the Australian lightweight contender Taylah Gentzen. The 35-year-old will travel to England at the end of the month to take on the recently crowned IBF world lightweight champion, … Continue reading Taylah Gentzen: “We have a plan, and we’re going to execute it on the night.”
Stevie Morgan: "I am confident of beating Stephanie Han." It was her big moment. A headline act in Florida against a living legend. But for Stevie Morgan, it didn't quite go to plan. Amanda Serrano stopped her in two rounds, and the American had to go away and rebuild. And she did. 2025 was a … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “I am confident of beating Stephanie Han.”
Cassie Henderson: "I want to keep progressing and trying to get better." Cassie Henderson had just returned from Germany. A fruitful visit that ended with Henderson coming home to County Armagh with her second European title. In December, Henderson beat the Ukrainian Vladyslava Nalyvaiko on points to claim U17 European honours. The victory over Nalyvaiko followed … Continue reading Cassie Henderson: “I want to keep progressing and trying to get better.”
April Hunter: "I have a big year planned, and hopefully, I'll get backed properly and get back to where I need to be." I was ringside in July 2023, when April Hunter got revenge over the only fighter to defeat her as a professional. The Manchester Arena played host to Hunter beating Kirstie Bavington … Continue reading April Hunter: “I have a big year planned, and hopefully, I’ll get backed properly and get back to where I need to be.”
Lily Bassett: "I want to be remembered in history as one of the greatest fighters of all time." "It was really fun being out in Germany for ten days. I had four fights, and I obviously won all of them." The opening words of Lily Bassett, as we connected over Zoom. Bassett was just a … Continue reading Lily Bassett: “I want to be remembered in history as one of the greatest fighters of all time.”
Siobhan Haley: "I would like to go to the Olympics in 2032, just to say I was an Olympian." The England international Siobhan Haley had four fights in Germany and came home with her second European title. A unanimous points decision over the Hungarian Zsofia Kiss earned Haley the U17 title. A fighter with incredibly … Continue reading Siobhan Haley: “I would like to go to the Olympics in 2032, just to say I was an Olympian.”
Anya New: "I want to go to the 2032 Olympics, and after that, turn professional and become a world champion." Anya New is another rising star on the female side of the sport. The recently crowned European champion is seemingly heading into a golden future. A split-decision victory over the German Amalia Muller earned New … Continue reading Anya New: “I want to go to the 2032 Olympics, and after that, turn professional and become a world champion.”
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