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.”
Tika Hemingway: “I’m really deep and I believe adversity builds champions.” The story of Chatiqua “Tika” Hemingway is dark, depressing and in many ways inspirational. The Pittsburgh native has battled more than most. Tika was raped when she was only 14, and fell pregnant as a result of that harrowing ordeal, her former coach was … Continue reading Tika Hemingway: “I’m really deep and I believe adversity builds champions.”
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.”
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.”
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