Mikaela Mayer: “Some might say my win over Sandy Ryan was a hometown decision. It wasn’t, and I will do it even better next time.”

Mikaela Mayer: "Some might say my win over Sandy Ryan was a hometown decision. It wasn't, and I will do it even better next time." It was a year of contrasting fortunes. A near miss in January against Natasha Jonas in Liverpool. It ended with a deserved victory over Sandy Ryan in New York. Two … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “Some might say my win over Sandy Ryan was a hometown decision. It wasn’t, and I will do it even better next time.” →

Megan Redstall: “I want my name to be in the mix alongside Emma Dolan, Lauren Parker, and Shannon Ryan.”

Megan Redstall: "I want my name to be in the mix alongside Emma Dolan, Lauren Parker, and Shannon Ryan." It was supposed to be an early Christmas present for Megan Redstall. The biggest fight of her life was only days away. Emma Dolan was due to defend her Commonwealth super-flyweight title against Redstall last month … Continue reading Megan Redstall: “I want my name to be in the mix alongside Emma Dolan, Lauren Parker, and Shannon Ryan.” →

Jerry-Lee Palmer: “I just thought it was time to turn professional. If I didn’t do it, I would probably regret it on my deathbed.”

Jerry-Lee Palmer: "I just thought it was time to turn professional. If I didn't do it, I would probably regret it on my deathbed." The cold damp UK weather was in sharp contrast to what Jerry-Lee Palmer was clearly enjoying as we connected over Zoom. Palmer was back in Tenerife visiting her parents over the … Continue reading Jerry-Lee Palmer: “I just thought it was time to turn professional. If I didn’t do it, I would probably regret it on my deathbed.” →

Meg Kilroe: “Boxing has made me realise that there is something in me that I didn’t know was there. I have passed limits that I didn’t know existed.”

Meg Kilroe: "Boxing has made me realise that there is something in me that I didn't know was there. I have passed limits that I didn't know existed." I always say everyone has a story to tell. The joy is finding stories that need to be told. The story of Meg Kilroe is one such … Continue reading Meg Kilroe: “Boxing has made me realise that there is something in me that I didn’t know was there. I have passed limits that I didn’t know existed.” →

Crystal Chambers: “I want a belt and the respect that would come with that belt.”

Crystal Chambers: "I want a belt and the respect that would come with that belt." I last spoke to Crystal Chambers six months ago. It was, in many ways, a blank canvas. I knew little about her. But as we connected over Zoom, a quite wonderful inspiring, if heartbreaking story soon unfolded. In memory of … Continue reading Crystal Chambers: “I want a belt and the respect that would come with that belt.” →

Mikaela Mayer: “I’m definitely fighting in March, so we are going to get something done. But it won’t be in the UK.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I'm definitely fighting in March, so we are going to get something done. But it won't be in the UK." It was a year that started with frustration and more for Mikaela Mayer. A visit to Liverpool in January to challenge Natasha Jonas for her IBF world welterweight title ended in disappointment. An … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I’m definitely fighting in March, so we are going to get something done. But it won’t be in the UK.” →

Lauren Parker: “To earn a shot at the British Title against Emma Dolan on a Boxxer show feels like the ultimate reward for all my hard work and determination.”

Lauren Parker: "To earn a shot at the British Title against Emma Dolan on a Boxxer show feels like the ultimate reward for all my hard work and determination." "As the mandatory challenger for the British title, the opportunity to box at the Royal Albert Hall on the undercard of the highly-anticipated showdown between Lauren … Continue reading Lauren Parker: “To earn a shot at the British Title against Emma Dolan on a Boxxer show feels like the ultimate reward for all my hard work and determination.” →

Caitlyn Wise: “I want to make a name for myself and show everyone what I have got. I want all my hard work and dedication to pay off and show it wasn’t all for nothing.”

Caitlyn Wise: "I want to make a name for myself and show everyone what I have got. I want all my hard work and dedication to pay off and show it wasn't all for nothing." Caitlyn Wise was one of six female fighters who went over to Colorado Springs in October for the U19 World Championships. … Continue reading Caitlyn Wise: “I want to make a name for myself and show everyone what I have got. I want all my hard work and dedication to pay off and show it wasn’t all for nothing.” →

Alice Pumphrey: “I want an Olympic gold medal. That’s the dream now. I then want to turn professional and be undisputed at four different weights. That’s the end goal. I just can’t wait for what the future holds.”

Alice Pumphrey: "I want an Olympic gold medal. That's the dream now. I then want to turn professional and be undisputed at four different weights. That's the end goal. I just can't wait for what the future holds." Alice Pumphrey is only 18. But she is no ordinary teenager. Impressive beyond her years. She is … Continue reading Alice Pumphrey: “I want an Olympic gold medal. That’s the dream now. I then want to turn professional and be undisputed at four different weights. That’s the end goal. I just can’t wait for what the future holds.” →

Natasha Jonas: “After Habazin, it will be Lauren Price, and then I want Katie Taylor or Mikaela Mayer, and then I am done.”

Natasha Jonas: "After Habazin, it will be Lauren Price, and then I want Katie Taylor or Mikaela Mayer, and then I am done." You would think after Natasha Jonas edged past Mikaela Mayer in January, it would be the start of a long glorious goodbye. The final year in a sport that she has graced … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “After Habazin, it will be Lauren Price, and then I want Katie Taylor or Mikaela Mayer, and then I am done.” →