Rhiannon Dixon: "I want to be a two-weight world champion." It was a painful night in September for Rhiannon Dixon. An unbeaten world champion with real momentum and a seemingly mapped-out future. Terri Harper was the first defence of her WBO lightweight title. A fighter that was vastly more experienced than the former white-collar fighter, … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I want to be a two-weight world champion.”
Natasha Jonas: "I was prepared to go to America last year to fight Mikaela. We'd agreed on it last time, so I have no issue with going over there to fight her." Although the rematch is not yet confirmed, Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan look set to run back that titanic fight from September of … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “I was prepared to go to America last year to fight Mikaela. We’d agreed on it last time, so I have no issue with going over there to fight her.”
Mae Astbury: "I want to be the best fighter that I can." Mae Astbury was seemingly always destined to have a sporting career of some description. Her formative years included spells in gymnastics, dance, hockey, basketball, and athletics. There was even a time when she competed in powerlifting. A sport that she found during those … Continue reading Mae Astbury: “I want to be the best fighter that I can.”
Mae Astbury: "We have been dealing with the unknown, so it has been difficult to know just how much to put into my boxing." After twenty-four amateur fights and an amateur career that included a regional title and appearances at the National Championships, Mae Astbury decided the time was right to leave the unpaid ranks … Continue reading Mae Astbury: “We have been dealing with the unknown, so it has been difficult to know just how much to put into my boxing.”
Mikaela Mayer: "Some might say my win over Sandy Ryan was a hometown decision. It wasn't, and I will do it even better next time." It was a year of contrasting fortunes. A near miss in January against Natasha Jonas in Liverpool. It ended with a deserved victory over Sandy Ryan in New York. Two … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “Some might say my win over Sandy Ryan was a hometown decision. It wasn’t, and I will do it even better next time.”
Megan Redstall: "I want my name to be in the mix alongside Emma Dolan, Lauren Parker, and Shannon Ryan." It was supposed to be an early Christmas present for Megan Redstall. The biggest fight of her life was only days away. Emma Dolan was due to defend her Commonwealth super-flyweight title against Redstall last month … Continue reading Megan Redstall: “I want my name to be in the mix alongside Emma Dolan, Lauren Parker, and Shannon Ryan.”
Jerry-Lee Palmer: "I just thought it was time to turn professional. If I didn't do it, I would probably regret it on my deathbed." The cold damp UK weather was in sharp contrast to what Jerry-Lee Palmer was clearly enjoying as we connected over Zoom. Palmer was back in Tenerife visiting her parents over the … Continue reading Jerry-Lee Palmer: “I just thought it was time to turn professional. If I didn’t do it, I would probably regret it on my deathbed.”
Meg Kilroe: "Boxing has made me realise that there is something in me that I didn't know was there. I have passed limits that I didn't know existed." I always say everyone has a story to tell. The joy is finding stories that need to be told. The story of Meg Kilroe is one such … Continue reading Meg Kilroe: “Boxing has made me realise that there is something in me that I didn’t know was there. I have passed limits that I didn’t know existed.”
Crystal Chambers: "I want a belt and the respect that would come with that belt." I last spoke to Crystal Chambers six months ago. It was, in many ways, a blank canvas. I knew little about her. But as we connected over Zoom, a quite wonderful inspiring, if heartbreaking story soon unfolded. In memory of … Continue reading Crystal Chambers: “I want a belt and the respect that would come with that belt.”
Mikaela Mayer: "I'm definitely fighting in March, so we are going to get something done. But it won't be in the UK." It was a year that started with frustration and more for Mikaela Mayer. A visit to Liverpool in January to challenge Natasha Jonas for her IBF world welterweight title ended in disappointment. An … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I’m definitely fighting in March, so we are going to get something done. But it won’t be in the UK.”
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