Chantelle Cameron: "It’s a new chapter. It’s like a reset button, I am so excited." By Alex Springer In many ways, Chantelle Cameron begins a new chapter in her boxing career on Saturday night. After a parting of the ways with Eddie Hearn, Cameron is now aligned with Frank Warren. But a change of promoter … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “It’s a new chapter. It’s like a reset button, I am so excited.”
Nina Hughes: “I want my revenge against Cherneka, and I want the belt back.” By Cameron Black Nina Hughes has reiterated her intention to rematch Cherneka Johnson after a controversial first fight between the two back in May. Hughes thought she had successfully defended her WBA World Bantamweight belt when the ring announcer called … Continue reading Nina Hughes: “I want my revenge against Cherneka, and I want the belt back.”
April Napthine: "My professional debut was so much fun. I thought I would be more nervous than I was. I just felt so ready and so confident." Mount Eliza is described as a little seaside suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria. An estimated population of just under 20,000. April Napthine grew up there … Continue reading April Napthine: “My professional debut was so much fun. I thought I would be more nervous than I was. I just felt so ready and so confident.”
Tori-Ellis Willetts: “I believe I am more than capable of winning world titles.” It was a fight taken at just nine days’ notice. A fight where eight different possible opponents made their excuses and walked away. Eventually, Kerry Orton was the only fighter who said yes, and Tori-Ellis Willetts finally found her latest opponent. The … Continue reading Tori-Ellis Willetts: “I believe I am more than capable of winning world titles.”
Natasha Jonas: “I don’t fear losing at all. I fear more, not taking the opportunity.” Everything was going according to plan. Natasha Jonas had turned professional, hoping for full closure to her boxing life and peace of mind. Injury had cut short her amateur career. A sporting life seemingly had ended without reaching its natural … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “I don’t fear losing at all. I fear more, not taking the opportunity.”
Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I thought it would be tougher. I thought the fight would be more difficult." The emotions took over the second Jasmina Zapotoczna was declared the winner on Saturday night. Tears of joy from the present, but masked by the pain of what came before.The struggles of the past were remembered. Thoughts of leaving … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I thought it would be tougher. I thought the fight would be more difficult.”
Claressa Shields: “The end goal is to be the best boxer and the best combat athlete that I can be." When Claressa Shields turned professional in 2016, the landscape of her sport was very different. The revolution on her side of the sport hadn't yet truly begun. But the embryonic shoots were beginning to flower. … Continue reading Claressa Shields: “The end goal is to be the best boxer and the best combat athlete that I can be.”
Jasmina Zapotoczna: "Maisey is obviously a tough fighter, but I believe in myself. I am very confident in my skills, and I can win this fight." I last caught up with the flyweight contender Jasmina Zapotoczna in February. It was just a few weeks removed from her first fight under the Matchroom bright lights. A … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “Maisey is obviously a tough fighter, but I believe in myself. I am very confident in my skills, and I can win this fight.”
Frazer Clarke: "After what Fabio and I did last time, we deserve to be the stars of our own show." It was one of those fights. A fight and a night that will live long in the memory. One of the greatest ever fights seen inside a British ring. Even labelling it a Fight of … Continue reading Frazer Clarke: “After what Fabio and I did last time, we deserve to be the stars of our own show.”
Sammy Worthington: "There is literally no doubt in my mind that I will become a world champion."A professional career that has so far impressed. Unbeaten in eight fights. The vast majority of those wins have come inside the distance. A world-ranked super-lightweight. But that career and her impressive resume have been in relative obscurity. But … Continue reading Sammy Worthington: “There is literally no doubt in my mind that I will become a world champion.”
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