Lilyella Craw-Seaman: “I have missed fighting. There is no other feeling like it.”

Lilyella Craw-Seaman: "I have missed fighting. There is no other feeling like it." Lilyella Craw-Seaman last fought in late 2021. A third-round stoppage victory over Klaudia Vigh in Norwich moved Craw-Seaman to 2-0 in the professional ranks. The usual boxing politics have been in play since the win over Vigh, but finally, fight number three … Continue reading Lilyella Craw-Seaman: “I have missed fighting. There is no other feeling like it.” →

Kloe Freeman: “Just because I am a boxer does not mean I am not academic.”

Kloe Freeman: "Just because I am a boxer does not mean I am not academic." It is a life and, therefore, a boxing career that is still very much in its infancy. But there is real hope and belief that Kloe Freeman could reach the very pinnacle of the amateur ranks. Like many, Freeman has … Continue reading Kloe Freeman: “Just because I am a boxer does not mean I am not academic.” →

Mikaela Mayer: “I am so wanting the stoppage for sure. I do have the ability to get Mary Spencer out of there.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I am so wanting the stoppage for sure. I do have the ability to get Mary Spencer out of there." Mikaela Mayer will head to Montreal on October 30th to challenge Mary Spencer for her WBA super-welterweight title. The fight will give Mayer the opportunity to become a three-division world champion. Mayer was … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I am so wanting the stoppage for sure. I do have the ability to get Mary Spencer out of there.” →

Kate McLaren: “Boxing gave me everything, and I’m forever grateful.”

Kate McLaren: "Boxing gave me everything, and I’m forever grateful." Kate McLaren was scheduled to have fight number nine five months ago. But sadly, for McLaren, a serious eye injury stopped the fight, and maybe even her entire career in its tracks. "I had a foreign object stuck in my eye, which scratched and damaged … Continue reading Kate McLaren: “Boxing gave me everything, and I’m forever grateful.” →

Christina Desmond: “For any boxer, amateur or professional, the main goal is to win a world title, and my goal is not any different.”

Christina Desmond: "For any boxer, amateur or professional, the main goal is to win a world title, and my goal is not any different." The highly-decorated Christina Desmond has made the decision to leave the amateur ranks behind. Desmond had over one hundred amateur fights. A resume that included nineteen Irish titles and medals at … Continue reading Christina Desmond: “For any boxer, amateur or professional, the main goal is to win a world title, and my goal is not any different.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Lekeisha Pergoliti

Beyond The Ropes: Lekeisha Pergoliti Liverpool is often referenced as the fighting city, and with good reason. It has a rich history in fighting, both inside and outside of the ring. It was a political pawn in those deeply depressing Thatcher years of much doom and gloom. But the city has spawned an endless number … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Lekeisha Pergoliti →

Lola Tigrato: “I have changed my lifestyle so much. It was party after party. I used to drink. I used to smoke. I quit everything for boxing.”

Lola Tigrato: "I have changed my lifestyle so much. It was party after party. I used to drink. I used to smoke. I quit everything for boxing." It's been a life on the road. A life on the move. For much of her life, her suitcase was her best friend. But now her life is … Continue reading Lola Tigrato: “I have changed my lifestyle so much. It was party after party. I used to drink. I used to smoke. I quit everything for boxing.” →

Mikiah Kreps: “I’m ready and willing to fight anyone to become a world champion.”

Mikiah Kreps: "I’m ready and willing to fight anyone to become a world champion." The unbeaten world super-bantamweight title contender Mikiah Kreps moved to 11-0 earlier this month when she defeated the Argentinian fighter Juliana Vanesa Basualdo over eight rounds at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. "This was an awkward opponent that was a … Continue reading Mikiah Kreps: “I’m ready and willing to fight anyone to become a world champion.” →

Tysie Gallagher: “I just want to test myself. I want to be in with the best fighters in the world.”

Tysie Gallagher: "I just want to test myself. I want to be in with the best fighters in the world." Time hasn't been kind to Tysie Gallagher of late. Family tragedy. Beyond dark times. A career put on hold. Fights falling through. A year of inactivity has stalled all the momentum of a fighter who … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher: “I just want to test myself. I want to be in with the best fighters in the world.” →

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.”

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” By Matt Elliott Nathan Heaney is a name that will resonate with most boxing fans. A tough competitor who has been involved in some great fights during his 8-year professional career, the current highlight being his brilliant performance against … Continue reading Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” →