Sam Lightfoot: "Boxing is my passion, and I want to make a living out of it." Sam Lightfoot is the latest fighter to leave the amateur world behind to join the ever-expanding professional ranks. Like many, Lightfoot has had to be patient while her application for a British Boxing Board of Control licence is completed. … Continue reading Sam Lightfoot: “Boxing is my passion, and I want to make a living out of it.”
Alice Pumphrey: "I know I can beat anyone that is put in front of me." The winning feeling goes on for Alice Pumphrey. A young fighter seemingly destined for the very pinnacle of her sport. Pumphrey has followed on from winning the World Boxing U19 Championships last year in America, replicating that gold medal in … Continue reading Alice Pumphrey: “I know I can beat anyone that is put in front of me.”
Georgia Klein: "As I got older, I had to make a choice and chose boxing over football, I thought I'd try boxing and see where it takes me. It ended up becoming my life." Women's boxing has been on somewhat of a meteoric rise over the last few years, offering up competitive match-ups and world … Continue reading Georgia Klein: “As I got older, I had to make a choice and chose boxing over football, I thought I’d try boxing and see where it takes me. It ended up becoming my life.”
Beyond The Ropes: Kayla Iwikau I first contacted Kayla Iwikau over two years ago about the possibility of telling her story. Scheduling issues prevented the interview from taking place as planned in 2022, so as sometimes happens, the interview was put on ice. We kept in touch, and the intention was always to do the … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Kayla Iwikau
Stevie Morgan: "I am back in the win column." The last time Stevie Morgan fought was a bittersweet moment. It was a beyond-high-profile fight against Amanda Serrano, the showcase fight that Morgan had dreamed of. But it ended before it had really got started. Serrano stopped her in the second round. The Puerto Rican moved … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “I am back in the win column.”
Shauna O’Keeffe: "The lightweight division is stacked, but I believe I am the one to take over." "Australia was just amazing. It was incredible. It's probably one of the best places I have ever been to. The win was massive. I am very blessed for the win." The opening words of the unbeaten Irish lightweight … Continue reading Shauna O’Keeffe: “The lightweight division is stacked, but I believe I am the one to take over.”
Adam Azim: “I want to fight three or four times this year. Win the IBO world title, move up the rankings, and face some big names.” By Matt Elliott Adam Azim aims to elevate himself onto the world stage this weekend as he faces Sergey Lipinets for the vacant IBO super lightweight title at Wembley … Continue reading Adam Azim: “I want to fight three or four times this year. Win the IBO world title, move up the rankings, and face some big names.”
Lily Devlin: "I see myself boxing for world titles." The process of getting a licence from the British Boxing Board of Control can be a long one. Circumstances can differ. The medical alone can be beyond stressful. But Lily Devlin has a unique story on that journey to becoming a professional boxer. The 25-year-old is … Continue reading Lily Devlin: “I see myself boxing for world titles.”
Siobhan Haley: "I want to be a world champion, and hopefully, undisputed. But I also want to inspire the younger generation that will come through and show the other girls that they can do it too." It had been a beyond day of excessive travel for Siobhan Haley. The previous few days had seen the … Continue reading Siobhan Haley: “I want to be a world champion, and hopefully, undisputed. But I also want to inspire the younger generation that will come through and show the other girls that they can do it too.”
Sian O'Toole: "I know that I have the talent to become a world champion." "I'd been through so many sports in my life. Dancing, Irish Dancing, Hockey, and Football, but I never really found something that I liked. I was always competitive, and no matter what I did, I always wanted to win," the words … Continue reading Sian O’Toole: “I know that I have the talent to become a world champion.”
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