Charlie Edwards: “I wouldn’t be in this sport anymore if I didn’t think I could do this. My dream is to be a multi-weight world champion.”

Charlie Edwards: "I wouldn't be in this sport anymore if I didn't think I could do this. My dream is to be a multi-weight world champion." By Lewie Laing As I caught up with Charlie Edwards for FightPost ahead of his return to the ring next month, it became quickly apparent this was a different … Continue reading Charlie Edwards: “I wouldn’t be in this sport anymore if I didn’t think I could do this. My dream is to be a multi-weight world champion.” →

Roha Hudson: “At the end of the day, it was down to me. I just didn’t show up.”

Roha Hudson: "At the end of the day, it was down to me. I just didn't show up." It wasn’t supposed to end like this. A professional debut long in the making. It was intended to be a showcase of what was to follow. A fighter turning over after an unbeaten amateur run that brought … Continue reading Roha Hudson: “At the end of the day, it was down to me. I just didn’t show up.” →

Harli Whitwell: “I want to be more active this year. Last year, I only had two fights, and I just want to progress with each fight.”

Harli Whitwell: "I want to be more active this year. Last year, I only had two fights, and I just want to progress with each fight." Harli Whitwell left the amateur ranks behind in 2022, and very quickly, the unbeaten super-featherweight prospect is learning that the professional ranks rarely run in straight lines. I last … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: “I want to be more active this year. Last year, I only had two fights, and I just want to progress with each fight.” →

Alex Murphy: “I do all the tickets and look for sponsors myself. This is what a lot of people don’t see.”

Alex Murphy: “I do all the tickets and look for sponsors myself. This is what a lot of people don’t see." By Lewie Laing With no concrete fight date as of 2024 so far, a fighter could be forgiven for taking their foot off the gas while they wait for boxing to conjure up the … Continue reading Alex Murphy: “I do all the tickets and look for sponsors myself. This is what a lot of people don’t see.” →

Ben Shalom: “I think Sky are committed to the sport more than ever.”

Ben Shalom: "I think Sky are committed to the sport more than ever." The framed artwork on the wall behind him is a little reminder of just how far Ben Shalom has come. A piece of art of his first big night in the sport. It was the long-awaited fight between Amir Khan and Kell … Continue reading Ben Shalom: “I think Sky are committed to the sport more than ever.” →

Martin Hillman: “I might not always win, but I never turn down an opportunity.”

Martin Hillman: “I might not always win, but I never turn down an opportunity.” By Garry WhiteThis weekend, Martin Hillman will wake up at home in Orpington and go to bed some 3,000 miles away in Accra. The Ghanian capital has long since established itself as the mecca for boxing in Africa, having given rise … Continue reading Martin Hillman: “I might not always win, but I never turn down an opportunity.” →

Nicola Hopewell: ‘The ultimate goal is to fight for a world title.’

Nicola Hopewell: ‘The ultimate goal is to fight for a world title.’ By Dan D'Alessio Nicola Hopewell experienced more ups and downs than a rollercoaster last week. A 4-1 professional boxer from Worksop, Hopewell, was on the cusp of challenging for the WBC, WBO, and Ring Magazine titles last Saturday night. In the blink of … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: ‘The ultimate goal is to fight for a world title.’ →

Ginny Fuchs: “Life happens, it doesn’t always go the way you planned, so I’m just trying to figure it out, make the best of it, and hopefully, get to where I want to be.”

Ginny Fuchs: “Life happens, it doesn’t always go the way you planned, so I’m just trying to figure it out, make the best of it, and hopefully, get to where I want to be.” By Matt Elliott Since the introduction of Women’s boxing into the Olympic Games in 2012, we have seen a meteoric rise … Continue reading Ginny Fuchs: “Life happens, it doesn’t always go the way you planned, so I’m just trying to figure it out, make the best of it, and hopefully, get to where I want to be.” →

Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I don’t mind who my next opponent is. I like challenges. I just want to fight, I am ready for anyone.”

Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I don't mind who my next opponent is. I like challenges. I just want to fight, I am ready for anyone." To the masses, the name of Jasmina Zapotoczna wouldn't have been known only a few weeks ago. The Polish born flyweight prospect was unbeaten in six fights. But only the hardcore would … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I don’t mind who my next opponent is. I like challenges. I just want to fight, I am ready for anyone.” →

Stevie Jane Coleman: “I want to be a world champion.”

Stevie Jane Coleman: “I want to be a world champion." We haven’t seen Stevie Jane Coleman inside a boxing ring since last April. A very brief appearance at the Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville. An opening-round stoppage victory over Sarah Click. An injury-related absence has kept her out of action since that first-round stoppage win over … Continue reading Stevie Jane Coleman: “I want to be a world champion.” →