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.” →

Daryle Mary Jobling: “My goal was always to go to the Olympics.”

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: "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

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.”

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.”

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.”

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: "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.” →