Category: Interviews

Ebanie Bridges: “To punch through her like that and stop her so quickly is a really big statement.”

Ebanie Bridges: "To punch through her like that and stop her so quickly is a really big statement." Ebanie Bridges convinced many with her performance earlier this year on her first visit to the UK. Despite coming up short against Shannon Courtenay, it was the type of fight and performance where you lose very little … Continue reading Ebanie Bridges: “To punch through her like that and stop her so quickly is a really big statement.” →

Hanna Hansen: “It’s all or nothing. If I want something I will do everything I can to get it.”

Hanna Hansen: "It's all or nothing. If I want something I will do everything I can to get it." Life can take many twists and turns. Early dreams are sometimes shattered or unfulfilled, and a new career path is needed. Most are lucky if they succeed in one walk of life, most fail, those that … Continue reading Hanna Hansen: “It’s all or nothing. If I want something I will do everything I can to get it.” →

Ade Oladipo: “The journey I’ve been through to get to Sky has been madness!”

Ade Oladipo: “The journey I’ve been through to get to Sky has been madness!” By Chris Akers What constantly shines through when speaking to Ade Oladipo is the enthusiasm in his voice. The journey the presenter has been on to get to where he is now has been unconventional to some degree. Yet there is … Continue reading Ade Oladipo: “The journey I’ve been through to get to Sky has been madness!” →

Bec Connolly: “Obviously I’m Going In To Win.”

Bec Connolly: “Obviously I’m Going In To Win." By Hannah Lucas For Bec Connolly, the biggest fight of her career is within touching distance. When the lights go down and her ring walk anthem ripples around Eddie Hearn’s backyard, Connolly’s mind will be tunnel visioned on walking out of the ring successful. After all, victory … Continue reading Bec Connolly: “Obviously I’m Going In To Win.” →

Tommy Frank: “We thought we had the fight in the bag, so I’ve learnt an important lesson.”

Tommy Frank: "We thought we had the fight in the bag, so I've learnt an important lesson." Boxing is a cruel sport, a lonely sport. An unforgiving world where one bad night, one bad loss can relegate you to be being yesterday's fighter. Friends go missing, promoters see no further use for you. A sport … Continue reading Tommy Frank: “We thought we had the fight in the bag, so I’ve learnt an important lesson.” →

Mat Whitecross: “It’s easier to create strong children than to mend broken men.”  

Mat Whitecross: “It’s easier to create strong children than to mend broken men.”                      By Chris Akers   Part two of my interview with Mat Whitecross about his excellent documentary on the lives and careers of Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran and Thomas Hearns.. There is a moment in the final episode of … Continue reading Mat Whitecross: “It’s easier to create strong children than to mend broken men.”   →

Mikaela Mayer: “It could start with someone like me saying, I am going more rounds, pay me more money.”

Mikaela Mayer: "It could start with someone like me saying, I am going more rounds, pay me more money." The American Mikaela Mayer hopefully, won't mind me saying that she has a certain reputation on Twitter, and the first time I interviewed Mayer, there was a tiny sense of apprehension I have to admit. But … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “It could start with someone like me saying, I am going more rounds, pay me more money.” →

Mat Whitecross: “I felt there was something new to be said.”

Mat Whitecross: “I felt there was something new to be said.” By Chris Akers There have been many articles written, interviews recorded, and words spoken about the significance of the group of boxers known as the Four Kings – ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Thomas ‘The Hitman’ Hearns, and the Hands of Stone Roberto … Continue reading Mat Whitecross: “I felt there was something new to be said.” →

Molly McCann: “If the book helps people understand themselves better and feel safe then I have done my job.”

Molly McCann: "If the book helps people understand themselves better and feel safe then I have done my job." The life and career of UFC flyweight contender Molly McCann have rarely run in straight lines. The various twists and turns will make for an autobiography that will be difficult to put down when her life … Continue reading Molly McCann: “If the book helps people understand themselves better and feel safe then I have done my job.” →