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.”
Stevie 'Midge' Pitt: A Shattered Dream By Will Lott Stevie “Midge” Pitt has been training in combat sports since the age of ten and this year, at 28 had decided to turn professional in boxing only to be denied a licence as a result of a lazy eye. “I went to a club called Aero-Kick … Continue reading Stevie ‘Midge’ Pitt: A Shattered Dream
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.” 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." 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.” 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." 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.”
Tysie Gallagher: ‘I Want To Be Remembered As The Undisputed World Champion’ By Louis Devereux Women’s boxing has exploded in popularity in recent years, with fighters like Katie Taylor, Claressa Shields and Natasha Jonas at the forefront of it all. The newest addition to this ever-growing list of talented female fighters is Tysie Gallagher, a … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher: ‘I Want To Be Remembered As The Undisputed World Champion’
Determination & Glory: The Billy Schwer Story By Ian Aldous In the mid-1970s, Luton, a young boy found himself tormented by his two older sisters. Without really knowing it at the time, a young Billy Schwer made a decision that he was weak and needed to prove his toughness. Six years later, having taken up … Continue reading Determination & Glory: The Billy Schwer Story
Linn Sandstrom: "My Main Goal Is To One Day Become A World Champion." From being born in Brazil then moving onto Sweden before finding a base in Australia the globetrotting Linn Sandstrom has certainly covered more than her fair share of air miles in her short life. Sandstrom has a degree in marketing and was … Continue reading Linn Sandstrom: “My Main Goal Is To One Day Become A World Champion.”
