Linn Sandström: “We are bringing the world champion to Australia, and I think I will shock the world.”

Linn Sandström: "We are bringing the world champion to Australia, and I think I will shock the world." "It's the big one. We said we would get it, and we finally have." The words of a happy fighter whose dream has just become a reality. In many ways, it has been a long time coming … Continue reading Linn Sandström: “We are bringing the world champion to Australia, and I think I will shock the world.” →

Katie Riddle: “I do the sport because I just love it.”

Katie Riddle: "I do the sport because I just love it." "I do the sport because I just love it and not for any other reason at this point." The words of the Australian flyweight hopeful Katie Riddle. Fighters fight for many reasons. Many are attracted to the bright lights and the lure of fame and … Continue reading Katie Riddle: “I do the sport because I just love it.” →

Callum Beardow: “Boxing changed my life, and I owe my life to the sport, and that’s why I will be going back to the gym and doing some coaching.”

Callum Beardow: “Boxing changed my life, and I owe my life to the sport, and that’s why I will be going back to the gym and doing some coaching.” By Matthew Elliott Boxers get involved in the sport for a variety of reasons. It is a question I often pose to fighters, and the answers … Continue reading Callum Beardow: “Boxing changed my life, and I owe my life to the sport, and that’s why I will be going back to the gym and doing some coaching.” →

Charlie Edwards: “I wouldn’t be in this sport anymore if I didn’t think I could do this. My dream is to be a multi-weight world champion.”

Charlie Edwards: "I wouldn't be in this sport anymore if I didn't think I could do this. My dream is to be a multi-weight world champion." By Lewie Laing As I caught up with Charlie Edwards for FightPost ahead of his return to the ring next month, it became quickly apparent this was a different … Continue reading Charlie Edwards: “I wouldn’t be in this sport anymore if I didn’t think I could do this. My dream is to be a multi-weight world champion.” →

Roha Hudson: “At the end of the day, it was down to me. I just didn’t show up.”

Roha Hudson: "At the end of the day, it was down to me. I just didn't show up." It wasn’t supposed to end like this. A professional debut long in the making. It was intended to be a showcase of what was to follow. A fighter turning over after an unbeaten amateur run that brought … Continue reading Roha Hudson: “At the end of the day, it was down to me. I just didn’t show up.” →

Harli Whitwell: “I want to be more active this year. Last year, I only had two fights, and I just want to progress with each fight.”

Harli Whitwell: "I want to be more active this year. Last year, I only had two fights, and I just want to progress with each fight." Harli Whitwell left the amateur ranks behind in 2022, and very quickly, the unbeaten super-featherweight prospect is learning that the professional ranks rarely run in straight lines. I last … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: “I want to be more active this year. Last year, I only had two fights, and I just want to progress with each fight.” →

Alex Murphy: “I do all the tickets and look for sponsors myself. This is what a lot of people don’t see.”

Alex Murphy: “I do all the tickets and look for sponsors myself. This is what a lot of people don’t see." By Lewie Laing With no concrete fight date as of 2024 so far, a fighter could be forgiven for taking their foot off the gas while they wait for boxing to conjure up the … Continue reading Alex Murphy: “I do all the tickets and look for sponsors myself. This is what a lot of people don’t see.” →

Ben Shalom: “I think Sky are committed to the sport more than ever.”

Ben Shalom: "I think Sky are committed to the sport more than ever." The framed artwork on the wall behind him is a little reminder of just how far Ben Shalom has come. A piece of art of his first big night in the sport. It was the long-awaited fight between Amir Khan and Kell … Continue reading Ben Shalom: “I think Sky are committed to the sport more than ever.” →

Martin Hillman: “I might not always win, but I never turn down an opportunity.”

Martin Hillman: “I might not always win, but I never turn down an opportunity.” By Garry WhiteThis weekend, Martin Hillman will wake up at home in Orpington and go to bed some 3,000 miles away in Accra. The Ghanian capital has long since established itself as the mecca for boxing in Africa, having given rise … Continue reading Martin Hillman: “I might not always win, but I never turn down an opportunity.” →

Nicola Hopewell: ‘The ultimate goal is to fight for a world title.’

Nicola Hopewell: ‘The ultimate goal is to fight for a world title.’ By Dan D'Alessio Nicola Hopewell experienced more ups and downs than a rollercoaster last week. A 4-1 professional boxer from Worksop, Hopewell, was on the cusp of challenging for the WBC, WBO, and Ring Magazine titles last Saturday night. In the blink of … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: ‘The ultimate goal is to fight for a world title.’ →