Mikaela Mayer: "I would definitely say this is the fight of the division." Mikaela Mayer is a hard woman to get hold of, her time is limited and valuable. Even on a Sunday, we had to delay our Zoom interview. Mayer is apologetic, an unplanned training session from her trusted coach Al Mitchell kept me … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I would definitely say this is the fight of the division.”
Nicola Hopewell: Looking To Shine In Her Hometown By Hannah Lucas Come Halloween, Nicola Hopewell will return to the ring eyeing yet another win and aiming to put the fear into her opponent. But, this fight will be a particularly special one. For the first time, the 30-year-old Worksop prospect will box in her home … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: Looking To Shine In Her Hometown
Luke G Williams: “At one point there was quite a prominent lawyer and Ike wouldn’t accept his advice." By Chris Akers The Executioner, The Takeover, and The Problem are just some of the more distinctive sobriquets that have been assigned to boxers over the years. Yet none are as grandiose as the name fans used … Continue reading Luke G Williams: “At one point there was quite a prominent lawyer and Ike wouldn’t accept his advice.”
Luke G Williams: “In many ways, Ike’s name has fallen out of consciousness.” By Chris Akers Ike Ibeabuchi is one of boxing's great what ifs. At a time when the heavyweight division was in the midst of one of its cyclical golden ages in the 1990s, Ibeabuchi was a heavyweight contender with the potential to … Continue reading Luke G Williams: “In many ways, Ike’s name has fallen out of consciousness.”
Louise Orton: British Boxing's Best-Kept Secret You can label Louise Orton in many ways. Britain's unluckiest fighter, British boxing's best-kept secret, both would be more than reasonable. She turned professional in 2019 after an impressive amateur career with much hope. As we approach the end of another year, Orton is still waiting for her professional … Continue reading Louise Orton: British Boxing’s Best-Kept Secret
Enzo Maccarinelli: "If I am honest even though I won British, Commonwealth, European and World titles I feel I could have done more." There is always some trepidation when I interview retired fighters. Many struggle in retirement, missing the limelight and the buzz of the sport. Boxing is the hardest sport of them all they … Continue reading Enzo Maccarinelli: “If I am honest even though I won British, Commonwealth, European and World titles I feel I could have done more.”
Duke McKenzie: “Before I turned pro, I lost 17 fights back-to-back.” By Garry White It's Tuesday lunchtime and Duke McKenzie’s name flashes up on my phone. It’s partially unexpected and has me scrambling and fumbling to answer. We were due to meet a little earlier in the day, but when I called at the allotted … Continue reading Duke McKenzie: “Before I turned pro, I lost 17 fights back-to-back.”
Hannah Rankin: "Fightzone is a platform about the fighters, for the fighters." By Jack Rainbow The last time I spoke to former IBO world champion Hannah Rankin was directly before her fight with Savannah Marshall. Despite being on the wrong end of the result, there were many positives taken by Hannah from this defeat: “It … Continue reading Hannah Rankin: “Fightzone is a platform about the fighters, for the fighters.”
Troy Williamson: “He’s never fought anyone who hits as hard as me.” Williamson Confident Ahead Of His Fight Against Ted Cheeseman By Leif Payne Undefeated super-welterweight contender Troy Williamson (16-0-1, 12 KOs) will face Ted Cheeseman (17-2-1, 10 KOs) on October 9 for Cheeseman’s British title on the Liam Smith vs Anthony Fowler undercard. Speaking to FightPost, Troy … Continue reading Troy Williamson: “He’s never fought anyone who hits as hard as me.”
Hannah Robinson: "I don't want to leave the sport with any regrets." In many ways, the next phase in the life of the Bishop Auckland native and amateur starlet Hannah Robinson is about to begin. There are decisions to be made in her boxing career which has been put on hold in recent times to … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “I don’t want to leave the sport with any regrets.”
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