Seniesa Estrada: “I want to go undisputed, and I want the biggest fights this year. I want every fight to be a big fight.”

Seniesa Estrada: “I want to go undisputed, and I want the biggest fights this year. I want every fight to be a big fight.” It’s been a time of frustration, and no little worry for Seniesa Estrada. An injured hand stopped all her momentum. The WBA and the WBC minimumweight champion of the world was … Continue reading Seniesa Estrada: “I want to go undisputed, and I want the biggest fights this year. I want every fight to be a big fight.” →

Hannah Robinson: “To see women’s boxing going from strength to strength just makes me want to be part of it and who knows where it’ll be in the next few years.”

Hannah Robinson: “To see women’s boxing going from strength to strength just makes me want to be part of it and who knows where it’ll be in the next few years.” By Matt Elliott Following the establishment of GB Boxing back in 2008, the organisation has played a pivotal role in recognising and nurturing some … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “To see women’s boxing going from strength to strength just makes me want to be part of it and who knows where it’ll be in the next few years.” →

Roha Hudson: “Don’t get me wrong, I am nervous, but I didn’t think I would be this excited for my professional debut.”

Roha Hudson: “Don’t get me wrong, I am nervous, but I didn’t think I would be this excited for my professional debut.” It’s been a long time coming. The announcement of the commencement of her professional career came last April. But for Roha Hudson, that long wait ends next month in Coventry on a GBM … Continue reading Roha Hudson: “Don’t get me wrong, I am nervous, but I didn’t think I would be this excited for my professional debut.” →

Mikaela Mayer: “Plan A is the rematch with Tasha. Plan B is the winner of Sandy Ryan and Terri Harper. But I am open to other offers. If there is a title available at 154, then I would go there.”

Mikaela Mayer: "Plan A is the rematch with Tasha. Plan B is the winner of Sandy Ryan and Terri Harper. But I am open to other offers. If there is a title available at 154, then I would go there."There was much trepidation before the connection was mutual over Zoom. Thoughts of what version of … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “Plan A is the rematch with Tasha. Plan B is the winner of Sandy Ryan and Terri Harper. But I am open to other offers. If there is a title available at 154, then I would go there.” →

Nicola Hopewell: “I can make flyweight, so any championship fights I have need to be at flyweight.”

Nicola Hopewell: "I can make flyweight, so any championship fights I have need to be at flyweight."The road back begins in Bradford on Saturday night for Nicola Hopewell. The main event of her last fight in October is replaced by a comeback fight lower down the card, but in many ways, it will serve its … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: “I can make flyweight, so any championship fights I have need to be at flyweight.” →

Linn Sandström: “I’m giving boxing everything, and it is starting to pay off. My team and I are travelling worldwide to improve in this sport.”

Linn Sandström: "I’m giving boxing everything, and it is starting to pay off. My team and I are travelling worldwide to improve in this sport." "It's no secret, just hard work. I’m giving boxing everything, and it is starting to pay off. My team and I are travelling worldwide to improve in this sport." Linn … Continue reading Linn Sandström: “I’m giving boxing everything, and it is starting to pay off. My team and I are travelling worldwide to improve in this sport.” →

Rhiannon Dixon: “There was no hesitation in accepting the fight. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It is what you are in the sport for.”

Rhiannon Dixon: "There was no hesitation in accepting the fight. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It is what you are in the sport for." It was once an unlikely scenario. The former white-collar fighter with no amateur experience to her name, who only started boxing when she was in her early twenties, wasn't expected to … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “There was no hesitation in accepting the fight. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It is what you are in the sport for.” →

Nina Hughes: “I am an incredibly determined person, that’s how I won the world title in the first place, so I won’t give up now.”

Nina Hughes: “I am an incredibly determined person, that’s how I won the world title in the first place, so I won’t give up now." By Matt Elliott It is often said in boxing that inactivity is the biggest threat to a fighter’s career. In such a brutal sport, you cannot overstate the importance of … Continue reading Nina Hughes: “I am an incredibly determined person, that’s how I won the world title in the first place, so I won’t give up now.” →

Natasha Jonas: “I took the risk to fight Mikaela as a voluntary defence because I wanted to test myself, even though she was very high risk. But I am not scared to take that risk again.”

Natasha Jonas: "I took the risk to fight Mikaela as a voluntary defence because I wanted to test myself, even though she was very high risk. But I am not scared to take that risk again.” The fight was everything it was set up to be. Two former Olympians who knew the importance of … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “I took the risk to fight Mikaela as a voluntary defence because I wanted to test myself, even though she was very high risk. But I am not scared to take that risk again.” →

Melissa Takimoglu: “Mikaela Mayer has so much more to offer the sport regardless of how she does on Saturday night.”

Melissa Takimoglu: “Mikaela Mayer has so much more to offer the sport regardless of how she does on Saturday night.” "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." Melissa Takimoglu has been described as a boxing tour de force. The Top Rank publicist for the UK, who resides in an … Continue reading Melissa Takimoglu: “Mikaela Mayer has so much more to offer the sport regardless of how she does on Saturday night.” →