April Hunter: “I have a big year planned, and hopefully, I’ll get backed properly and get back to where I need to be.”

April Hunter: "I have a big year planned, and hopefully, I'll get backed properly and get back to where I need to be." I was ringside in July 2023, when April Hunter got revenge over the only fighter to defeat her as a professional. The Manchester Arena played host to Hunter beating Kirstie Bavington … Continue reading April Hunter: “I have a big year planned, and hopefully, I’ll get backed properly and get back to where I need to be.” →

Lily Bassett: “I want to be remembered in history as one of the greatest fighters of all time.”

Lily Bassett: "I want to be remembered in history as one of the greatest fighters of all time." "It was really fun being out in Germany for ten days. I had four fights, and I obviously won all of them." The opening words of Lily Bassett, as we connected over Zoom. Bassett was just a … Continue reading Lily Bassett: “I want to be remembered in history as one of the greatest fighters of all time.” →

Siobhan Haley: “I would like to go to the Olympics in 2032, just to say I was an Olympian.”

Siobhan Haley: "I would like to go to the Olympics in 2032, just to say I was an Olympian." The England international Siobhan Haley had four fights in Germany and came home with her second European title. A unanimous points decision over the Hungarian Zsofia Kiss earned Haley the U17 title. A fighter with incredibly … Continue reading Siobhan Haley: “I would like to go to the Olympics in 2032, just to say I was an Olympian.” →

Anya New: “I want to go to the 2032 Olympics, and after that, turn professional and become a world champion.”

Anya New: "I want to go to the 2032 Olympics, and after that, turn professional and become a world champion." Anya New is another rising star on the female side of the sport. The recently crowned European champion is seemingly heading into a golden future. A split-decision victory over the German Amalia Muller earned New … Continue reading Anya New: “I want to go to the 2032 Olympics, and after that, turn professional and become a world champion.” →

Francesca Burton: “Without boxing in my life, I don’t think I would be the person that I am today.”

Francesca Burton: "Without boxing in my life, I don't think I would be the person that I am today." There was no bold talk about winning world titles. My interview with Francesca Burton ran a little deeper than that. From being bullied at school, through boxing, Burton has turned her whole life around. Demons defeated, … Continue reading Francesca Burton: “Without boxing in my life, I don’t think I would be the person that I am today.” →

Kaye Scott: “At this stage of my career, it’s about making some money and getting the opportunity to win more belts.”

Kaye Scott: "At this stage of my career, it's about making some money and getting the opportunity to win more belts." It was definitely third time lucky for Kaye Scott on Saturday night in Detroit. At the third time of asking, the Australian can finally call herself a world champion. The 41-year-old defeated the American … Continue reading Kaye Scott: “At this stage of my career, it’s about making some money and getting the opportunity to win more belts.” →

Sarah Liegmann: “I know what I am capable of, and the long-term goal is to have a world title.”

Sarah Liegmann: "I know what I am capable of, and the long-term goal is to have a world title." Sarah Liegmann hasn't fought since April. A unanimous ten-round points victory over Liliana Martinez, in her native Germany, earned Liegmann the WBF featherweight title. But a lingering hand injury and a recent illness have prevented the … Continue reading Sarah Liegmann: “I know what I am capable of, and the long-term goal is to have a world title.” →

Charlotte Johnson: “I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly.”

Charlotte Johnson: "I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly." I last spoke to Charlotte Johnson in the summer. Developing nicely as an amateur, the Australian light-flyweight had no immediate plans to turn professional. But plans change. Earlier this month, Johnson made her professional debut, stopping Khwunchit … Continue reading Charlotte Johnson: “I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly.” →

Ebonie Cotton: “My intention is not to mess around. I want those belts.”

Ebonie Cotton: "My intention is not to mess around. I want those belts." It was just a week removed after her last fight when I caught up with Ebonie Cotton. After just one professional fight, Cotton was given the opportunity to fight under the Matchroom bright lights live on DAZN. It was a moment … Continue reading Ebonie Cotton: “My intention is not to mess around. I want those belts.” →

Megan Redstall: “I think Fran Hennessy and I would make for such an exciting British title clash.”

Megan Redstall: "I think Fran Hennessy and I would make for such an exciting British title clash." Megan Redstall should have the opportunity to challenge for the vacant Commonwealth bantamweight title at the end of November. But when her opponent, Laura Pain, pulled out of the fight in fight week, Redstall had to settle for … Continue reading Megan Redstall: “I think Fran Hennessy and I would make for such an exciting British title clash.” →