Sandy Ryan: Olympic Dreams, World Titles & Mental Health For Sandy Ryan, boxing was perhaps inevitable. Her brother Dave was a professional boxer, and the inspiration for Sandy to follow in his footsteps. In a gym at 15, her first fight at 18, and her life in the squared circle had begun. A world championship … Continue reading Sandy Ryan: Olympic Dreams, World Titles & Mental Health
My Whirlwind 2020: Rachel Ball on Shannon Courtenay and Ebanie Bridges By Ian Aldous Boxing is changing. Much as the world is changing and adapting to today's current climate. The simple fact is that boxers must now take every opportunity offered or face being frozen out. Rachel Ball (6-1) took that risk when facing the then-undefeated … Continue reading My Whirlwind 2020: Rachel Ball on Shannon Courtenay and Ebanie Bridges
Hannah Rankin on Marshall: "Of course she's stopping people, I'd expect my gran to stop people with two weeks' notice!" By Ian Aldous It's being touted as a matchup of standout amateur vs. hardened pro and former world champion, and it seems to be splitting opinion. This Saturday night, Hannah Rankin (9-4) will give former amateur … Continue reading Hannah Rankin on Marshall: “Of course she’s stopping people, I’d expect my gran to stop people with two weeks’ notice!”
Lianne Bush: I Listened And Learned Fast And I Gave People A Tough Time By Henry Walter & Lee Harwood Lianne Bush only took up boxing two years ago but it rapidly became far more than just a hobby. Now the 32 year-old mum of one has turned professional and has ambitions to go all … Continue reading Lianne Bush: I Listened And Learned Fast And I Gave People A Tough Time
Jacob "Stitch" Duran: "I went to work and threw everything at the kitchen sink, and I kept him in the fight." By Jack Rainbow Jacob Duran has seen it all in combat sports. Having been in the game for 30+ years, and working in all the mainstream combat sports he has more or less been constantly … Continue reading Jacob “Stitch” Duran: “I went to work and threw everything at the kitchen sink, and I kept him in the fight.”
Hollie Towl: The 'Blonde Bomber' It's a 30 minute or so commute from Sheffield to the old mining town of Worksop. A young 16-year-old prospect relishes the journey, thoughts of what lies ahead, hopes of world titles fill her head. Six days a week that trip to Worksop is made without complaint. It's not work, … Continue reading Hollie Towl: The ‘Blonde Bomber’
Kelly Pavlik: "The knockdown is what made that fight one of the top middleweight fights of all time and the fight was just amazing." By Ian Aldous In 2007, boxing was changing in North America. The fabled heavyweight division was void of any superstars from the U.S. and across the Atlantic, Europe was taking over. … Continue reading Kelly Pavlik: “The knockdown is what made that fight one of the top middleweight fights of all time and the fight was just amazing.”
Bec Connolly: "I Go Into Every Fight To Win." A fighters record can be deceiving, often not telling the whole story. The defeats, which can be plenty, can mask the real ability. Fights taken at short-notice, with bills to pay, any weight division will do. The away fighter rarely gets the benefit of the doubt, … Continue reading Bec Connolly: “I Go Into Every Fight To Win.”
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 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
