Category: Interviews

Lauren Mackie: “I have grown up watching the Commonwealth Games, so it has always been a dream of mine to compete.”

Lauren Mackie: "I have grown up watching the Commonwealth Games, so it has always been a dream of mine to compete." Lauren Mackie has already tasted much success in her flourishing boxing career. The 20-year-old is a national champion and has won medals on the European and World stage. But Mackie is only just getting … Continue reading Lauren Mackie: “I have grown up watching the Commonwealth Games, so it has always been a dream of mine to compete.” →

Ruby White: “I was lost for words when I got the call that I had been selected.”

Ruby White: "I was lost for words when I got the call that I had been selected." Ruby White is a seven-time national champion, and claimed gold at the 2024 World U19 championships in America. But the 19-year-old is now looking forward to an even bigger stage. White has been selected to represent England in … Continue reading Ruby White: “I was lost for words when I got the call that I had been selected.” →

Shona Whitwell: “If Harli and I could get on the same show, that would be unreal.”

Shona Whitwell: "If Harli and I could get on the same show, that would be unreal." In April, Shona Whitwell impressively moved to 3-0 when she stopped Joanna Fraszczak in the 6th and final round of their fight in Northampton. It was her second consecutive inside-the-distance victory. After a slow start to her professional career, … Continue reading Shona Whitwell: “If Harli and I could get on the same show, that would be unreal.” →

Elise Glynn: “It means a lot to be selected for the Commonwealth Games.”

Elise Glynn: "It means a lot to be selected for the Commonwealth Games." Elise Glynn will soon be heading to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games. The 24-year-old will look to take the next step in her career in Scotland. An elite amateur who has always carried lofty ambitions. "It means a lot to be selected … Continue reading Elise Glynn: “It means a lot to be selected for the Commonwealth Games.” →

Gemma Richardson: “I want to show people why I did so well as an amateur. I want to make my name as a pro now.”

Gemma Richardson: "I want to show people why I did so well as an amateur. I want to make my name as a pro now." In June, Gemma Richardson made it four wins out of four in the professional ranks when she outpointed Jana Duchonova in Bolton over six rounds. Richardson won every round against … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: “I want to show people why I did so well as an amateur. I want to make my name as a pro now.” →

Brooke Neely: “I have always said if I got a medal at the Commonwealth Games, I would like to be on GB.”

Brooke Neely: "I have always said if I got a medal at the Commonwealth Games, I would like to be on GB." It was a moment of celebration. Selected as part of an 11-strong Scottish boxing team for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, Brooke Neely was looking forward to a tournament that could decide her immediate … Continue reading Brooke Neely: “I have always said if I got a medal at the Commonwealth Games, I would like to be on GB.” →

Hannah Rapp: “I have always said my goal in this sport is to be the best that I can be.”

Hannah Rapp: "I have always said my goal in this sport is to be the best that I can be." After an extremely short amateur career and only nine fights in the professional ranks, Hannah Rapp rolled the dice to challenge the unbeaten Tiara Brown for her WBC world featherweight title earlier this month. Rapp … Continue reading Hannah Rapp: “I have always said my goal in this sport is to be the best that I can be.” →

Victoria Lomax: “This will be the first time Shona Whitwell will know and feel that she has been in a fight.”

Victoria Lomax: "This will be the first time Shona Whitwell will know and feel that she has been in a fight." "I can't wait." Victoria Lomax says of her next fight. "In boxing, it's my first fight in the UK." Born in Bury, Lancashire, Lomax now resides in Malaga, Spain. The 35-year-old owns and runs … Continue reading Victoria Lomax: “This will be the first time Shona Whitwell will know and feel that she has been in a fight.” →

Rianna Doforo: “I want to be the best female fighter of this generation.”

Rianna Doforo: "I want to be the best female fighter of this generation." "It went perfectly," Rianna Doforo told FightPost over Zoom. "I couldn't have asked for any more." It was just a few days removed from her victory over Orsolya Moldovan on Saturday night at the Magna Centre. The 18-year-old ended a year-long ring … Continue reading Rianna Doforo: “I want to be the best female fighter of this generation.” →

Amy Greatorex: “The win means the world to me.”

Amy Greatorex: "The win means the world to me." Life on the road is incredibly hard. The away corner can be a thankless and unrewarding job. Even when you win. You don't. Amy Greatorex knows this better than most. Before her fight on Saturday night, Greatorex had only won once in thirteen previous fights. Success … Continue reading Amy Greatorex: “The win means the world to me.” →