Avril Mathie: ‘Ramla Ali is very good, but she is also very beatable’ By Louis Devereux Avril Mathie, an 8-0-1 Australian boxer fighting out of Miami, is mere weeks away from a golden opportunity. Going up against fellow undefeated prospect Ramla Ali, Mathie is looking to continue her winning streak and take that of Ali’s, … Continue reading Avril Mathie: ‘Ramla Ali is very good, but she is also very beatable’ →

Mikaela Mayer: "I don't want any easy fights at this point in my career. I am in my prime, I want to take on the best and I want to do it now." I last spoke to Mikaela Mayer in November, and it was a different Mayer from the one I have been accustomed to … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I don’t want any easy fights at this point in my career. I am in my prime, I want to take on the best and I want to do it now.” →

Elhem Mekhaled: "I have waited a long time for a world title opportunity, and I believe this is my destiny." By Matt Elliott Sometimes, things happen in life when you least expect them to. This is certainly the case for Elhem Mekhaled, who faces Alycia Baumgardner for the undisputed world super-featherweight titles on February 4th … Continue reading Elhem Mekhaled: “I have waited a long time for a world title opportunity, and I believe this is my destiny.” →

Jade Pearce: "I absolutely loved it even in my first spar when I was battered from pillar to post, but I wanted to get back in there straight away." There are still many problems in women's boxing, despite its current boom period, that need to be addressed. Pay parity and more widespread mainstream investment especially … Continue reading Jade Pearce: “I absolutely loved it even in my first spar when I was battered from pillar to post, but I wanted to get back in there straight away.” →

Christina Cruz: "I walked into the gym that first time and immediately fell in love with the sport." Christina Cruz has an amateur resume that has few equals. A seven-time US National champion, her first was in 2007 and then six times consecutively from 2012 through to 2017. Cruz has two world championship bronze medals … Continue reading Christina Cruz: “I walked into the gym that first time and immediately fell in love with the sport.” →

Amar Kayani: "I want to see how far I can get and for me, the ultimate goal would be to win a world title."   By Matt Elliott The world of boxing is full of intriguing backstories; tales of men and women who have turned to the sport to instil discipline into their lives or as … Continue reading Amar Kayani: “I want to see how far I can get and for me, the ultimate goal would be to win a world title.”   →

Nina Hughes: "The Matchroom deal changes things massively for me. Finally getting the big fights on the big stage and getting the exposure I needed." If anyone is living proof that age is just a number, it is Nina Hughes. The unbeaten Hughes turned professional in the final months of 2021, less than a year … Continue reading Nina Hughes: “The Matchroom deal changes things massively for me. Finally getting the big fights on the big stage and getting the exposure I needed.” →

Skye Nicolson: "Fighting for a world title within six months is still the goal." It's difficult to gauge when a big-time prospect loses that tag and then suddenly morphs into a genuine world-title contender. Skye Nicolson is probably now at that juncture in her career. The Australian is only nine months and five fights into … Continue reading Skye Nicolson: “Fighting for a world title within six months is still the goal.” →

Katie Healy: "Never did I imagine after just over 12 months, I’d have a world title." By Matt Farrington The Katie Healy show is set to continue next year. Walsall’s Katie Healy looks forward to a huge year, eyeing up showdowns with World Champion Ebanie Bridges and former Champion Shannon Courtenay. After fighting five times … Continue reading Katie Healy: “Never did I imagine after just over 12 months, I’d have a world title.” →

Rhiannon Dixon: "A Commonwealth title is something I am looking forward to and hopefully, that is on the horizon very soon." It is the time of the year when all the media outlets give out their end-of-year awards. Most are in truth meaningless and biased, but there are those that do carry real meaning. Scattered … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “A Commonwealth title is something I am looking forward to and hopefully, that is on the horizon very soon.” →