Jasmine Artiga: “I find myself even hungrier and more determined to prove why I am the world champion, and it’s time to show the world I am not going anywhere.”

Jasmine Artiga: "I find myself even hungrier and more determined to prove why I am the world champion, and it’s time to show the world I am not going anywhere." It was the moment of truth for Jasmine Artiga in March. A long-awaited world title opportunity against Regina Chavez. After ten hard rounds at the … Continue reading Jasmine Artiga: “I find myself even hungrier and more determined to prove why I am the world champion, and it’s time to show the world I am not going anywhere.” →

Stevie Morgan: “Holly Holm is a legend of two sports. It would be an honour to share the ring with her.”

Stevie Morgan: "Holly Holm is a legend of two sports. It would be an honour to share the ring with her." Earlier this month, Stevie Morgan had fight number twenty. The Florida-native recorded her eighteenth victory when she stopped Crystal Garcia Nova of the Dominican Republic in two rounds. A win that earned Morgan the … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “Holly Holm is a legend of two sports. It would be an honour to share the ring with her.” →

Mikaela Mayer: “I have no problem going to Ireland to fight Katie Taylor. I wouldn’t make the negotiations difficult.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I have no problem going to Ireland to fight Katie Taylor. I wouldn’t make the negotiations difficult." Even in her darkest hour, Mikaela Mayer had thoughts of one day fighting Katie Taylor. It was the morning after. A sombre, deserted hotel foyer in October 2022. A desolate Mayer had just suffered that gut-wrenching … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I have no problem going to Ireland to fight Katie Taylor. I wouldn’t make the negotiations difficult.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Monique Rose Bovino

Beyond The Ropes: Monique Rose Bovino Monique Rose Bovino was born in Sydney twenty-five years ago. The Australian has packed a lot into her young life. A varied career. Bovino could have been a construction engineer. But that wasn’t for her. But boxing was. A routine gym interview was the catalyst for a life in … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Monique Rose Bovino →

Tamm Thibeault: “I want to come out of my career satisfied. That is a luxury that not many athletes get.”

Tamm Thibeault: "I want to come out of my career satisfied. That is a luxury that not many athletes get." Tamm Thibeault had an amateur career that anyone would be proud of. A world amateur champion. A Commonwealth Games champion. A Pan American Games champion. But the Canadian middleweight wanted more. "I am happy and … Continue reading Tamm Thibeault: “I want to come out of my career satisfied. That is a luxury that not many athletes get.” →

Macaulay McGowan: “I want to walk away when I’m content that my career is done, and then I can give everything to coaching.”

Macaulay McGowan: “I want to walk away when I’m content that my career is done, and then I can give everything to coaching.” By Matt Elliott Over twelve months have passed since Macaulay McGowan’s last fight, a defeat against Germany’s Abass Baraou in a clash for the European super-welterweight title. Despite the loss, it was … Continue reading Macaulay McGowan: “I want to walk away when I’m content that my career is done, and then I can give everything to coaching.” →

Gemma Richardson: “I think I can reach the top. I do see that potential in me.”

Gemma Richardson: "I think I can reach the top. I do see that potential in me." It was win number two for the former amateur star Gemma Richardson on Saturday night in Hull. An impressive performance full of class and potential. Richardson secured a 5th-round stoppage over the Czech import Tereza Dvorakova. Richardson became the … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: “I think I can reach the top. I do see that potential in me.” →

Maiseyrose Courtney: “It’s not that there isn’t anyone to fight. Nobody seems to want to put the fights on. That’s what the problem is.”

Maiseyrose Courtney: "It's not that there isn't anyone to fight. Nobody seems to want to put the fights on. That's what the problem is." Maiseyrose Courtney had legitimate reasons for losing to Jasmina Zapotoczna last year. A fight that cost Courtney plenty. It cost her a shot at the European title. The unbeaten record was … Continue reading Maiseyrose Courtney: “It’s not that there isn’t anyone to fight. Nobody seems to want to put the fights on. That’s what the problem is.” →

Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That’s what keeps me going.”

Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That's what keeps me going." Jasmina Zapotoczna was a more than interested spectator earlier this month in Barnsley. Callum Simpson, her friend and stablemate, survived two early knockdowns to stop Ivan Zucco at his beloved Oakwell Stadium to win … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That’s what keeps me going.” →

Shannon Rose: “Boxing gives me a lot of discipline, drive, and courage.”

Shannon Rose: "Boxing gives me a lot of discipline, drive, and courage." Many fighters find boxing after trying their hand elsewhere in the sporting landscape. Shannon Rose is another to add to that list. The Australian was just looking for something different. She found what she was looking for in boxing. "I started boxing about … Continue reading Shannon Rose: “Boxing gives me a lot of discipline, drive, and courage.” →