Beyond The Ropes: Kayla Iwikau

Beyond The Ropes: Kayla Iwikau I first contacted Kayla Iwikau over two years ago about the possibility of telling her story. Scheduling issues prevented the interview from taking place as planned in 2022, so as sometimes happens, the interview was put on ice. We kept in touch, and the intention was always to do the … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Kayla Iwikau

Beyond The Ropes: Georgia O’Connor

Beyond The Ropes: Georgia O'Connor "There’s really no easy way to say this, but I have cancer." The gut-wrenching words of Georgia O'Connor that would have shocked anyone who saw them over the weekend. Many hearts would have been broken further as her social media post expanded on her already heartbreaking words. "For 17 weeks … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Georgia O’Connor

Beyond The Ropes: Callum Simpson

Beyond The Ropes: Callum Simpson It was always apparent Boxxer has something very rare in Callum Simpson. He can sell tickets by the bucketload. A rarity in an era of half-empty arenas. Simpson might even in the not-too-distant future be selling out a football stadium. But even beyond that, Callum Simpson can fight. While another … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Callum Simpson

Claressa Shields: Undisputed & Untouchable

Claressa Shields: Undisputed & Untouchable Claressa Shields proved yet again over the weekend that she is untouchable. Shields added yet another undisputed label to her resume. Now, a three-time undisputed champion of the world, Shields only lacks a true rival. Some may argue that the depth of the women's boxing above the welterweight limit is … Continue reading Claressa Shields: Undisputed & Untouchable

Beyond The Ropes: Adam Azim

Beyond The Ropes: Adam Azim The performance that Adam Azim served up on Saturday night against the former world champion Sergey Lipinets was on the whole one of maturity. A seriously talented fighter who is developing into something really special. Yes, there were issues with repeated low blows that were admittedly inadvertent but were nevertheless … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Adam Azim

Ringside Report: Adam Azim Shines In Dominant Win Over Sergey Lipinets

Ringside Report: Adam Azim Shines In Dominant Win Over Sergey Lipinets By Matt Elliott Adam Azim is the new IBO super lightweight champion after a dominant performance that saw him force the stoppage against Sergey Lipinets in round nine of their clash at Wembley Arena. In the post-fight interview, his attention turned to Dalton Smith, … Continue reading Ringside Report: Adam Azim Shines In Dominant Win Over Sergey Lipinets

Rhiannon Dixon: A Brand New Start & A Brand New Weight

Rhiannon Dixon: A Brand New Start & A Brand New Weight On March 28th in Altrincham, Rhiannon Dixon will commence her new beginning. It will be a Friday night affair that Dixon hopes will give her career new life and end further down the road with a second reign as a world champion—and at a … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: A Brand New Start & A Brand New Weight

Adam Azim vs. Sergey Lipinets Big Fight Preview

Adam Azim vs. Sergey Lipinets Big Fight Preview By Matt Elliott Adam Azim will be looking to elevate himself to the next level of the super-lightweight division on Saturday night when he faces Sergey Lipinets at Wembley Arena for the vacant IBO title. On paper, it is another step up in quality for Azim against … Continue reading Adam Azim vs. Sergey Lipinets Big Fight Preview

Stevie Morgan: “I am back in the win column.”

Stevie Morgan: "I am back in the win column." The last time Stevie Morgan fought was a bittersweet moment. It was a beyond-high-profile fight against Amanda Serrano, the showcase fight that Morgan had dreamed of. But it ended before it had really got started. Serrano stopped her in the second round. The Puerto Rican moved … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “I am back in the win column.”

Paint The Town Bleau: Mikaela Mayer-Sandy Ryan Welterweight Title Rematch Set for March 29 at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on ESPN

Paint The Town Bleau: Mikaela Mayer-Sandy Ryan Welterweight Title Rematch Set for March 29 at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on ESPN WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. to defend strap against Puerto Rico’s Derrieck Cuevas in co-feature Featherweight phenom Bruce Carrington Jr. to face Mexico’s Jose Enrique Vivas in a WBC final eliminator … Continue reading Paint The Town Bleau: Mikaela Mayer-Sandy Ryan Welterweight Title Rematch Set for March 29 at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on ESPN