Beyond The Ropes: Millie Symons The Enfield-born Millie Symons was bullied at school. She found those early years hard for many reasons. But she found boxing and her life changed for the better. The 21-year-old struggled to find herself in those early formative years. "I got bullied for three years at school, which led me … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Millie Symons
Beyond The Ropes: Ebony Leigh Jones The Barnsley-born Ebony Leigh Jones started in dance. A move to karate followed before she found boxing. Jones is now a two-weight National Champion and she competed in the 2022 World Youth Championships. There are thoughts of turning professional. At 19, it's fair to say that she is only … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Ebony Leigh Jones
Shanell Dargan: "Boxing really did save my life." Shanell Dargan had a beyond-tough early life. She dreamed of a singing career and appeared on the Australian X Factor. But now, after fighting many things in her life, Dargan is a professional boxer and wants to become a world champion. Dargan will have fight number ten … Continue reading Shanell Dargan: “Boxing really did save my life.”
Mikaela Mayer: "They will have to pay me some big bucks for me to fight Lauren Price in Wales." There was a time when the phone didn't ring. A time when Mikaela Mayer was without a world title. A fighter who was deemed high risk and no reward. But that victory over Sandy Ryan last … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “They will have to pay me some big bucks for me to fight Lauren Price in Wales.”
Beyond The Ropes: Morgan Baber Morgan Baber is a former gymnast who wanted to find a sport that gave her something different. She found boxing and, after a short period away, is now on the comeback trail and looking at joining the world of professional boxing. The 22-year-old was born and bred in Bristol. Baber … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Morgan Baber
Beyond The Ropes: Sadie Thomas Sadie Thomas started boxing when her side of the sport was in a totally different place. A time when apathy and indifference were commonplace. Acceptance and appreciation were nearly ten years away. The Hartlepool-born Thomas was one of the early trailblazers. You could say she was from another time. But … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Sadie Thomas
Beyond The Ropes: Kaye Scott As an amateur Kaye Scott won multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games and the World Championships before leaving the unpaid ranks behind in 2023 to chase world titles as a professional. But with just a few week's notice, Scott rejoined the world of amateur boxing once more and travelled to … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Kaye Scott
Mai Soliman: "All roads lead to the world title." Mai Soliman is seven fights into her professional career. Only one early blemish spoils her resume. But the Egyptian-born super-flyweight contender has recovered quite magnificently from that early reversal and is now edging ever closer to a shot at the world title. Soliman spent a good … Continue reading Mai Soliman: “All roads lead to the world title.”
Beyond The Ropes: Jade Jones It was a train journey down to London on March 7th that brought Jade Jones onto my radar. Another trip to the 'big smoke' this time for a little trip to the Royal Albert Hall to cover the Boxxer all-female card. During that killing time part of that trip, I … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Jade Jones
Beyond The Ropes: Carmen Lynch It was just twenty-four hours removed from her first-ever visit to the Institute of Sport in Sheffield. A long trip to spar with the elite GB talent that resides in that famous gym. Carmen Lynch struggles to get quality spars in her native Wales as her reputation grows with each … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Carmen Lynch
