Will Crolla: “I believe I can go all the way, otherwise, I wouldn’t be in boxing, I would go out and get a proper job rather than get punched in the head for a living.”

Will Crolla: “I believe I can go all the way, otherwise, I wouldn’t be in boxing, I would go out and get a proper job rather than get punched in the head for a living.” By Matt Elliott Boxing is a unique sport that requires fighters to have a certain mentality, where they can put … Continue reading Will Crolla: “I believe I can go all the way, otherwise, I wouldn’t be in boxing, I would go out and get a proper job rather than get punched in the head for a living.” →

Hannah Robinson: “At this stage of my career, Wasserman are the perfect promoter for me, as I try and build myself domestically and work towards a title shot.”

Hannah Robinson: “At this stage of my career, Wasserman are the perfect promoter for me, as I try and build myself domestically and work towards a title shot.” By Matt Elliott Back in May, at the Rainton Meadows Arena on the outskirts of Sunderland, Hannah Robinson finally made her long-awaited professional debut. After success as … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “At this stage of my career, Wasserman are the perfect promoter for me, as I try and build myself domestically and work towards a title shot.” →

Mikaela Mayer: “Sandy Ryan won’t be pushing me from side to side. We all know that I am the bully here.”

Mikaela Mayer: “Sandy Ryan won’t be pushing me from side to side. We all know that I am the bully here." “I want to do things that scare me,” an old quote from Mikaela Mayer that typifies her mindset. “That’s like the toxic thing in me. I am most comfortable when I am not comfortable,” … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “Sandy Ryan won’t be pushing me from side to side. We all know that I am the bully here.” →

Heather Hardy: “When you have a concussion, that piece of your brain dies, and I can’t afford to have any more of the dead stuff.”

Heather Hardy: "When you have a concussion, that piece of your brain dies, and I can't afford to have any more of the dead stuff." "My grandpa says I am on the right side of the dirt." A rare little hint of humour for a fighter who is dealing with the extreme darkness of her … Continue reading Heather Hardy: “When you have a concussion, that piece of your brain dies, and I can’t afford to have any more of the dead stuff.” →

Rhiannon Dixon: “I’m really excited for the fight with Terri. It’s a very good fight. But it’s a fight that I know I am ready for, and I think I have been ready for it for a long time.”

Rhiannon Dixon: "I'm really excited for the fight with Terri. It's a very good fight. But it's a fight that I know I am ready for, and I think I have been ready for it for a long time." "It is mad to think how far I have come," Rhiannon Dixon told me over Zoom. … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I’m really excited for the fight with Terri. It’s a very good fight. But it’s a fight that I know I am ready for, and I think I have been ready for it for a long time.” →

Chantelle Cameron: “It’s a new chapter. It’s like a reset button, I am so excited.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.” →