The FightPost Top Twenty British Female Fighters As I stated the last time I updated this list, the lack of movement since the last update is somewhat indicative of where women’s boxing is right now. Significant fights, any fights, have been hard to come by in recent months; out of the top ten fighters, only … Continue reading The FightPost Top Twenty British Female Fighters
The FightPost Female Fight of the Year: Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan engaged in a fight of the year contender in 2024. A New York battle that had a little bit of everything. The pre-fight drama included a disgusting red paint attack on Ryan as she was leaving her hotel … Continue reading The FightPost Female Fight of the Year: Mikaela Mayer vs. Sandy Ryan
Lily Bassett: "I want to be remembered in history as one of the greatest fighters of all time." "It was really fun being out in Germany for ten days. I had four fights, and I obviously won all of them." The opening words of Lily Bassett, as we connected over Zoom. Bassett was just a … Continue reading Lily Bassett: “I want to be remembered in history as one of the greatest fighters of all time.”
Siobhan Haley: "I would like to go to the Olympics in 2032, just to say I was an Olympian." The England international Siobhan Haley had four fights in Germany and came home with her second European title. A unanimous points decision over the Hungarian Zsofia Kiss earned Haley the U17 title. A fighter with incredibly … Continue reading Siobhan Haley: “I would like to go to the Olympics in 2032, just to say I was an Olympian.”
The FightPost British Female Fighter of the Year: Ellie Scotney 2025 was very much a year of progress for Ellie Scotney. In many ways, a year of movement. In and outside of the ring. The 27-year-old unified and unbeaten world super-bantamweight champion is this year's FightPost British female fighter of the year. Scotney started 2025 … Continue reading The FightPost British Female Fighter of the Year: Ellie Scotney
The FightPost Female Fighter of the Year: Mikaela Mayer Mikaela Mayer has had quite the year. Two fights. Two dominant wins. A world champion in two different weight divisions. Mayer is now one fight away from going undisputed at those two weights. Wins over Sandy Ryan and Mary Spencer, and the manner of those victories, … Continue reading The FightPost Female Fighter of the Year: Mikaela Mayer
Anya New: "I want to go to the 2032 Olympics, and after that, turn professional and become a world champion." Anya New is another rising star on the female side of the sport. The recently crowned European champion is seemingly heading into a golden future. A split-decision victory over the German Amalia Muller earned New … Continue reading Anya New: “I want to go to the 2032 Olympics, and after that, turn professional and become a world champion.”
The FightPost Prospect of the Year: Tiah-Mai Ayton Out of all the awards for 2025, probably the easiest decision to reach was awarding Tiah-Mai Ayton the FightPost prospect of the year award. Despite some incredibly strong competition from the likes of Hannah Robinson and Gemma Richardson, Ayton stands out as not only the best prospect … Continue reading The FightPost Prospect of the Year: Tiah-Mai Ayton
Francesca Burton: "Without boxing in my life, I don't think I would be the person that I am today." There was no bold talk about winning world titles. My interview with Francesca Burton ran a little deeper than that. From being bullied at school, through boxing, Burton has turned her whole life around. Demons defeated, … Continue reading Francesca Burton: “Without boxing in my life, I don’t think I would be the person that I am today.”
Kaye Scott: "At this stage of my career, it's about making some money and getting the opportunity to win more belts." It was definitely third time lucky for Kaye Scott on Saturday night in Detroit. At the third time of asking, the Australian can finally call herself a world champion. The 41-year-old defeated the American … Continue reading Kaye Scott: “At this stage of my career, it’s about making some money and getting the opportunity to win more belts.”
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