Roha Hudson: "I want to take it seriously. And no matter what, this is my career now. Regardless of who I come up against, I believe I can go far." The boom in women’s boxing is showing no signs of slowing down. What Jane Couch started all those years ago in that era of prejudice … Continue reading Roha Hudson: “I want to take it seriously. And no matter what, this is my career now. Regardless of who I come up against, I believe I can go far.” →

Vicky Wilkinson: "I think Rhiannon is a nice boxer, technically very good with good footwork so I think it will be a very good fight." It was within the hour of Vicky Wilkinson's very first public workout that our respective Zoom accounts connected. Just a few days removed from the biggest fight of her career … Continue reading Vicky Wilkinson: “I think Rhiannon is a nice boxer, technically very good with good footwork so I think it will be a very good fight.” →

Brad Pauls: “I would like to think Boxxer would have me back, give me another shot and I can show them what I can really do.” By Matt Elliott A movie quote that has always resonated with me. It is the now much-repeated Rocky Balboa speech from Sylvester Stallone’s sixth outing as the Italian stallion … Continue reading Brad Pauls: “I would like to think Boxxer would have me back, give me another shot and I can show them what I can really do.” →

Skye Nicolson: "It definitely wasn't my best performance, but I feel I have learned so much from that experience." Skye Nicolson was in a reflective mood during the 40 minutes we shared on Zoom. It had been a couple of weeks since the Australian had extended her winning start to her professional career to six … Continue reading Skye Nicolson: “It definitely wasn’t my best performance, but I feel I have learned so much from that experience.” →

Bree Wright: ‘I will be undisputed. That’s the aim and that’s what I will achieve!’ By Louis Devereux Sheffield has long been punching above its weight in terms of the boxing talent it produces. The Steel City has churned out all-time greats, world champions, European champions, British champions, and everything in between, but there is … Continue reading Bree Wright: ‘I will be undisputed. That’s the aim and that’s what I will achieve!’ →

Ginny Fuchs: "I'd love to fight Ebanie Bridges, that would be a good fight." It was supposed to be fight week for Ginny Fuchs. But it was another case of what could have been. A planned fight earlier this fight fell by the wayside when in touching distance and more time lost to a career … Continue reading Ginny Fuchs: “I’d love to fight Ebanie Bridges, that would be a good fight.” →

Joe Gallagher: A Journey Through The Years By Matt Elliott The surname Gallagher is synonymous with Manchester. Ask the everyday person on the street to associate it with somebody in the public eye and they will undoubtedly respond with Liam or Noel. Ask somebody with a vested interest in boxing, or sport in general, and … Continue reading Joe Gallagher: A Journey Through The Years →

Jordan Barker-Porter: "If there is a title fight available, I am in. I know I have got the ability." Another tough long day was winding down for Jordan Barker-Porter as we connected on Zoom. Jordan is one of many who has to combine a day job with her boxing career. Two jobs, one that pays … Continue reading Jordan Barker-Porter: “If there is a title fight available, I am in. I know I have got the ability.” →

Nicola Hopewell: "I want to have at least three fights this year and start moving up the rankings." I first met Nicola Hopewell in person back in April 2021. The world was creeping carefully out of those dark Covid times. We were still learning to live again, rules had to be followed, some of them … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: “I want to have at least three fights this year and start moving up the rankings.” →