Category: Interviews

Juanita Stein: “I think it is a very authentic album, and I think the Howling Bells fans will respond to that. People who like Howling Bells will love the new music.”

Juanita Stein: "I think it is a very authentic album, and I think the Howling Bells fans will respond to that. People who like Howling Bells will love the new music.” A self-titled debut album in 2006 was critically acclaimed. The more expansive Radio Wars followed three years later, with The Loudest Engine and Heartstrings … Continue reading Juanita Stein: “I think it is a very authentic album, and I think the Howling Bells fans will respond to that. People who like Howling Bells will love the new music.” →

Ellie Bouttell: “I rate Fran very highly. I am excited to fight her.”

Ellie Bouttell: "I rate Fran very highly. I am excited to fight her." Ellie Bouttell is about to have the biggest fight of her career to date. The Nottinghamshire-born 29-year-old will travel to the Copper Box Arena in London this Saturday to take on the unbeaten Francesca Hennessy in a final eliminator for the WBC … Continue reading Ellie Bouttell: “I rate Fran very highly. I am excited to fight her.” →

Lillie Winch: “I want to be out as much as possible this year and hopefully fight for a title.”

Lillie Winch: “I want to be out as much as possible this year and hopefully fight for a title.” By Matt Elliott If you were to sit down and write out a list of the best female prospects in British boxing, there’s every chance that Lillie Winch’s name would be towards the very top. A … Continue reading Lillie Winch: “I want to be out as much as possible this year and hopefully fight for a title.” →

Natasha Jonas: “The only reason I haven’t announced my retirement is that I keep getting offers.”

Natasha Jonas: "The only reason I haven't announced my retirement is that I keep getting offers." We haven't seen Natasha Jonas inside a boxing ring since March. It was the night that seemingly signalled the end of her boxing career. In a big all-British world welterweight unification showdown, Lauren Price outpointed Jonas at the Royal … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “The only reason I haven’t announced my retirement is that I keep getting offers.” →

Sophia Maycroft: “I really enjoy boxing, and I want to see how far I can get. I don’t want any regrets.”

Sophia Maycroft: "I really enjoy boxing, and I want to see how far I can get. I don't want any regrets." The domestic female flyweight ranks are already stacked deep with talent. Very soon, a brand new addition will deepen that talent pool even more. In the coming months, the 22-year-old Sophia Maycroft will turn … Continue reading Sophia Maycroft: “I really enjoy boxing, and I want to see how far I can get. I don’t want any regrets.” →

Taylah Gentzen: “We have a plan, and we’re going to execute it on the night.”

Taylah Gentzen: "We have a plan, and we’re going to execute it on the night." "These are the moments that I stay ready for," the words of the Australian lightweight contender Taylah Gentzen. The 35-year-old will travel to England at the end of the month to take on the recently crowned IBF world lightweight champion, … Continue reading Taylah Gentzen: “We have a plan, and we’re going to execute it on the night.” →

Stevie Morgan: “I am confident of beating Stephanie Han.”

Stevie Morgan: "I am confident of beating Stephanie Han." It was her big moment. A headline act in Florida against a living legend. But for Stevie Morgan, it didn't quite go to plan. Amanda Serrano stopped her in two rounds, and the American had to go away and rebuild. And she did. 2025 was a … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “I am confident of beating Stephanie Han.” →

Cassie Henderson: “I want to keep progressing and trying to get better.”

Cassie Henderson: "I want to keep progressing and trying to get better." Cassie Henderson had just returned from Germany. A fruitful visit that ended with Henderson coming home to County Armagh with her second European title. In December, Henderson beat the Ukrainian Vladyslava Nalyvaiko on points to claim U17 European honours. The victory over Nalyvaiko followed … Continue reading Cassie Henderson: “I want to keep progressing and trying to get better.” →