Francesca Burton: “Without boxing in my life, I don’t think I would be the person that I am today.”

Francesca Burton: "Without boxing in my life, I don't think I would be the person that I am today." There was no bold talk about winning world titles. My interview with Francesca Burton ran a little deeper than that. From being bullied at school, through boxing, Burton has turned her whole life around. Demons defeated, … Continue reading Francesca Burton: “Without boxing in my life, I don’t think I would be the person that I am today.” →

Kaye Scott: “At this stage of my career, it’s about making some money and getting the opportunity to win more belts.”

Kaye Scott: "At this stage of my career, it's about making some money and getting the opportunity to win more belts." It was definitely third time lucky for Kaye Scott on Saturday night in Detroit. At the third time of asking, the Australian can finally call herself a world champion. The 41-year-old defeated the American … Continue reading Kaye Scott: “At this stage of my career, it’s about making some money and getting the opportunity to win more belts.” →

Sarah Liegmann: “I know what I am capable of, and the long-term goal is to have a world title.”

Sarah Liegmann: "I know what I am capable of, and the long-term goal is to have a world title." Sarah Liegmann hasn't fought since April. A unanimous ten-round points victory over Liliana Martinez, in her native Germany, earned Liegmann the WBF featherweight title. But a lingering hand injury and a recent illness have prevented the … Continue reading Sarah Liegmann: “I know what I am capable of, and the long-term goal is to have a world title.” →

Charlotte Johnson: “I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly.”

Charlotte Johnson: "I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly." I last spoke to Charlotte Johnson in the summer. Developing nicely as an amateur, the Australian light-flyweight had no immediate plans to turn professional. But plans change. Earlier this month, Johnson made her professional debut, stopping Khwunchit … Continue reading Charlotte Johnson: “I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly.” →

Ebonie Cotton: “My intention is not to mess around. I want those belts.”

Ebonie Cotton: "My intention is not to mess around. I want those belts." It was just a week removed after her last fight when I caught up with Ebonie Cotton. After just one professional fight, Cotton was given the opportunity to fight under the Matchroom bright lights live on DAZN. It was a moment … Continue reading Ebonie Cotton: “My intention is not to mess around. I want those belts.” →

Megan Redstall: “I think Fran Hennessy and I would make for such an exciting British title clash.”

Megan Redstall: "I think Fran Hennessy and I would make for such an exciting British title clash." Megan Redstall should have the opportunity to challenge for the vacant Commonwealth bantamweight title at the end of November. But when her opponent, Laura Pain, pulled out of the fight in fight week, Redstall had to settle for … Continue reading Megan Redstall: “I think Fran Hennessy and I would make for such an exciting British title clash.” →

Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I would love to challenge myself against Gabriela Fundora.”

Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I would love to challenge myself against Gabriela Fundora." Jasmina Zapotoczna got win number ten last month. A little trip to France to defend her European flyweight title against Justine Lallemand was full of chaos and more. An away trip of high drama in the immediate aftermath when the opposing corner tried to … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I would love to challenge myself against Gabriela Fundora.” →

Fran Hennessy: “I wouldn’t be in this sport if I didn’t think I could go undisputed at a few different weights.”

Fran Hennessy: "I wouldn't be in this sport if I didn't think I could go undisputed at a few different weights." We haven't seen Fran Hennessy inside a boxing ring since March. It was a special night for her. Big-time boxing returned to the Royal Albert Hall. An all-female card live on Sky Sports, … Continue reading Fran Hennessy: “I wouldn’t be in this sport if I didn’t think I could go undisputed at a few different weights.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Rubi Smallwood

Beyond The Ropes: Rubi Smallwood Just a few short months ago, Rubi Smallwood was flying in her sport of choice. A thriving boxing career that had already accumulated three national titles. But in September, the 18-year-old suddenly had a bigger fight on her hands. Smallwood was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, which left her temporarily paralysed. … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Rubi Smallwood →

Frazer Clarke: “The best part of my career is coming up. I wouldn’t say no to any fight.”

Frazer Clarke: "The best part of my career is coming up. I wouldn't say no to any fight." Fight Week has been a long time coming for Frazer Clarke. We last saw Clarke inside a boxing ring in April when he blitzed Ebenezer Tetteh inside a round in Birmingham. Clarke should have returned … Continue reading Frazer Clarke: “The best part of my career is coming up. I wouldn’t say no to any fight.” →