Nicola Hopewell: "Dolan is coming across as quite vocal. I will just do my talking on fight night." By Lewie Laing “I am fighting for the Commonwealth title so early in my career, and I’m looking forward to it,” says Nicola Hopewell, who is preparing for her first title fight as a professional. On October … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: “Dolan is coming across as quite vocal. I will just do my talking on fight night.” →

Rhiannon Dixon: "I think it will be my coming out party. I feel like if I win this fight and look good doing it, it will lead me on to massive things." What started in White Collar a few years ago, has now morphed into more. Much more. Rhiannon Dixon is one of those feel-good … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I think it will be my coming out party. I feel like if I win this fight and look good doing it, it will lead me on to massive things.” →

Skye Nicolson: “If I show even 20% of what I have shown in the gym, this fight won’t go ten rounds.”I have interviewed Skye Nicolson many times. But this time, she seems different. A fighter at peace. A fighter no longer chasing something that has gone. A fighter focussing on the here and now. And, … Continue reading Skye Nicolson: “If I show even 20% of what I have shown in the gym, this fight won’t go ten rounds.” →

Katharina Thanderz: "I have had Rhiannon Dixon on my mind for a long time now, but that’s good, I’ve had a lot of time to prepare." By Lewie Laing "I will have a lot going against me and Dixon is technical which I like but I have trained hard, I have the experience and I … Continue reading Katharina Thanderz: “I have had Rhiannon Dixon on my mind for a long time now, but that’s good, I’ve had a lot of time to prepare.” →

Mikaela Mayer: "There is a lot I haven’t shown the world yet, and I now want to see what I can accomplish at a more comfortable weight." There is a myth from the uneducated about Mikaela Mayer gathering a little bit of momentum on social media. The comments that have been doing the rounds since … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “There is a lot I haven’t shown the world yet, and I now want to see what I can accomplish at a more comfortable weight.” →

Liam Cameron: “I want to be a British champion. I am a healthy guy now, and there is no reason why I shouldn’t have longevity in boxing.” By Matt Elliott When Liam Cameron steps back inside a professional ring on the 6th of October it will mark the end of a 1,988-day absence from boxing … Continue reading Liam Cameron: “I want to be a British champion. I am a healthy guy now, and there is no reason why I shouldn’t have longevity in boxing.” →

Lee Gormley: "I suppose it’s a symptom of the age we live in. There’s just no patience anymore. But I hope it [written content] doesn’t go away completely. Boxing has led the way in great sports writing throughout history.” By Garry White ‘Fighting’ and ‘writing’ may fit together in one easy rhythmic sentence like a … Continue reading Lee Gormley: “I suppose it’s a symptom of the age we live in. There’s just no patience anymore. But I hope it [written content] doesn’t go away completely. Boxing has led the way in great sports writing throughout history.” →

Tommy Frank: "In my mind, I’m ready to spoil the party. A win against Galal would be life-changing in so many ways." By Lewie Laing "In my mind, I’m ready to spoil the party. A win against Galal would be life-changing in so many ways," says 'Super' Tommy Frank ahead of his headlining fight against … Continue reading Tommy Frank: “In my mind, I’m ready to spoil the party. A win against Galal would be life-changing in so many ways.” →

Adam Azim: “My focus is this fight, and then we will see what comes next. I would like to grab the European title if I can.” By Matt Elliott Adam Azim will return to action next month after Boxxer announced this past week that his rearranged fight with Ukrainian Aram Fanyan will land on the … Continue reading Adam Azim: “My focus is this fight, and then we will see what comes next. I would like to grab the European title if I can.” →

Louise Orton: “Having that space has given me back what I needed. I am now going to use everything that has happened to me as fuel and motivation.” Life’s been tough for Louise Orton of late. Beyond tough. It could have broken her. It nearly did. Not just in boxing. But in life itself. That … Continue reading Louise Orton: “Having that space has given me back what I needed. I am now going to use everything that has happened to me as fuel and motivation.” →