Sam Hickey: “This time next year, I want to be knocking on the door for some belts and bringing a big fight to Scotland.”

Sam Hickey: “This time next year, I want to be knocking on the door for some belts and bringing a big fight to Scotland.” By Matt Elliott Scotland has produced its fair share of successful boxers over the years. From the late, great Ken Buchanan becoming the undisputed lightweight champion, to Ricky Burns winning world … Continue reading Sam Hickey: “This time next year, I want to be knocking on the door for some belts and bringing a big fight to Scotland.” →

Skye Nicolson: “All I can do is chase the Amanda Serrano fight until the day that she retires.”

Skye Nicolson: "All I can do is chase the Amanda Serrano fight until the day that she retires." The name of Amanda Serrano has never been far from the mouth of Skye Nicolson. Even a few years ago, when the Australian had only a handful of professional fights behind her, Serrano was already the intended … Continue reading Skye Nicolson: “All I can do is chase the Amanda Serrano fight until the day that she retires.” →

Ella Lonsdale: “Boxing keeps me disciplined, and it’s my life now. It’s the best thing that could have happened to me.”

Ella Lonsdale: "Boxing keeps me disciplined, and it's my life now. It's the best thing that could have happened to me."Even at 17, Ella Lonsdale is no stranger to success as a boxer. A two-time Tri-Nations Champion, a four-time National Champion, a European gold medallist plus a plethora of other titles, trust me, her fighting … Continue reading Ella Lonsdale: “Boxing keeps me disciplined, and it’s my life now. It’s the best thing that could have happened to me.” →

Gemma Richardson: “2024 has been the worst year of my life. My dream got stolen. They stole my dream.”

Gemma Richardson: "2024 has been the worst year of my life. My dream got stolen. They stole my dream." A decorated amateur career ended in controversy and bitterness. An amateur resume that included being a European and World Champion at Youth level. There was also a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, plus five … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: “2024 has been the worst year of my life. My dream got stolen. They stole my dream.” →

Stevie Morgan: “I lost to the greatest female fighter in the world, but I hate that people didn’t get to see the real me.”

Stevie Morgan: "I lost to the greatest female fighter in the world, but I hate that people didn't get to see the real me." The Tampa native only turned professional in 2022, but Stevie Morgan has already managed sixteen fights in that brief period of time. It is an old-school schedule that differs from many … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “I lost to the greatest female fighter in the world, but I hate that people didn’t get to see the real me.” →

Jade Pearce: “I just want to get going and show people what I can do.”

Jade Pearce: "I just want to get going and show people what I can do." "Everyone who I had spoken to before it was as if they were trying to sell themselves. But Carl was just straight to the point. There was no bullshit from Carl." The opening words of Jade Pearce as we discussed … Continue reading Jade Pearce: “I just want to get going and show people what I can do.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Louise Orton

Beyond The Ropes: Louise Orton Louise Orton could have walked away from boxing many times. Nobody would have blamed her. Orton turned professional in 2019 with big expectations. An elite amateur who had aspirations of being a world champion. But the pro debut was years in the making. Fight after fight fell through. Some literally, … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Louise Orton →

Hannah Robinson: “I want to be challenged in every fight and be ready for the big opportunity when it comes.”

Hannah Robinson: "I want to be challenged in every fight and be ready for the big opportunity when it comes." The former two-time National Amateur Champion is now two fights into her professional career. A debut win in May against Johana Rochl was followed by her more recent victory over the Spanish import Laura Reoyo. … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “I want to be challenged in every fight and be ready for the big opportunity when it comes.” →

Harli Whitwell: “We are aiming for bigger fights and titles next year. I’m ready to take the big fights now.”

Harli Whitwell: "We are aiming for bigger fights and titles next year. I'm ready to take the big fights now." Harli Whitwell turned professional in 2022. Five fights later, she is still unbeaten. A super-featherweight prospect that has the look of a fighter who could go far. Very far. But those five fights could have … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: “We are aiming for bigger fights and titles next year. I’m ready to take the big fights now.” →

Jaron Ennis: “My overall aim in boxing hasn’t changed, I want to become undisputed in every division from 147lbs to 168lbs.”

Jaron Ennis: “My overall aim in boxing hasn’t changed, I want to become undisputed in every division from 147lbs to 168lbs.” By Matt Elliott This last year has been a rollercoaster of emotions for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. In late 2023 he became a world champion for the first time, when the IBF stripped Terence Crawford … Continue reading Jaron Ennis: “My overall aim in boxing hasn’t changed, I want to become undisputed in every division from 147lbs to 168lbs.” →