Monique Bux: From The DJ Booth To The Boxing Ring By Lewie Laing They say you need rhythm to box. Wales's latest up-and-coming professional not only creates the rhythm, she also adds vocals and then mixes it, literally. Professional DJ, Monique Bux, referred to as Monique B, is set to make her much-anticipated debut in … Continue reading Monique Bux: From The DJ Booth To The Boxing Ring
Donald McRae: "Taylor and Serrano are two great fighters. Their gender did not matter once the first bell rang." Writers are many, but good writers are hard to find. Donald McRae is one of the few. McRae has that rare ability to bring a story to life through his use of the humble word. Make … Continue reading Donald McRae: “Taylor and Serrano are two great fighters. Their gender did not matter once the first bell rang.”
Mikaela Mayer: "I am the A-side and I will always be the A-side against Baumgardner." Unbeaten, a unified world champion Mikaela Mayer has plenty. But it isn't enough. Nowhere near enough. Being a champion doesn't satisfy. Mayer wants to be THE champion. The only champion. For someone who doesn't do routine, such a defence of … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I am the A-side and I will always be the A-side against Baumgardner.”
Kieran Molloy: “I want to be a world champion in the next four years.” Outstanding Irish amateur, Kieran Molloy, kicked off his professional career on the undercard of Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall in February. A stoppage victory in the second round on his debut at the Hydro in Glasgow solidified his presence on the … Continue reading Kieran Molloy: “I want to be a world champion in the next four years.”
Lauren Parker: "I want to be a world champion." Many a professional boxer has to supplement their boxing careers with a day job. Despite the boom of women’s boxing at most levels of the sport, the pay hasn't yet been reflected to the same extent. Lauren Parker the super-flyweight prospect is one such fighter who, … Continue reading Lauren Parker: “I want to be a world champion.”
Bree Wright: “I want to make a statement to try and inspire the next generation." By Will Lott When I spoke to Bree Wright a couple of months ago, she had just received her professional licence and had signed on with One Empire Management but was waiting on a date for her debut. Now she … Continue reading Bree Wright: “I want to make a statement to try and inspire the next generation.”
Pierce O'Leary: "I would love to headline Madison Square Garden." By Gary Kittilsen Highly touted undefeated 22-year-old, 140-pound prospect Pierce "Big Bang' O'Leary of Dublin, Ireland, is set to return to the ring on April 15th, at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. It's the second consecutive fight at York Hall for the Dubliner, who stopped Siar Ozgul … Continue reading Pierce O’Leary: “I would love to headline Madison Square Garden.”
Lisa Whiteside: The Second Coming By Lewie Laing Curveballs seem to come at any moment in life, normally when you least expect them. They can derail ideas, knock belief and confidence, and grind some to a halt. For others, like Chorley-born Lisa Whiteside, the curveballs have been more a blessing and growth experience that have … Continue reading Lisa Whiteside: The Second Coming
Natasha Jonas: "Katie was the reason I could turn pro. When I said goodbye to the amateurs I was saying goodbye forever." Natasha Jonas has been boxing for 17 years and in that time the sport has evolved far beyond what it was all those years ago. Back in the day opponents were few and … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “Katie was the reason I could turn pro. When I said goodbye to the amateurs I was saying goodbye forever.”
Marlen Esparza: "I would definitely say this is the highlight of my career."By Gary Kittilsen Marlen Esparza survived a high-action slugfest with legendary five-division world champ Naoko Fujioka in what was clearly, the fight of the night on the Ryan Garcia-Emanuel Tagoe card at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Esparza described her opponent as, "really strong, … Continue reading Marlen Esparza: “I would definitely say this is the highlight of my career.”
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