Natasha Jonas: “I finally have control over what I do. I can retire tomorrow and be satisfied.”

Natasha Jonas: "I finally have control over what I do. I can retire tomorrow and be satisfied."It took time. It took heartbreak. It took an abundance of resilience. But finally, Natasha Jonas has reached the very pinnacle of her sport. There will be emotion, and plenty of it, on Saturday night. A headline hometown gig … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “I finally have control over what I do. I can retire tomorrow and be satisfied.” →

Mikaela Mayer: “It’s a big fight and a fight that motivates me. This is where I want to be.”

Mikaela Mayer: “It’s a big fight and a fight that motivates me. This is where I want to be.” Mikaela Mayer has returned to her adopted fighting home. The fourth consecutive fight in England is only days away. Mayer will head to the lion’s den on Saturday night to face Natasha Jonas for her IBF … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “It’s a big fight and a fight that motivates me. This is where I want to be.” →

Thom Rylance: “On stage is the only place in the world where I don’t feel like an alien. It’s the only place where I feel I truly fit in.”

Thom Rylance: "On stage is the only place in the world where I don't feel like an alien. It's the only place where I feel I truly fit in." A return to a live setting was only minutes away. The echo of the table tennis game going on in the background was what greeted me … Continue reading Thom Rylance: “On stage is the only place in the world where I don’t feel like an alien. It’s the only place where I feel I truly fit in.” →

Chantelle Cameron: “I know I can and will beat Katie Taylor again.”

Chantelle Cameron: “I know I can and will beat Katie Taylor again.” Chantelle Cameron has spent the last few weeks reflecting on many things. The undisputed world super-lightweight titles are gone. The unbeaten record went with them. Words have been said. They have been spoken from the heart and from a place of frustration. A … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “I know I can and will beat Katie Taylor again.” →

Mikaela Mayer: “I’ve already had a setback and lost a year of my prime. And that sucks. For me to get back into position, I can’t lose this fight.”

Mikaela Mayer: “I’ve already had a setback and lost a year of my prime. And that sucks. For me to get back into position, I can’t lose this fight.” There are many untold stories in fighter hotel bars and lobbies after a big fight night. The winners are in full celebration mode, a few drinks … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I’ve already had a setback and lost a year of my prime. And that sucks. For me to get back into position, I can’t lose this fight.” →

Amelia Moore: “I think there is a difference between living and just existing, and if you don’t get out of just surviving, you don’t experience life, and boxing has helped create myself.”

Amelia Moore: "I think there is a difference between living and just existing, and if you don't get out of just surviving, you don't experience life, and boxing has helped create myself." The Olympic dream has long been there for the elite and decorated American amateur Amelia Moore. A lifetime of work. An endless drain … Continue reading Amelia Moore: “I think there is a difference between living and just existing, and if you don’t get out of just surviving, you don’t experience life, and boxing has helped create myself.” →

Nicola Barke: “I am glad I made the decision to transition into boxing because I feel like this is my final opportunity to make a career out of my passion, and you only live once.”

Nicola Barke: “I am glad I made the decision to transition into boxing because I feel like this is my final opportunity to make a career out of my passion, and you only live once.” By Matt Elliott The route that boxers take when turning professional is often a varied one. The traditional path, or … Continue reading Nicola Barke: “I am glad I made the decision to transition into boxing because I feel like this is my final opportunity to make a career out of my passion, and you only live once.” →

Kate McLaren: “I was pushing myself so hard, just to prove that I belonged in this sport. I’m doing what I love to do.”

Kate McLaren: "I was pushing myself so hard, just to prove that I belonged in this sport. I'm doing what I love to do."The days of Kate McLaren are long. But extremely rewarding. "I'm up at 5 every day, including Saturday and Sunday. I run my own personal training business as well as the boxing," … Continue reading Kate McLaren: “I was pushing myself so hard, just to prove that I belonged in this sport. I’m doing what I love to do.” →

Jajaira Gonzalez: “It feels great. But at the same time, I can’t quite believe it because it hasn’t hit me yet.”

Jajaira Gonzalez: "It feels great. But at the same time, I can't quite believe it because it hasn't hit me yet." For all the controversy around the lack of drug tests within the sport, the fact that my scheduled Zoom interview with Jajaira Gonzalez was delayed slightly by an unscheduled visit from the United States … Continue reading Jajaira Gonzalez: “It feels great. But at the same time, I can’t quite believe it because it hasn’t hit me yet.” →

Mikaela Mayer: “I want to be in big fights like this. Tasha will bring the best out of me. You will see the best of us both.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I want to be in big fights like this. Tasha will bring the best out of me. You will see the best of us both." "The last two fights didn't inspire me. It wasn't my best year for me. It was a slow year for me. I need someone like Tasha to bring … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I want to be in big fights like this. Tasha will bring the best out of me. You will see the best of us both.” →