Maiseyrose Courtney: “It’s not that there isn’t anyone to fight. Nobody seems to want to put the fights on. That’s what the problem is.”

Maiseyrose Courtney: "It's not that there isn't anyone to fight. Nobody seems to want to put the fights on. That's what the problem is." Maiseyrose Courtney had legitimate reasons for losing to Jasmina Zapotoczna last year. A fight that cost Courtney plenty. It cost her a shot at the European title. The unbeaten record was … Continue reading Maiseyrose Courtney: “It’s not that there isn’t anyone to fight. Nobody seems to want to put the fights on. That’s what the problem is.” →

Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That’s what keeps me going.”

Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That's what keeps me going." Jasmina Zapotoczna was a more than interested spectator earlier this month in Barnsley. Callum Simpson, her friend and stablemate, survived two early knockdowns to stop Ivan Zucco at his beloved Oakwell Stadium to win … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That’s what keeps me going.” →

Shannon Rose: “Boxing gives me a lot of discipline, drive, and courage.”

Shannon Rose: "Boxing gives me a lot of discipline, drive, and courage." Many fighters find boxing after trying their hand elsewhere in the sporting landscape. Shannon Rose is another to add to that list. The Australian was just looking for something different. She found what she was looking for in boxing. "I started boxing about … Continue reading Shannon Rose: “Boxing gives me a lot of discipline, drive, and courage.” →

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.” →