Jake Peacock: “I’m going to smash this guy, then after the fight I’m going to grab the mic and ask for a top 10 guy.”

Jake Peacock: “I’m going to smash this guy, then after the fight I’m going to grab the mic and ask for a top 10 guy.” By Cameron Black Jake Peacock burst onto the ONE Championship scene with a dominant victory against Kohei Shinjo in what was an emphatic debut performance. The Muay Thai specialist was initially … Continue reading Jake Peacock: “I’m going to smash this guy, then after the fight I’m going to grab the mic and ask for a top 10 guy.” →

Will Crolla: “I believe I can go all the way, otherwise, I wouldn’t be in boxing, I would go out and get a proper job rather than get punched in the head for a living.”

Will Crolla: “I believe I can go all the way, otherwise, I wouldn’t be in boxing, I would go out and get a proper job rather than get punched in the head for a living.” By Matt Elliott Boxing is a unique sport that requires fighters to have a certain mentality, where they can put … Continue reading Will Crolla: “I believe I can go all the way, otherwise, I wouldn’t be in boxing, I would go out and get a proper job rather than get punched in the head for a living.” →

Hannah Robinson: “At this stage of my career, Wasserman are the perfect promoter for me, as I try and build myself domestically and work towards a title shot.”

Hannah Robinson: “At this stage of my career, Wasserman are the perfect promoter for me, as I try and build myself domestically and work towards a title shot.” By Matt Elliott Back in May, at the Rainton Meadows Arena on the outskirts of Sunderland, Hannah Robinson finally made her long-awaited professional debut. After success as … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “At this stage of my career, Wasserman are the perfect promoter for me, as I try and build myself domestically and work towards a title shot.” →

Mikaela Mayer: “Sandy Ryan won’t be pushing me from side to side. We all know that I am the bully here.”

Mikaela Mayer: “Sandy Ryan won’t be pushing me from side to side. We all know that I am the bully here." “I want to do things that scare me,” an old quote from Mikaela Mayer that typifies her mindset. “That’s like the toxic thing in me. I am most comfortable when I am not comfortable,” … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “Sandy Ryan won’t be pushing me from side to side. We all know that I am the bully here.” →

Heather Hardy: “When you have a concussion, that piece of your brain dies, and I can’t afford to have any more of the dead stuff.”

Heather Hardy: "When you have a concussion, that piece of your brain dies, and I can't afford to have any more of the dead stuff." "My grandpa says I am on the right side of the dirt." A rare little hint of humour for a fighter who is dealing with the extreme darkness of her … Continue reading Heather Hardy: “When you have a concussion, that piece of your brain dies, and I can’t afford to have any more of the dead stuff.” →

Rhiannon Dixon: “I’m really excited for the fight with Terri. It’s a very good fight. But it’s a fight that I know I am ready for, and I think I have been ready for it for a long time.”

Rhiannon Dixon: "I'm really excited for the fight with Terri. It's a very good fight. But it's a fight that I know I am ready for, and I think I have been ready for it for a long time." "It is mad to think how far I have come," Rhiannon Dixon told me over Zoom. … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I’m really excited for the fight with Terri. It’s a very good fight. But it’s a fight that I know I am ready for, and I think I have been ready for it for a long time.” →

Chantelle Cameron: “It’s a new chapter. It’s like a reset button, I am so excited.”

Chantelle Cameron: "It’s a new chapter. It’s like a reset button, I am so excited." By Alex Springer In many ways, Chantelle Cameron begins a new chapter in her boxing career on Saturday night. After a parting of the ways with Eddie Hearn, Cameron is now aligned with Frank Warren. But a change of promoter … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “It’s a new chapter. It’s like a reset button, I am so excited.” →

Nina Hughes: “I want my revenge against Cherneka, and I want the belt back.”

Nina Hughes: “I want my revenge against Cherneka, and I want the belt back.” By Cameron Black Nina Hughes has reiterated her intention to rematch Cherneka Johnson after a controversial first fight between the two back in May. Hughes thought she had successfully defended her WBA World Bantamweight belt when the ring announcer called … Continue reading Nina Hughes: “I want my revenge against Cherneka, and I want the belt back.” →

April Napthine: “My professional debut was so much fun. I thought I would be more nervous than I was. I just felt so ready and so confident.”

April Napthine: "My professional debut was so much fun. I thought I would be more nervous than I was. I just felt so ready and so confident." Mount Eliza is described as a little seaside suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria. An estimated population of just under 20,000. April Napthine grew up there … Continue reading April Napthine: “My professional debut was so much fun. I thought I would be more nervous than I was. I just felt so ready and so confident.” →

Tori-Ellis Willetts: “I believe I am more than capable of winning world titles.”

Tori-Ellis Willetts: “I believe I am more than capable of winning world titles.” It was a fight taken at just nine days’ notice. A fight where eight different possible opponents made their excuses and walked away. Eventually, Kerry Orton was the only fighter who said yes, and Tori-Ellis Willetts finally found her latest opponent. The … Continue reading Tori-Ellis Willetts: “I believe I am more than capable of winning world titles.” →