Melanie Lloyd: “I stopped going to school when I was 14. I left school with no education”

Melanie Lloyd: “I stopped going to school when I was 14. I left school with no education" By Chris Akers From the moment she answers the phone, the joy and passion for boxing are clear in Melanie Lloyd’s voice. A writer of the sport for over thirty years, Lloyd has reported on many fights and … Continue reading Melanie Lloyd: “I stopped going to school when I was 14. I left school with no education”

Jack Flatley: I’m Really Excited For The Next Couple Of Years

Jack Flatley: I'm Really Excited For The Next Couple Of Years By Oliver McManus Six months ago Jack Flatley was gearing up to face Anthony Fowler for the WBA International super-welterweight title in the biggest fight of the Bolton man’s career. That particular bout was set for March 7th: exactly two before the pandemic curtailed … Continue reading Jack Flatley: I’m Really Excited For The Next Couple Of Years

Hannah Rankin: “I Am Going Home With That Title

Hannah Rankin: "I Am Going Home With That Title By Jack Rainbow "I am going home with that title and I am going to be a two-weight world champion and nothing will stand in my way." Hannah Rankin has spent the past few months preparing for one of her toughest fights yet, as she fights … Continue reading Hannah Rankin: “I Am Going Home With That Title

Megan Morris: “I Want To Fight Until I Can’t Fight Anymore”

Megan Morris: “I Want To Fight Until I Can’t Fight Anymore” By Ella Fenwick With the sporting world on standby and everyone still adapting to this “new” normal, it is no surprise many athlete’s careers are sitting on hold, waiting on a call for their next time to shine. One fighter who currently finds herself … Continue reading Megan Morris: “I Want To Fight Until I Can’t Fight Anymore”

Chantelle Cameron: “It’s Going To Be A Toe-To-Toe War”

Chantelle Cameron: "It's Going To Be A Toe-To-Toe War" By Ian Aldous As boxing begins to resemble a form of normality despite the ongoing issues plaguing the sporting world, Chantelle Cameron (12-0) stands on the verge of becoming WBC super-lightweight world champion, when she faces Adriana Dos Santos Araujo (6-0) on Sunday October 4th, live on … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “It’s Going To Be A Toe-To-Toe War”

Gavin McDonnell: “I Am Still In It For The Glory”

Gavin McDonnell: "I Am Still In It For The Glory" The world and life itself stopped turning in March, the pause button was pressed on so many things, sport included. Without a gym, the normal routine, professional athletes had to adapt as best as they could. Gavin McDonnell made the best of it, and was … Continue reading Gavin McDonnell: “I Am Still In It For The Glory”

Michelle Joy Phelps: Life In Lockdown

Michelle Joy Phelps: Life In Lockdown In just a few short weeks Michelle Joy Phelps went from being ringside in Las Vegas watching Tyson Fury dismantle Deontay Wilder to complete his own redemption story, to being in a Manchester hospital suffering from the Covid-19: "I had it in late March, early April. It was when … Continue reading Michelle Joy Phelps: Life In Lockdown

Nicola Hopewell: The Birthday Girl Moves to 2-0

Nicola Hopewell: The Birthday Girl Moves To 2-0 There are many ways to celebrate a birthday, not many of us would choose to have a fight the day before the big event. The day before her 29th birthday Worksop's unbeaten Nicola Hopewell had her 2nd professional fight when she took on Tasha Boyes in Aberdeen … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: The Birthday Girl Moves to 2-0

Adan Mohamed: “I Just Want To Be Exciting”

Adan Mohamed: “I Just Want To Be Exciting” By Cameron Temple Frank Warren and BT Sport’s show on Saturday night, headlined by Daniel Dubois, reportedly hit record post-lockdown numbers, with a peak viewership of 400,000 and an average viewership of 155,000. The card also cast a light on a few of Queensbury promotions talented prospects, … Continue reading Adan Mohamed: “I Just Want To Be Exciting”