Louise Creaven: “It would mean absolutely everything to be on that Katie Taylor card at Croke Park.”

Louise Creaven: "It would mean absolutely everything to be on that Katie Taylor card at Croke Park." Louise Creaven turned professional in 2024 and has made a solid start in the pro ranks. A debut victory overUsanakorn Thawilsuhannawang was followed by two more wins before an early setback last year. The still-unbeaten Sheilla Yama outpointed … Continue reading Louise Creaven: “It would mean absolutely everything to be on that Katie Taylor card at Croke Park.” →

Sarah Murphy: “I would love nothing more than to be on the Katie Taylor card.”

Sarah Murphy: "I would love nothing more than to be on the Katie Taylor card." I first interviewed Sarah Murphy last August, just prior to her professional debut. Murphy had her maiden ring walk in the paid ranks a few months later, and got her pro career off to a promising start with an emphatic … Continue reading Sarah Murphy: “I would love nothing more than to be on the Katie Taylor card.” →

Mai Soliman: “I would definitely love that rematch with Mizuki.”

Mai Soliman: "I would definitely love that rematch with Mizuki." Four years ago, the Egyptian-born Mai Soliman had a dream that one day she would be fighting in front of the Pyramids of Giza. It is no longer just a dream. Last month, Soliman made it a reality when she challenged Mizuki Hiruta for her … Continue reading Mai Soliman: “I would definitely love that rematch with Mizuki.” →

Rosie Eccles: “I love representing Wales and competing in the Commonwealth Games. Why not go out like that? It just feels right.”

Rosie Eccles: "I love representing Wales and competing in the Commonwealth Games. Why not go out like that? It just feels right." Some decisions are hard. Some are beyond even that. Letting go of a lifetime dream is never easy. Even when it is the only decision to make. In recent times, Rosie Eccles has … Continue reading Rosie Eccles: “I love representing Wales and competing in the Commonwealth Games. Why not go out like that? It just feels right.” →

Megan Redstall: “Maisey is a tough opponent, so I don’t want to overlook her at all. But winning this will open many doors for me.”

Megan Redstall: "Maisey is a tough opponent, so I don’t want to overlook her at all. But winning this will open many doors for me." The emotions were high. Relief as well as joy. After fights with Laura Pain and Emma Dolan had previously fallen through, Megan Redstall would have been hoping it was third … Continue reading Megan Redstall: “Maisey is a tough opponent, so I don’t want to overlook her at all. But winning this will open many doors for me.” →

Amelia Moore: “I am an athlete, and I know what my potential is. Belts are good, but I also want to fight really good people.”

Amelia Moore: "I am an athlete, and I know what my potential is. Belts are good, but I also want to fight really good people." It was another victory for Amelia Moore. The unbeaten former elite amateur advanced her resume to 4-0 with a comprehensive points victory over Bonnie Hunter in March at North Shore … Continue reading Amelia Moore: “I am an athlete, and I know what my potential is. Belts are good, but I also want to fight really good people.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Mai Soliman

Beyond The Ropes: Mai Soliman Mai Soliman is now eleven fights into her professional career. Only one early blemish spoils her resume. But the Egyptian-born super-flyweight contender has recovered quite magnificently from that early reversal and is now only hours away from her first world title opportunity. A proper full circle moment for her. Soliman … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Mai Soliman →

Monique Bovino: “I can fight, but I can also talk. So do I now combine the two worlds?”

Monique Bovino: "I can fight, but I can also talk. So do I now combine the two worlds?" Monique Bovino is incredibly busy. Every hour of her day is virtually spoken for. An early start for the day job flying around Australia in a helicopter doing the traffic and weather reports for an Australian TV … Continue reading Monique Bovino: “I can fight, but I can also talk. So do I now combine the two worlds?” →

Keely O’Neill: “When I am boxing, I am at my happiest.”

Keely O'Neill: "When I am boxing, I am at my happiest." Not everyone who fights does it purely for world titles or for the supposed riches many think the sport offers. For some, it runs a little deeper than that. Keely O'Neill came to boxing relatively late in her life. But it arrived at a … Continue reading Keely O’Neill: “When I am boxing, I am at my happiest.” →

Frazer Clarke: “The best version of Frazer Clarke is still to come.”

Frazer Clarke: "The best version of Frazer Clarke is still to come." Fighters are different from us mere mortals. They live and die by the stroke of a judge's pen or one brutal finishing punch. However it comes, having your hand raised defines a fighter. Frazer Clarke is on a two-fight losing streak. The manner … Continue reading Frazer Clarke: “The best version of Frazer Clarke is still to come.” →