Tommy Frank: ‘I Know My Biggest Fights Are Still To Come.’ By Louis DevereuxA lot can change in a year. When I last spoke to Tommy Frank in February 2021, he was downbeat, injured and despondent, having just lost for the first time in his career to Hugo Guarneros. He was expected to win, and … Continue reading Tommy Frank: ‘I Know My Biggest Fights Are Still To Come.’
Jesus Martinez: "I want to make history and I don't only want to be one of the best, but the best to ever do it." By Gary Kittilsen Former World Champions Joe Calzaghe and Darren Barker are again throwing their hats into the boxing ring with the announcement of the launch of their management group, International Sports … Continue reading Jesus ‘Panterita’ Martinez: “I want to make history and I don’t want to be one of the best, but the best to ever do it.”
Skye Nicolson: "I really want to make a statement early and show the world that I am here and that I mean business." It was an Olympic dream she had craved and chased for much of her young life. It ended in tears and was decided by a wafer-thin margin. But Skye Nicolson vowed to … Continue reading Skye Nicolson: “I really want to make a statement early and show the world that I am here and that I mean business.”
Tori-Ellis Willetts: "You have the Paris Olympics in two years' time. That’s one of my big goals, to achieve an Olympic gold medal." By Chris Akers During the interview with GB amateur boxer Tori-Ellis Willetts, one word can best sum her up – determination. From joining the Army as a gunner to attending university, there … Continue reading Tori-Ellis Willetts: “You have the Paris Olympics in two years’ time. That’s one of my big goals, to achieve an Olympic gold medal.”
Bree Wright: “I want to show people no matter how low you are, you can come back from it." By Will Lott As is common with many boxers, Bree Wright was considered a naughty child when she was at school and as a result, was sent to a club called 393 in Sheffield where she … Continue reading Bree Wright: “I want to show people no matter how low you are, you can come back from it.”
Carly Skelly: "This is a fight I can win." The life of a boxer can change very quickly. In many ways, Carly Skelly knows this better than most. The Liverpool fighter has more than struggled for luck over the last few years. A decision that should have gone her way, didn't. Skelly learned the hard … Continue reading Carly Skelly: “This is a fight I can win.”
Natasha Jonas: Third Time Lucky? When Natasha Jonas decided to leave the relative home comforts of Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing for pastures new Jonas would have known that in the short-term she would have to think outside of the box. The deal Jonas signed with Boxxer/Sky has obvious financial rewards. Now in the final … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: Third Time Lucky?
Q & A With Hannah Baggaley By Dan Kelly Q: Tell us a bit about your background where are you from? How old was you when you started boxing and why did you start? Was anybody of inspiration to you? A: I’m from Blackpool originally and now living out of Manchester due to relocating for … Continue reading Q & A With Hannah Baggaley
Hannah Baggaley: "I thrive on being manic and busy I always have to be doing something." Hannah Baggaley has needed a lot of patience in recent times. Fights frequently falling through, a sign of the pandemic hit times, but for an ambitious fighter, it is of little consolation or comfort. Her patience was tested again … Continue reading Hannah Baggaley: “I thrive on being manic and busy I always have to be doing something.”
Kristy Harris: "Boxing gave me a purpose because I was so lost and heading down the wrong track. It gave me a purpose and it gave me an identity." Thanks to the modern-day wonders of Zoom, most of my recent interviews seem to have been with Australian fighters. The boxing scene in the land down … Continue reading Kristy Harris: “Boxing gave me a purpose because I was so lost and heading down the wrong track. It gave me a purpose and it gave me an identity.”
