Christina Desmond: “I like to do things that others think women shouldn’t do.”

Christina Desmond: "I like to do things that others think women shouldn’t do.” Nineteen Irish titles. Medals at European and World level. There is even more to the resume of Christina Desmond than that. The 28-year-old has already achieved plenty. But she wants even more. Born in Cork City, in a Saint Finbarrs hospital. Early … Continue reading Christina Desmond: “I like to do things that others think women shouldn’t do.” →

Summer Grigg: “I would love to be a world champion one day.”

Summer Grigg: "I would love to be a world champion one day." If women's boxing is to thrive past this current golden generation, it will need a new wave of talent to come through the ranks and keep the momentum going in an upward trajectory. Summer Grigg could be one fighter who could do exactly … Continue reading Summer Grigg: “I would love to be a world champion one day.” →

Olivia-Grace Holden: “A win or a loss doesn’t matter to me. I just want to keep pushing myself to be the best I can.”

Olivia-Grace Holden: "A win or a loss doesn’t matter to me. I just want to keep pushing myself to be the best I can." Olivia-Grace Holden is another fighter on the never-ending production line that should guarantee the future of women’s boxing. A life in boxing that started when she was only six. A local … Continue reading Olivia-Grace Holden: “A win or a loss doesn’t matter to me. I just want to keep pushing myself to be the best I can.” →

Harli Whitwell: A New Beginning

Harli Whitwell: A New Beginning “Harli is a world champion in the making. I believe Harli will go all the way." The words of Johnny Clark earlier this month when he announced the signing of the unbeaten super-featherweight prospect Harli Whitwell. Clark of Top Tier Promotions will co-manage Whitwell with her father, Stephen. A deal … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: A New Beginning →

Beyond The Ropes: Bobby Lee Burns

Beyond The Ropes: Bobby Lee Burns The South Shields-born Bobby Lee Burns is only 22, but she is already making waves in her sport of choice. After just twenty-five amateur fights, Burns is already showing more than enough potential for a golden future in boxing. A two-time National Champion. You sense that is just the … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Bobby Lee Burns →

Jessica Barry: “I just want to entertain. People pay a lot of their hard-earned money to watch us, and I want to entertain them.”

Jessica Barry: “I just want to entertain. People pay a lot of their hard-earned money to watch us, and I want to entertain them.” It seems a familiar story of late. Many a fighter has found a route into boxing from football, a desire to get fitter or a need for something more. Jessica Barry … Continue reading Jessica Barry: “I just want to entertain. People pay a lot of their hard-earned money to watch us, and I want to entertain them.” →

Rachel Lally: “Boxing completely changed my life. I struggled with mental health after losing friends to suicide, and boxing genuinely saved me.”

Rachel Lally: "Boxing completely changed my life. I struggled with mental health after losing friends to suicide, and boxing genuinely saved me." A school teacher by day. A fighter by night. The 30-year-old Rachel Lally wants to inspire both inside and outside of the ring. "I’m a secondary school English teacher. Teaching aligns with my … Continue reading Rachel Lally: “Boxing completely changed my life. I struggled with mental health after losing friends to suicide, and boxing genuinely saved me.” →

‘Del Boy’ Hillman Fetches It in Last-minute Tolworth Six-Rounder

‘Del Boy’ Hillman Fetches It in Last-minute Tolworth Six-RounderBy Garry White “Big respect for Ricky [Leach] for stepping up and making sure we still had a show,” comments an appreciative Martin Hillman, on his Chatham-based opponent taking their Black Box-promoted fight at barely 48 hours’ notice. Hillman had been due to step in with former Indian bantamweight champion, Sandeep … Continue reading ‘Del Boy’ Hillman Fetches It in Last-minute Tolworth Six-Rounder →

Beyond The Ropes: Hannah Robinson

Beyond The Ropes: Hannah Robinson After a highly successful amateur career, Hannah Robinson made the move into the world of professional boxing in 2024. It was a year that brought two fights and plenty of frustration. But on April 19th, after an extended absence, Robinson will finally return to the ring, with a new team … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Hannah Robinson →

Laila Sutton: “I want to climb up the ranks and hopefully reach the pinnacle of female boxing.”

Laila Sutton: "I want to climb up the ranks and hopefully reach the pinnacle of female boxing." The deeper you delve, the more you unearth hidden gems. Women’s boxing has grown significantly in the last ten years or so. It's been a difficult twelve months. But the talent is there to help the female side … Continue reading Laila Sutton: “I want to climb up the ranks and hopefully reach the pinnacle of female boxing.” →