Beyond The Ropes: Preya Dhanecha I am probably on a bit of a crusade. Within the often-neglected world of women's boxing, I am on a mission to tell as many stories as I can. Sometimes, you just stumble on a little gem of a tale. The story of Preya Dhanecha is one such story. The 43-year-old … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Preya Dhanecha
Beyond The Ropes: Antonia Kay When I first spoke to Antonia Kay, there were dreams of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sadly for Kay, those hopes ended in disappointment. A period of reflection followed. A much-needed break from boxing. But now she is back. A National Championship has already been secured. But she wants … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Antonia Kay
Beyond The Ropes: Amelia Kennedy Cambridgeshire-born Amelia Kennedy spent twelve years playing tennis, including a period of time representing her county. It was during those brutal COVID-19 times that Kennedy found boxing. Now, the 25-year-old has ambitions of winning a National title and representing her country. Kennedy found sport at an early age. "I was … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Amelia Kennedy
Beyond The Ropes: Jasmine Poole Jasmine Poole comes from a family with a high-level sporting background. It was perhaps always somewhat inevitable that the 24-year-old would follow in her parent's footsteps. And she has. Poole is now thirty-four fights and multiple honours into her boxing career. There are dreams of competing on the Commonwealth and … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Jasmine Poole
Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I felt so honoured and special by just being there and being part of that massive show. That's why I couldn't stop smiling. And I still can't stop smiling." It was the biggest stage of her fighting life. The iconic Royal Albert Hall. A Friday night that served up the Boxxer all-female show … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I felt so honoured and special by just being there and being part of that massive show. That’s why I couldn’t stop smiling. And I still can’t stop smiling.”
Mikiah Kreps: "I want my name to be cemented next to the greats of women’s boxing." After seventy-five fights as a highly decorated amateur, Mikiah Kreps made the perhaps inevitable decision to turn professional in 2020. It was always a move that was likely to come at some stage. Those thoughts had been there for … Continue reading Mikiah Kreps: “I want my name to be cemented next to the greats of women’s boxing.”
Beyond The Ropes: Haley Jordan Leonard Hayley Jordan Leonard had a promising track and field athlete cut short by injury and a coach lacking empathy and understanding. Leonard lost her way somewhat, but like many, she found boxing. She saw an old quote from a former heavyweight champion of the world. Almost instantly, she was … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Haley Jordan Leonard
Beyond The Ropes: Elise Glynn The last time I spoke to Elise Glynn was towards the end of 2023. Her long-time dream of competing in the Olympics was seemingly within reach. But the relentless and unforgiving Olympic cycle had other ideas. A failure to qualify for Paris ended in disappointment and reflection. But Glynn is … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Elise Glynn
Sarah Watt: "I am a fighter. But I’ve been fighting my whole life." Sarah Watt has just turned 39. A boxer by trade. But as she says herself, it's been a lifetime of fighting. Watt was born in Benalla, Victoria, Australia. In many ways, it's been a life of swimming against the tide. She has … Continue reading Sarah Watt: “I am a fighter. I’ve been fighting my whole life.”
Chantelle Cameron: "I have waited because I was hoping they would make the right decision, and they haven't, and they probably won't." "A trilogy makes sense when it's one win apiece, not when one fighter has won both fights," Chantelle Cameron says after the announcement that Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will have a third … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “I have waited because I was hoping they would make the right decision, and they haven’t, and they probably won’t.”
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