Katie Riddle: "I love this sport with all my heart." It was a nightmare start to her professional boxing career in 2023. A first-round stoppage defeat at the hands of Jemma Peart wasn't how it was supposed to go for Katie Riddle. But after some time away recovering from ankle surgery, the Australian finally returned … Continue reading Katie Riddle: “I love this sport with all my heart.”
Emma-Sue Greentree: "I’m continuing to prove to myself that I belong at this level." At just 26 and ever-improving, Emma-Sue Greentree has returned from the World Amateur Championships with a medal. At the recent World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, Greentree secured her second bronze medal on the world stage. The Australian came agonisingly close to … Continue reading Emma-Sue Greentree: “I’m continuing to prove to myself that I belong at this level.”
Alyssa Costa: "Boxing is a great way to get people on the right path." Boxing can give so much. It can change lives. It can save lives. A sport that can give direction and much more. Alyssa Costa had certain struggles in her formative years. Boxing gave her something else to focus on. A life … Continue reading Alyssa Costa: “Boxing is a great way to get people on the right path.”
Chloe Watson: "Shannon Ryan is a good opponent, and I think our styles will blend very well. I think people will enjoy what they see." It was a big platform for a big fight. Live on Sky Sports, defending her European flyweight title at the Royal Albert Hall on the second Boxxer all-female card. Sadly, … Continue reading Chloe Watson: “Shannon Ryan is a good opponent, and I think our styles will blend very well. I think people will enjoy what they see.”
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.”
FightPost: Boxing & MMA News 