Hanna Holden: "I want more than just titles, I want to ensure my success inspires." Hanna Holden is only sixteen years old. But Holden has packed a lot into her young life. Born in the Philippines, before settling in the UK in 2016 after a spell in the United Arab Emirates. Holden found her way … Continue reading Hanna Holden: “I want more than just titles, I want to ensure my success inspires.”
Claressa Shields: "I want to fight against the best and make the biggest fights." Last month in Detroit, Lani Daniels became the latest fighter to find Claressa Shields far too good for her. The American defended her undisputed world heavyweight titles by comprehensively outpointing Daniels over ten one-sided rounds. As ever in boxing, the question … Continue reading Claressa Shields: “I want to fight against the best and make the biggest fights.”
Chantelle Cameron: "We actually think Katie Taylor will retire or vacate the WBC title." The long-running saga of the Katie Taylor-Chantelle Cameron rivalry will very soon have at least some kind of conclusion. The WBC has ordered Taylor to defend her WBC super-lightweight title against Cameron, who is the interim title holder and the mandatory … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “We actually think Katie Taylor will retire or vacate the WBC title.”
Hannah Robinson: Just Getting Started Hannah Robinson experienced a more than frustrating start to her professional career in 2024. The former two-time National amateur champion turned over last year, but the current state of play with women's boxing in the somewhat restricted UK market only offered up two outings for the former amateur star. But … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: Just Getting Started
Alice Pumphrey: "I’m 100% confident I’ll be coming home with another world championship gold medal." In 2024, Alice Pumphrey travelled to America and came home with a gold medal at the World U19 Championships. In September, Pumphrey will head to Liverpool, hoping to do the exact same thing at the World Senior Championships. The once-promising … Continue reading Alice Pumphrey: “I’m 100% confident I’ll be coming home with another world championship gold medal.”
Laylie Heath: "I just want to see where I can go. I believe I can reach the top and win world titles." The Sunderland-born Laylie Heath is the latest female fighter to announce that she is leaving the amateur ranks to join the ever-increasing professional ranks. The four-time National champion will be a welcome addition … Continue reading Laylie Heath: “I just want to see where I can go. I believe I can reach the top and win world titles.”
Will Crolla: "I thought my world had ended. I was tired. I was flat. But there are no excuses, and I will be back." The AO Arena in Manchester was virtually deserted when Will Crolla was scouting his surroundings last month. Crolla looked confident. He shadowboxed a little, a fighter seemingly on the rise. An … Continue reading Will Crolla: “I thought my world had ended. I was tired. I was flat. But there are no excuses, and I will be back.”
Charlotte Johnson: "I train every day like I am fighting for a world title anyway. When I do something, I definitely put my all into it." Charlotte Johnson doesn't have to box. A thriving career as a finance broker, Johnson has a successful life away from her sport of choice. But boxing is her passion. … Continue reading Charlotte Johnson: “I train every day like I am fighting for a world title anyway. When I do something, I definitely put my all into it.”
Stephanie Simon: “Boxing is hard, and it can be dangerous, but when you’ve had responsibility for the lives of others, well, that’s totally different.” By Matt Elliott The world of boxing media can be a wonderful thing at times. Being able to speak with professional athletes who pour their heart and soul into the sport … Continue reading Stephanie Simon: “Boxing is hard, and it can be dangerous, but when you’ve had responsibility for the lives of others, well, that’s totally different.”
Sammy Worthington: "I’m the champion in waiting, so whatever Katie decides to do, I’m just biding my time until I either fight for the belt or she relinquishes the title. Either way, I’m ready." Sammy Worthington got the biggest victory of her career this past weekend in Detroit, with a hard-earned majority decision over Victoire … Continue reading Sammy Worthington: “I’m the champion in waiting, so whatever Katie decides to do, I’m just biding my time until I either fight for the belt or she relinquishes the title. Either way, I’m ready.”
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