James Tennyson: Rebuilding The Assassin By Ian Aldous On an autumn evening in 2018, James Tennyson (28-3) left Boston a defeated man. A fifth-round stoppage loss to then-IBF super-featherweight world champion, Tevin Farmer put a sudden stop to his blistering run of five consecutive wins inside the distance. Little did he know, at the time, … Continue reading James Tennyson: Rebuilding The Assassin
Nicola Hopewell: "That body shot as soon as it landed, you should have heard the noise she made and I thought oh my god, what have I done." I've been lucky enough to have experienced a virtual world tour of Zoom and phone interviews, Australia, America and elsewhere in the last year or so of … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: “That body shot as soon as it landed, you should have heard the noise she made and I thought oh my god, what have I done.”
Natasha Jonas: "I want to be the Natasha who has belts." Everlast/Sports Direct have recently joined forces with Natasha Jonas and 51 other boxers in a massive investment in boxing. Jonas will not only benefit financially from the recent deal but also will get help from the brand with some of her planned initiatives going … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “I want to be the Natasha who has belts.”
James Moorcroft: "I’ve Never Been As Ready For A Fight." By Will Lott Wigan welterweight hopeful James Moorcroft came to the sport later than most and took a more unorthodox route into the professional ranks than most. Having trained in boxing before as a teenager, he returned to train again at 20 and this time … Continue reading James Moorcroft: “I’ve Never Been As Ready For A Fight.”
Don Broadhurst: “I had a lot of bad things go against me." By Chris Akers Don Broadhurst was one of a number of boxers in the mid 2000s in the Team GB Squad who was predicted to have a promising career. Joining Erdington Boxing Club and having his first fight at eleven years old, Broadhurst … Continue reading Don Broadhurst: “I had a lot of bad things go against me.”
Kieran Smith: “This is my time to step up on the big stage and show what I can do." By Chandler Waller Next Saturday, on the undercard of Sunny Edward’s World title charge against Moruti Mthalane, another talented Brit will also be in the biggest fight of his career. Kieran Smith’s name has been mentioned … Continue reading Kieran Smith: “This is my time to step up on the big stage and show what I can do.”
Blake Harrison: "I put fighters on a bit of a pedestal because of their mental toughness and the sacrifices that they make." Blake Harrison like many in the entertainment industry has seen the past year change many things. Projects postponed or cancelled, having to adapt to an ever-changing world. Work for many in the acting … Continue reading Blake Harrison: “I put fighters on a bit of a pedestal because of their mental toughness and the sacrifices that they make.”
Jodie Wilkinson: “Boxing is all about mind over matter.” By Ella Fenwick When Jodie Wilkinson selflessly signed herself up for a white-collar boxing event in 2014 to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Trust, she never thought it would lead to the start of her whirlwind boxing career. Wilkinson admitted, “To be honest I didn’t know anything, I … Continue reading Jodie Wilkinson: “Boxing is all about mind over matter.”
Kody Davies: "I haven’t had a payday from boxing for 14 months so I had to start a full-time job on a building site.” By Will Lott A decorated amateur, Wales’ light-heavyweight prospect Kody Davies currently holds a 10-1 record having turned over to the pro ranks in 2017. As with most fighters, Davies found boxing … Continue reading Kody Davies: “I haven’t had a payday from boxing for 14 months so I had to start a full-time job on a building site.”
Lilian Garcia: "I can't speak highly enough of the PFL." There has been much sadness in this pandemic hit time, a year of heartache, frustration and lost opportunities. Virtually every single person on the planet has suffered in some way either marginally or in a much deeper meaningful manner. Lilian Garcia has suffered professionally and … Continue reading Lilian Garcia: “I can’t speak highly enough of the PFL.”
