Amy Greatorex: "When I first started I was 14 stone, a size 18-20, had no confidence and was not sporty at all." By Lewie Laing On December 9th in Barnsley, the professional career of internally amateur boxer, Amy Greatorex, will finally get underway. Many may well have walked away by now, following a drawn-out battle … Continue reading Amy Greatorex: “When I first started I was 14 stone, a size 18-20, had no confidence and was not sporty at all.” →

Mikaela Mayer: "I am just going to stay busy taking the big fights. I am excited about this next option. It really excites me and I know the fans are really going to love it." There are many untold stories in fighter hotel bars and lobbies after a big fight night. The winners in full … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I am just going to stay busy taking the big fights. I am excited about this next option. It really excites me and I know the fans are really going to love it.” →

Natasha Jonas: "I just want the big fights now. It's about me now, I am not bothered what anybody else thinks." Natasha Jonas closed out her sensational year in some style on Saturday night in Manchester. A fairytale climax to a year which promised very little, but delivered more than anyone could ever have imagined. … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “I just want the big fights now. It’s about me now, I am not bothered what anybody else thinks.” →

Lauren Parker: "I have never given up and things are now starting to pay off." It was a gentle reminder about our Zoom interview, my words were, it will only be a quick interview. I was wrong, and very much so. I had forgotten just how much Lauren Parker could talk. After ten minutes of … Continue reading Lauren Parker: “I have never given up and things are now starting to pay off.” →

Louise Orton: "I was in a really bad place. I was having nightmares, and I couldn't sleep properly. It got me really bad." I last interviewed former amateur star Louise Orton back in October of last year. My opening words in the interview were: 'You can label Louise Orton in many ways. Britain’s unluckiest fighter, … Continue reading Louise Orton: “I was in a really bad place. I was having nightmares, and I couldn’t sleep properly. It got me really bad.” →

Nina Hughes: “We always wanted to get a world title shot within two years. It has come a bit sooner than expected but I feel more than ready for it.” By Matthew Elliott The onset of the coronavirus pandemic, a little under three years ago now, had a profound effect on all of our lives. … Continue reading Nina Hughes: “We always wanted to get a world title shot within two years. It has come a bit sooner than expected but I feel more than ready for it.” →

Seniesa Estrada: "I know wherever I go I will bring a lot more attention because of my fighting style. And I think Top Rank is the best place to do it." In many ways, a new chapter begins this weekend in Las Vegas for Seniesa Estrada. The reigning WBA minimumweight and WBO light-flyweight champion returns … Continue reading Seniesa Estrada: “I know wherever I go I will bring a lot more attention because of my fighting style. And I think Top Rank is the best place to do it.” →

Natasha Jonas: "The pressure of having to prove to other people that I am world-level is now off. I can just start enjoying my boxing again. It's now, just for me." It seems almost surreal how the women's side of boxing has grown over the last few years. It's been a long hard road for … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “The pressure of having to prove to other people that I am world-level is now off. I can just start enjoying my boxing again. It’s now, just for me.” →

Chantelle Cameron: "I win by being me. I think I am better in every department." The last time I spoke to Chantelle Cameron, she shared many frustrations. Cameron was a week or so away from a defence of her unified world super-lightweight titles against Victoria Bustos back in May. An undisputed fight with Kali Reis … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “I win by being me. I think I am better in every department.” →

Linn Sandstrom: "I am super happy with the win. We have travelled literally across the world to win this belt." The morning after, the win and the vacant WBA intercontinental title were safely secured. The marks of battle are plainly visible. An early clash of heads had left their scars. A heavily swollen right eye, … Continue reading Linn Sandstrom: “I am super happy with the win. We have travelled literally across the world to win this belt.” →