Beyond The Ropes: Savannah Tini Savannah Tini is fast-approaching an opportunity to become a world champion. The 26-year-old American is unbeaten in seven fights, and that maiden world title chance could materialise within the next twelve months. Born and raised in Michigan, Tini was a somewhat reluctant boxer. The sporting life started elsewhere, and it … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Savannah Tini
Category: Interviews
Meg Kilroe: “My goals constantly change and get bigger.”
Meg Kilroe: "My goals constantly change and get bigger." Meg Kilroe once said, when I first approached her for an interview, that her story wasn't much to write about. How wrong she was. Her story is an inspirational one. And one of sheer resilience. Kilroe survived a near-death car crash to form a highly promising … Continue reading Meg Kilroe: “My goals constantly change and get bigger.”
Mae Astbury: “I still want to become a champion. I have got even more to prove now. Not to other people, but to myself.”
Mae Astbury: "I still want to become a champion. I have got even more to prove now. Not to other people, but to myself." I've done many an interview after a defeat. Some have been incredibly difficult. Tears have flowed. The words didn't. At least, not the right ones. But even in defeat, fighters can … Continue reading Mae Astbury: “I still want to become a champion. I have got even more to prove now. Not to other people, but to myself.”
Maiseyrose Courtney: “I’ll fight anyone, but ideally I want to fight someone who has something of value. I want meaningful fights.”
Maiseyrose Courtney: "I'll fight anyone, but ideally I want to fight someone who has something of value. I want meaningful fights." It's been an incredibly frustrating time of late for Maiseyrose Courtney. A period of injuries and fights falling through has restricted her ring activity. Courtney only had two fights in 2025, but her return … Continue reading Maiseyrose Courtney: “I’ll fight anyone, but ideally I want to fight someone who has something of value. I want meaningful fights.”
Tiah-Mai Ayton: “I have had pressure my whole life. I set very high standards.”
Tiah-Mai Ayton: "I have had pressure my whole life. I set very high standards." Tiah-Mai Ayton has fight number six this weekend at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton. The 19-year-old blue-chip prospect has been hailed as a future superstar. A can't-miss prospect who is tipped to win multiple world titles. Ayton blew away her first … Continue reading Tiah-Mai Ayton: “I have had pressure my whole life. I set very high standards.”
Nicola Hopewell: “I am looking forward to my fight with Shannon Ryan. I have always wanted to be on a Matchroom show. I am just excited for the whole experience.”
Nicola Hopewell: "I am looking forward to my fight with Shannon Ryan. I have always wanted to be on a Matchroom show. I am just excited for the whole experience." It's been a period of immense frustration for Nicola Hopewell. Last July, Hopewell defeated Marie Connan by split decision to claim the IBO flyweight title. … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: “I am looking forward to my fight with Shannon Ryan. I have always wanted to be on a Matchroom show. I am just excited for the whole experience.”
Alisha Lewis: “I don’t think a Midlands area title would be out of my reach at all. And who knows what else.”
Alisha Lewis: "I don’t think a Midlands area title would be out of my reach at all. And who knows what else." Alisha Lewis turned professional in 2025. There were four fights. Four defeats. Those setbacks included a first-round stoppage to Shona Whitwell. But at the fifth time of asking, Lewis is now in the … Continue reading Alisha Lewis: “I don’t think a Midlands area title would be out of my reach at all. And who knows what else.”
Joey Lee Paul: “I’m not satisfied, I know there’s another level that I am capable of, and that’s what I’m chasing.”
Joey Lee Paul: "I’m not satisfied, I know there’s another level that I am capable of, and that’s what I’m chasing." It's been a year of forward momentum for Joey Lee Paul. The 26-year-old Australian welterweight is still busy. Incredibly so. There is the day job as a chiropractor. There are ongoing studies. And she … Continue reading Joey Lee Paul: “I’m not satisfied, I know there’s another level that I am capable of, and that’s what I’m chasing.”
Hannah Robinson: “Charlie was game, and definitely the toughest fight I’ve had so far. It was also my best performance as well.”
Hannah Robinson: "Charlie was game, and definitely the toughest fight I've had so far. It was also my best performance as well." It was the day after her biggest night to date as a professional boxer. A unanimous points victory over Charlie Sutton at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle secured Hannah Robinson her first … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “Charlie was game, and definitely the toughest fight I’ve had so far. It was also my best performance as well.”
Sam Lightfoot: “Putting my undefeated record on the line so early was scary, but I trust in my team and my ability.”
Sam Lightfoot: "Putting my undefeated record on the line so early was scary, but I trust in my team and my ability." Sam Lightfoot rolled the dice on Saturday night in Northampton. Lightfoot took a fight on just one week's notice. She went in the away corner. Fighting the unbeaten 'house' fighter. It was a … Continue reading Sam Lightfoot: “Putting my undefeated record on the line so early was scary, but I trust in my team and my ability.”









