Seniesa Estrada: “I am excited to do all the things I have wanted to do outside of boxing.”

Seniesa Estrada: "I am excited to do all the things I have wanted to do outside of boxing." Seniesa Estrada was undefeated and undisputed when she surprisingly announced her retirement in 2024. Estrada was only 32 when she made that retirement call last October. There was apparently more to come, but in many ways, … Continue reading Seniesa Estrada: “I am excited to do all the things I have wanted to do outside of boxing.” →

Seanadh Leigh: “I want to be in Los Angeles for the Olympic Games, and I want to win the gold medal.”

Seanadh Leigh: "I want to be in Los Angeles for the Olympic Games, and I want to win the gold medal." Her father, Christian, believes his daughter has similarities to the former WBC world featherweight champion Skye Nicolson. He describes his daughter as a classy southpaw. Incredibly high praise. But Seanadh Leigh wants to replicate … Continue reading Seanadh Leigh: “I want to be in Los Angeles for the Olympic Games, and I want to win the gold medal.” →

Stephen Smith: “Jade Jones is doing really well. She is making massive improvements.”

Stephen Smith: "Jade Jones is doing really well. She is making massive improvements." In March, Jade Jones announced that she was leaving the world of taekwondo behind. The retirement call probably wasn't that surprising, but when she made public her intention to try her hand at boxing, that would have surprised many. “Boxing just excites … Continue reading Stephen Smith: “Jade Jones is doing really well. She is making massive improvements.” →

Stephen Smith: “I think the best days of Chantelle are still ahead of her.”

Stephen Smith: "I think the best days of Chantelle are still ahead of her." Stephen Smith is in the embryonic stages of his new life as a trainer. After a highly successful career of his own, Smith retired in 2021, he now wants to replicate his own success with his growing stable of fighters. Chantelle … Continue reading Stephen Smith: “I think the best days of Chantelle are still ahead of her.” →

Tina Gramatikova: “Boxing gives me a feeling I have never felt before.”

Tina Gramatikova: "Boxing gives me a feeling I have never felt before." The 28-year-old Tina Gramatikova has an incredibly busy schedule. She works. She studies. She fights. An aspiring lawyer. An aspiring fighter who, after only two years in the sport, is dreaming of Commonwealth and Olympic glory. "I work full time in a legal … Continue reading Tina Gramatikova: “Boxing gives me a feeling I have never felt before.” →

Hannah Robinson: “I think mentally I needed a plan, and I needed to know where I was going.”

Hannah Robinson: "I think mentally I needed a plan, and I needed to know where I was going." Hannah Robinson had her second outing of the year at the Eston Leisure Centre in Middlesbrough on Saturday night. It was win number four for the former two-time National Amateur Champion. And by far her most significant. … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “I think mentally I needed a plan, and I needed to know where I was going.” →

Jade Jones: “Boxing just excites me. It’s a new challenge.”

Jade Jones: "Boxing just excites me. It's a new challenge." Jade Jones isn't quite embarking on a mission impossible. She can draw inspiration and hope from the likes of Lauren Price and Chantelle Cameron, who have switched combat sports to reach the very pinnacle of the Noble Art. But Jones is making the switch later … Continue reading Jade Jones: “Boxing just excites me. It’s a new challenge.” →

Jade Pearce: “As you can tell by my debut opponent, I’m not one to shy away from the tough fights.”

Jade Pearce: "As you can tell by my debut opponent, I’m not one to shy away from the tough fights." The professional debut of the former amateur star Jade Pearce should have happened several months ago. Two false starts left Pearce frustrated and more. But finally, this coming weekend, Pearce will get her professional career … Continue reading Jade Pearce: “As you can tell by my debut opponent, I’m not one to shy away from the tough fights.” →

Joey Lee Paul: “The main reason I have stuck with boxing is to see just what I am capable of.”

Joey Lee Paul: "The main reason I have stuck with boxing is to see just what I am capable of." Joey Lee Paul is a chiropractor by day. The 25-year-old is also deep into her studies for a Master’s in strength and conditioning. Paul is also aiming high in her blossoming boxing career. Thoughts of … Continue reading Joey Lee Paul: “The main reason I have stuck with boxing is to see just what I am capable of.” →

Avril Mathie: “I don’t think there is another boxer who had more fun with their journey than I did. I am at peace with it all.”

Avril Mathie: "I don't think there is another boxer who had more fun with their journey than I did. I am at peace with it all." In many ways, it was a decision that was a long time coming. A reluctance to call time on a boxing career that had given her … Continue reading Avril Mathie: “I don’t think there is another boxer who had more fun with their journey than I did. I am at peace with it all.” →