Michael Spinks: The History Fights With Larry Holmes Larry Holmes heading into his 49th professional career shouldn't still have been fighting for respect and acceptance. But ever since he had turned professional in 1973 Holmes was fighting the one fight he couldn't win. Holmes had to deal with the quitter references after losing to Duane … Continue reading Michael Spinks: The History Fights With Larry Holmes
Matthew Hatton: "Campbell’s Got A Bright Future And We’ve Got To Aim For The Top." By Chandler Waller This weekend not only marks a giant heavyweight rematch between Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin, but also the continuation of a legacy. Campbell Hatton, son of British boxing royalty makes his long-awaited professional debut on Saturday night. … Continue reading Matthew Hatton: “Campbell’s Got A Bright Future And We’ve Got To Aim For The Top.”
Sam Giĺley: "I feel so much less pressure now I’ve got that first title around my waist." By Oliver McManus A welterweight clash simmering under the radar pits Sam Gilley against Danny Ball on Friday evening with a minor WBC title on the line. The contest will be live on BT Sport with Ball looking … Continue reading Sam Giĺley: “I feel so much less pressure now I’ve got that first title around my waist.”
Lucy Wildheart: “To win the titles I will have to fight everyone in my way." By Emilia Roman With her first fight of the year less than a week away, Lucy Wildheart is excited to get back in the ring, after the Coronavirus outbreak made it impossible for the Swedish born, now featherweight boxer to compete … Continue reading Lucy Wildheart: “To win the titles I will have to fight everyone in my way.”
Georgia O'Connor: "I just like to make people smile and put some happiness into the world." A parent can't wait for their children to learn to walk, but for Georgia O'Connor, it was a close run thing between learning to walk and learning how to throw combinations: "When we lived in France my Dad used … Continue reading Georgia O’Connor: “I just like to make people smile and put some happiness into the world.”
Tommy McCarthy: "I’m a momentum fighter, the more fights I have the better I get.” By Kailem Sims The city of Belfast has consistently produced a number of great fighters over the years, who have all developed and progressed in their own journeys picking up World, European and domestic honours along the way. The same … Continue reading Tommy McCarthy: “I’m a momentum fighter, the more fights I have the better I get.”
Stacey Copeland: “I’ve always had a massive passion for using sport for good. I think it’s one of the most powerful things on the planet for making a difference to people.” By Hannah Lucas Being part of a family that had boxing engraved in its DNA, Stacey Copeland dreamed of following in her father, Eddie … Continue reading Stacey Copeland: “I’ve always had a massive passion for using sport for good. I think it’s one of the most powerful things on the planet for making a difference to people.”
Natasha Jonas: "It will take something really special to beat her, but I do believe I can." The narrative leading up to her fight last August with Terri Harper was that Natasha Jonas was too old, weight-drained, too inexperienced. The criticism was savage and unforgiving, Jonas written off, the perfect foil for the potential superstar … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “It will take something really special to beat her, but I do believe I can.”
Paddy Pimblett: “I Am Going To Take The Mantle Off Conor McGregor!” By Jack Rainbow One unfortunate characteristic of Paddy Pimblett's career so far has been his struggles with injury. Six months out from another surgery, however, Paddy feels great: “I went into the Bak fight three months after surgery. 6 weeks after getting the … Continue reading Paddy Pimblett: “I Am Going To Take The Mantle Off Conor McGregor!”
Bec Connolly: "I Feel I Am In a Win-Win Situation." In many ways, it has been a year to forget for Bec Connolly. Long-standing personal problems, financial woes, the pandemic has left its mark. But the voice on the other end of the phone isn't one of self-pity or one that has lost all hope, … Continue reading Bec Connolly: “I Feel I Am In a Win-Win Situation.”
