Nina Hughes: “There are three of us showing we want to fight each other and go for undisputed. Ebanie is the only missing piece of the puzzle, the one that is holding it all up.” By Matt Elliott When Nina Hughes signed her first professional contract in late 2021, if you had asked her to … Continue reading Nina Hughes: “There are three of us showing we want to fight each other and go for undisputed. Ebanie is the only missing piece of the puzzle, the one that is holding it all up.” →

Ellie Scotney: “I want to pick up all the titles at super-bantamweight, so for now, that is my main aim. But I do want to be a multi-weight world champion.” Nobody can really compete with Roberto Duran, certainly not this old scribe. Not for the first time, Ellie Scotney is watching I Am Duran, that … Continue reading Ellie Scotney: “I want to pick up all the titles at super-bantamweight, so for now, that is my main aim. But I do want to be a multi-weight world champion.” →

Mikaela Mayer: “I think the majority of my next big fights will be at 140 and 147. Probably at 147, because that is where all the girls are going.” "You'll never find a better sparring partner than adversity." I have interviewed Mikaela Mayer several times since her fight with Alycia Baumgardner last October. The boos … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I think the majority of my next big fights will be at 140 and 147. Probably at 147, because that is where all the girls are going.” →

Chantelle Cameron: “In the rematch, I think I will be even better. I think I will be more dangerous and I will do a better job.” We are around two months removed from a famous night at the 3Arena in Dublin. It was supposed to be the fairytale homecoming. A night of celebration to welcome … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “In the rematch, I think I will be even better. I think I will be more dangerous and I will do a better job.” →

Hannah Robinson: "When I work my way up to a world title, I want to be a fully rounded fighter." It's been a long time coming for Hannah Robinson. There were fleeting thoughts early last year. The desire to turn professional has perhaps always been there. But they were more than prominent around 15 months … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “When I work my way up to a world title, I want to be a fully rounded fighter.” →

Caroline Dubois: "I don’t see the point of just fighting people I should beat. I am training to fight the best in the world, so why not just go in there and do it.” It had been a long day already for Caroline Dubois. But there was still one more training session to go. A … Continue reading Caroline Dubois: “I don’t see the point of just fighting people I should beat. I am training to fight the best in the world, so why not just go in there and do it.” →

Natasha Jonas: “I would definitely fight Claressa at 147. She has put it out there, so let’s do it.” Natasha Jonas was on her way to a fight with Katie Taylor in 2018. Unbeaten in six fights, all she had to do was take her resume to 7-0 in Wales. Viviane Obenauf wasn’t expected to … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “I would definitely fight Claressa at 147. She has put it out there, so let’s do it.” →

Nicola Hopewell: "If anyone called me out I wouldn't say no. I don't shy away from a challenge. I like to challenge myself against the best, so why not." Worksop's super-flyweight prospect hasn't fought since February. Potential fight dates have been lost. Hopewell had a fight lined up. A big fight. One with a major … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: “If anyone called me out, I wouldn’t say no. I don’t shy away from a challenge. I like to challenge myself against the best, so why not.” →

Georgia O'Connor: "It has always been my dream to fight in Ireland and rekindle my heritage over there." It was a night of the utmost importance for women's boxing. A sold-out O2 Arena. An all-female card. A reported two million viewers on the Sky platform. But that October night was also the start of frustration … Continue reading Georgia O’Connor: “It has always been my dream to fight in Ireland and rekindle my heritage over there.” →

Franchón Crews-Dezurn: "Boxing was my journey, and I am blessed by it. Boxing saved my life." Another training session finished. Another Zoom interview is about to begin. In both regards, a relentless grind. But there are no complaints about either. Both are the mandated requirements as fight night approaches. Franchon Crews-Dezurn is only days away … Continue reading Franchón Crews-Dezurn: “Boxing was my journey, and I am blessed by it. Boxing saved my life.” →