Daryle Mary Jobling: "My goal was always to go to the Olympics." Around ten years ago, Daryle Mary Jobling seemingly had the boxing world at her feet. There were dreams of going to the European Championships, and there were even thoughts of competing on the Olympic stage. But then a serious knee injury that occurred … Continue reading Daryle Mary Jobling: “My goal was always to go to the Olympics.”
Rebecca Cawley: "I have that itch to get back in the ring again and see where it takes me." Rebecca Cawley grew up in Ireland, had spells in America, New Zealand, and now resides in Perth in Australia. Cawley was once a promising amateur boxer, but university and life itself got in the way. But … Continue reading Rebecca Cawley: “I have that itch to get back in the ring again and see where it takes me.”
Beyond The Ropes: Alana Moussa For Alana Moussa, boxing was a hobby before it became her job. There was no desire to fight until she watched Holly Holm end the UFC bantamweight title reign of Ronda Rousey. And then, everything changed for Moussa. The 26-year-old was born in Melbourne, Australia. "I had a great upbringing,” … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Alana Moussa
Chantelle Cameron: "Now that I have signed with MVP, I think the big fights will now happen for me." It was the two-year anniversary of her most famous night when I caught up with Chantelle Cameron over Zoom. The fight that ended in euphoric celebrations. A long-awaited homecoming ruined for the hometown hero. Cameron travelled … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “Now that I have signed with MVP, I think the big fights will now happen for me.”
Tysie Gallagher: “If I execute what I’ve been showing in the gym, I feel like this could be my best performance so far.” By Matt Elliott GBM Sports has been on quite the rise over the last couple of years. From their launch in 2022, Izzy Asif has succeeded in becoming a disruptor, signing emerging … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher: “If I execute what I’ve been showing in the gym, I feel like this could be my best performance so far.”
Emily Asquith: "Before turning over, I want to have completed everything I could possibly have done in the amateurs." The entry into boxing often comes via another sport. Previous sporting careers in football and even dance are commonplace. But swimming, at least for me, is a new one. The Bridlington-born Emily Asquith was once a … Continue reading Emily Asquith: “Before turning over, I want to have completed everything I could possibly have done in the amateurs.”
Tiah-Mai Ayton: "I just want to work my way up, and I am hoping I can be a world champion in three years' time." Tiah-Mai Ayton has been labelled the next superstar of women’s boxing. In twenty-one amateur bouts, she hasn't lost a single fight. The five-time National Champion won the U19 World Amateur Championships … Continue reading Tiah-Mai Ayton: “I just want to work my way up, and I am hoping I can be a world champion in three years’ time.”
Leah-Beth Anderton: "The Olympics are the goal. I see myself doing more than one Olympics." Most fighters dream of competing on the Olympic stage. But Leah-Beth Anderton is different. Her dreams go way beyond that. It's not only a desire to stand on that Olympic podium, Anderton wants to do it more than once and … Continue reading Leah-Beth Anderton: “The Olympics are the goal. I see myself doing more than one Olympics.”
Carly Salmon: "Boxing made me realise how strong and capable I am of doing hard things and overcoming adversity." Like many fighters, Carly Salmon came into boxing after competing in a multitude of different sports, including other combat sports. But she found boxing incredibly addictive. In simple terms, and in many ways, it changed her … Continue reading Carly Salmon: “Boxing made me realise how strong and capable I am of doing hard things and overcoming adversity.”
Julie Ramadan: "I have never missed a day of training. I love boxing so much." It was a somewhat jet-lagged Julie Ramadan I found over Zoom. An overseas trip to Belgium, representing her country, was still in her body. The long flight home and that brutal time difference were still lingering. It was a day … Continue reading Julie Ramadan: “I have never missed a day of training. I love boxing so much.”
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