Beyond The Ropes: Louise Orton Louise Orton could have walked away from boxing many times. Nobody would have blamed her. Orton turned professional in 2019 with big expectations. An elite amateur who had aspirations of being a world champion. But the pro debut was years in the making. Fight after fight fell through. Some literally, … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Louise Orton
Hannah Robinson: "I want to be challenged in every fight and be ready for the big opportunity when it comes." The former two-time National Amateur Champion is now two fights into her professional career. A debut win in May against Johana Rochl was followed by her more recent victory over the Spanish import Laura Reoyo. … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “I want to be challenged in every fight and be ready for the big opportunity when it comes.”
Harli Whitwell: "We are aiming for bigger fights and titles next year. I'm ready to take the big fights now." Harli Whitwell turned professional in 2022. Five fights later, she is still unbeaten. A super-featherweight prospect that has the look of a fighter who could go far. Very far. But those five fights could have … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: “We are aiming for bigger fights and titles next year. I’m ready to take the big fights now.”
Jaron Ennis: “My overall aim in boxing hasn’t changed, I want to become undisputed in every division from 147lbs to 168lbs.” By Matt Elliott This last year has been a rollercoaster of emotions for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. In late 2023 he became a world champion for the first time, when the IBF stripped Terence Crawford … Continue reading Jaron Ennis: “My overall aim in boxing hasn’t changed, I want to become undisputed in every division from 147lbs to 168lbs.”
Mikaela Mayer: “If the money makes sense to rematch Sandy right away, then I will do that. If it makes sense to fight Jonas next, then I will do that." I have memories of seeing and speaking to Mikaela Mayer after a big fight. Hard and painful memories that epitomise the brutality of the sport. … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “If the money makes sense to rematch Sandy right away, then I will do that. If it makes sense to fight Jonas next, then I will do that.”
Rhiannon Dixon: "I've tasted being a world champion, and now it's been taken away from me. I am more motivated than ever to get that back. I want the rematch with Terri.""I've tried not to think about the fight. There is nothing I can do about it now." The opening words of a reflective Rhiannon … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I’ve tasted being a world champion, and now it’s been taken away from me. I am more motivated than ever to get that back. I want the rematch with Terri.”
Rhiannon Dixon: "I think we will see the best version of Terri Harper. But she doesn't beat me." If Rhiannon Dixon is feeling nervous before the biggest fight of her life against her toughest ever opponent, she is doing a very good job of hiding it. Dixon seems relaxed as the first bell for the … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I think we will see the best version of Terri Harper. But she doesn’t beat me.”
Mikaela Mayer: "There is no way I will lose this fight with Sandy Ryan. I am going to do everything I want to do with ease." "My training camp has gone very well. I feel really good. I have been learning new things. They might think they know what they are getting. But they really … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “There is no way I will lose this fight with Sandy Ryan. I am going to do everything I want to do with ease.”
Ginny Fuchs: "This win will definitely change the game for me." "The thumb is still a little swollen. I still haven't gone to a hand specialist, I am seeing one this week, and then I will know if I have to do rehab, which I probably will. Then I will know when I will be … Continue reading Ginny Fuchs: “This win will definitely change the game for me.”
Mark Jeffers: “I know my level, and what I am capable of, and I think anyone in the super-middleweight division will have a nightmare when they get in there with me.” By Matt Elliott In the world of sports, several vital ingredients will determine the level of success that you can ultimately achieve. Some of … Continue reading Mark Jeffers: “I know my level, and what I am capable of, and I think anyone in the super-middleweight division will have a nightmare when they get in there with me.”
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