Ebanie Bridges: "Why can't they look past my looks and see that I can fight." When the world stopped turning in March, all sports stopped with it. Athletes from all sports lost any momentum they might have had. Women are only now getting real opportunities in boxing. Many fledgling fighters are now turning professional, some … Continue reading Ebanie Bridges: “Why can’t they look past my looks and see that I can fight.” →

Greg Vendetti on Erislandy Lara: 'He's right on the ledge and I'm the guy to push him' By Ian Aldous "I wasn't satisfied. There was more in me than that. I'm not calling it quits now, no way. I just had to ask myself a serious question: 'Are you really a fighter or do you … Continue reading Greg Vendetti on Erislandy Lara: ‘He’s right on the ledge and I’m the guy to push him’ →

Rachel Ball: 'If I Can Beat Her On A Bad Day Then Bring It On'  One fight can change a fighters life forever. The years of the grind and low purses made worthwhile by that one defining fight. The 'away' fighter rarely gets a decision in a close fight, the favoured fighter often gets the … Continue reading Rachel Ball: ‘If I Can Beat Her On A Bad Day Then Bring It On’ →

Chad Sugden: “I Am Looking Forward To Shocking A Lot Of People Again" By Oliver McManus Newark’s Chad Sugden was one of few British boxers to have a big clash pencilled in prior to lockdown: a fight with Shakan Pitters for the British light-pheavyweight title at the end of March. Pitters was initially due to … Continue reading Chad Sugden: “I Am Looking Forward To Shocking A Lot Of People Again” →

Mark Kram Jr Interview: Part 3 By Chris Akers Nearly six months after losing his title to George Foreman, Frazier was back in the ring and fighting away again. The venue was Earl’s Court in London to fight the European heavyweight champion Joe Bugner. Less than two months after that beating Bugner on points, Yank … Continue reading Mark Kram Jr Interview: Part 3 →

Rachel Ball: 'I Want A World Title' By Cameron Temple Last week, Matchroom’s Fight Camp treated us to a fight of the year contender between Terri Harper and Natasha Jonas, as they battled it out over twelve rounds for a split decision draw. The pay per view event on week four of Matchroom’s Fight Camp … Continue reading Rachel Ball: ‘I Want A World Title’ →

Natasha Jonas: “Going into the last round I thought I was up, and I thought I won the last so I thought I had won.” The claret stained ring attire in Eddie Hearn’s backyard pugilistic bubble, highlighted perfectly the blood and guts spilt in a never say die battle for supremacy. But it was about … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “Going into the last round I thought I was up, and I thought I won the last so I thought I had won.” →

Navid Mansouri: “I’m Over The Moon To Have This Opportunity” By Cameron Temple Over the previous few weeks of Matchroom’s hugely successful Fight Camp there have been some noteworthy bouts in the exciting domestic super-welterweight division. On week one, Sam Eggington and Ted Cheeseman headlined the show, with the latter winning by unanimous decision to … Continue reading Navid Mansouri: “I’m Over The Moon To Have This Opportunity” →

An Interview With Mark Kram Jr: Part 2 By Chris Akers Many boxers are aligned in the history books with their trainer. Joe Louis and Jack Blackburn. Muhammed Ali and Angelo Dundee. Thus, it was with Frazier and Yancey ‘Yank’ Durham. A welder with the Pennsylvania Railroad who later trainer boxers and the Police Athletic … Continue reading An Interview With Mark Kram Jr: Part 2 →