Lola Tigrato: “I have changed my lifestyle so much. It was party after party. I used to drink. I used to smoke. I quit everything for boxing.”

Lola Tigrato: "I have changed my lifestyle so much. It was party after party. I used to drink. I used to smoke. I quit everything for boxing." It's been a life on the road. A life on the move. For much of her life, her suitcase was her best friend. But now her life is … Continue reading Lola Tigrato: “I have changed my lifestyle so much. It was party after party. I used to drink. I used to smoke. I quit everything for boxing.” →

Mikiah Kreps: “I’m ready and willing to fight anyone to become a world champion.”

Mikiah Kreps: "I’m ready and willing to fight anyone to become a world champion." The unbeaten world super-bantamweight title contender Mikiah Kreps moved to 11-0 earlier this month when she defeated the Argentinian fighter Juliana Vanesa Basualdo over eight rounds at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. "This was an awkward opponent that was a … Continue reading Mikiah Kreps: “I’m ready and willing to fight anyone to become a world champion.” →

Tysie Gallagher: “I just want to test myself. I want to be in with the best fighters in the world.”

Tysie Gallagher: "I just want to test myself. I want to be in with the best fighters in the world." Time hasn't been kind to Tysie Gallagher of late. Family tragedy. Beyond dark times. A career put on hold. Fights falling through. A year of inactivity has stalled all the momentum of a fighter who … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher: “I just want to test myself. I want to be in with the best fighters in the world.” →

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.”

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” By Matt Elliott Nathan Heaney is a name that will resonate with most boxing fans. A tough competitor who has been involved in some great fights during his 8-year professional career, the current highlight being his brilliant performance against … Continue reading Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” →

Hannah Robinson: “I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can.”

Hannah Robinson: "I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can." It was the day after for Hannah Robinson. Less than twenty-four hours removed from her latest ring appearance. Robinson improved her resume to 5-0 on Saturday night with a commanding six-round points victory over the always reliable … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can.” →

Lia Lewandowski: “The endgame is to be number one in the world.”

Lia Lewandowski: "The endgame is to be number one in the world." Lia Lewandowski is two fights into her boxing career. Fight number three is fast-approaching. On November 7th, Lewandowski will head to Atlantic City, hoping to take another step on a road that she hopes will end with her being crowned the undisputed champion … Continue reading Lia Lewandowski: “The endgame is to be number one in the world.” →

Louise Creaven: “Boxing is who I am. It gives me my identity. I am not doing it for anyone else, only myself.”

Louise Creaven: "Boxing is who I am. It gives me my identity. I am not doing it for anyone else, only myself." Louise Creaven left her native Ireland around ten years ago. The move to Australia started out as one big party. Creaven was also battling a severe eating disorder. By her own admission, it … Continue reading Louise Creaven: “Boxing is who I am. It gives me my identity. I am not doing it for anyone else, only myself.” →

Mary-Kate Smith: “I want to be an Olympic Champion.”

Mary-Kate Smith: "I want to be an Olympic Champion." Mary-Kate Smith had her first taste of boxing on the international stage at the recent World Boxing Championships in Liverpool. The 21-year-old came within one fight of leaving with a medal. Despite losing at the quarter-final stage, Smith can look ahead to a possible golden future. … Continue reading Mary-Kate Smith: “I want to be an Olympic Champion.” →

Harli Whitwell: “I want it more now than I ever did before.”

Harli Whitwell: "I want it more now than I ever did before." The professional career of Harli Whitwell was rolling along quite nicely. A few niggling injuries aside, not unusual for any fighter, the unbeaten super-featherweight prospect had gone 5-0 and earned a multitude of plaudits along the way. A victory over Karina Szmalenberg last … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: “I want it more now than I ever did before.” →

Alexas Kubicki: “I have been given the opportunity to become the undisputed world flyweight champion.”

Alexas Kubicki: "I have been given the opportunity to become the undisputed world flyweight champion." At just 22, Alexas Kubicki will get the chance of a lifetime this weekend when she attempts to win the undisputed world flyweight championship when she takes on the formidable and undefeated Gabriela Fundora in California. The Canadian will head … Continue reading Alexas Kubicki: “I have been given the opportunity to become the undisputed world flyweight champion.” →