Lauren Parker: "I want another shot at something big." Lauren Parker hasn't boxed since April, and her unsuccessful attempt to become the British and Commonwealth super-flyweight champion. On the night, Emma Dolan deserved her victory. But It was, in many ways, lessons learned for the former European champion. "The fight with Emma Dolan was a … Continue reading Lauren Parker: “I want another shot at something big.”
Shona Whitwell: “I’ve worked hard all of my life to reach a certain level, and I feel like that should count for something.” By Matt Elliott The amateur achievements of Shona Whitwell are well publicised. A seven-time national champion, she spent eight years with GB Boxing, travelling around the world to represent her country. That … Continue reading Shona Whitwell: “I’ve worked hard all of my life to reach a certain level, and I feel like that should count for something.”
Ginny Fuchs: "MVP should sign me because I am the best flyweight and super-flyweight in the world." It almost seems unbelievable that a former Olympian like Ginny Fuchs can turn professional and only have four fights to her name in over three years. But Ginny Fuchs isn't alone in that dilemma. A difficult marketplace has … Continue reading Ginny Fuchs: “MVP should sign me because I am the best flyweight and super-flyweight in the world.”
Stephy Lee Cutting: "With no amateur career and now fighting for that title in my tenth fight, this is a great opportunity for me." The unbeaten Australian Stephy Lee Cutting has landed the biggest fight of her career to date. On Friday, November 7th, Cutting will fight the once-beaten Mariah Turner for the IBF International … Continue reading Stephy Lee Cutting: “With no amateur career and now fighting for that title in my tenth fight, this is a great opportunity for me.”
Crystina Poncher: "I definitely want to stay in boxing. Boxing has my heart."It was the end of an era for Crystina Poncher in July. The end of the Top Rank/ESPN working relationship brought a somewhat premature conclusion to Poncher calling fights on that massive platform. "It's kind of crazy, I thought we would just roll … Continue reading Crystina Poncher: “I definitely want to stay in boxing. Boxing has my heart.”
Shannon Rose: "The sky is the limit." It was just three months after losing her professional debut that Shannon Rose had her second outing as a professional boxer. But sadly for her, it ended the exact same way, in defeat. Ashleigh Heal edged a close super-middleweight contest earlier this month in Sydney courtesy of a … Continue reading Shannon Rose: “The sky is the limit.”
Charan Dhesi: "I live and breathe boxing. It's all I ever talk about. It's all I ever do." In May, Charan Dhesi created a little slice of boxing history. Dhesi became the first-ever British-born Sikh female professional boxer. It was, in many ways, a dream debut. An impressive 4th round stoppage victory over the tough … Continue reading Charan Dhesi: “I live and breathe boxing. It’s all I ever talk about. It’s all I ever do.”
Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: "I would love to find out what I have inside of me. I would love to be pushed to that level and see just how good I can be." Like that old famous line Tom Hanks uttered all those years ago in that classic 1994 film, interviewing someone for the first time, … Continue reading Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: “I would love to find out what I have inside of me. I would love to be pushed to that level and see just how good I can be.”
Ruby Singh: "I think I can become a world champion within a year." Ruby Singh is no stranger to the ever-changing and diverse world of martial arts. A teacher. A fighter. A choice was made. Boxing is now her primary concern. It has allowed her to focus and grow. Australian-born with Indian heritage, Singh initially … Continue reading Ruby Singh: “I think I can become a world champion within a year.”
Sarah Murphy: "Eventually, I want to go undisputed. Get a few world titles to my name, and show the world what I can do." The world of professional boxing will very soon have a new recruit. Born in Kildare, County Kildare, Sarah Murphy found boxing at an incredibly early age. When she was just five … Continue reading Sarah Murphy: “Eventually, I want to go undisputed. Get a few world titles to my name, and show the world what I can do.”
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