Mikaela Mayer: “It makes sense to fight at 154. Chantelle has a belt there. We can unify the division.”

Mikaela Mayer: "It makes sense to fight at 154. Chantelle has a belt there. We can unify the division." Mikaela Mayer will head back to UK soil on August 29th in Birmingham, to fight Chantelle Cameron in a big super-welterweight unification showdown between two pound-for-pound fighters. Mayer and Cameron will clash over ten two-minute rounds … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “It makes sense to fight at 154. Chantelle has a belt there. We can unify the division.” →

Lynsey Perrin: “I want to go as far as I can go.”

Lynsey Perrin: "I want to go as far as I can go." They say age is just a number. Lynsey Perrin is a firm believer in that. A former amateur. Age restrictions put a halt to that. Perrin then wanted to turn professional under the traditional route. "I applied for a British Boxing Board of … Continue reading Lynsey Perrin: “I want to go as far as I can go.” →

Stevie Morgan: “I want to fight Stephanie Han.”

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.” →

Christina Desmond: “It would be a dream to box on the undercard of Katie Taylor’s show.”

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: "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.” →

Sarah Murphy: “I would love nothing more than to be on the Katie Taylor card.”

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.” →

Mai Soliman: “I would definitely love that rematch with Mizuki.”

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.” →

Rosie Eccles: “I love representing Wales and competing in the Commonwealth Games. Why not go out like that? It just feels right.”

Rosie Eccles: "I love representing Wales and competing in the Commonwealth Games. Why not go out like that? It just feels right." Some decisions are hard. Some are beyond even that. Letting go of a lifetime dream is never easy. Even when it is the only decision to make. In recent times, Rosie Eccles has … Continue reading Rosie Eccles: “I love representing Wales and competing in the Commonwealth Games. Why not go out like that? It just feels right.” →

Megan Redstall: “Maisey is a tough opponent, so I don’t want to overlook her at all. But winning this will open many doors for me.”

Megan Redstall: "Maisey is a tough opponent, so I don’t want to overlook her at all. But winning this will open many doors for me." The emotions were high. Relief as well as joy. After fights with Laura Pain and Emma Dolan had previously fallen through, Megan Redstall would have been hoping it was third … Continue reading Megan Redstall: “Maisey is a tough opponent, so I don’t want to overlook her at all. But winning this will open many doors for me.” →

Amelia Moore: “I am an athlete, and I know what my potential is. Belts are good, but I also want to fight really good people.”

Amelia Moore: "I am an athlete, and I know what my potential is. Belts are good, but I also want to fight really good people." It was another victory for Amelia Moore. The unbeaten former elite amateur advanced her resume to 4-0 with a comprehensive points victory over Bonnie Hunter in March at North Shore … Continue reading Amelia Moore: “I am an athlete, and I know what my potential is. Belts are good, but I also want to fight really good people.” →