Ebanie Bridges & The Art of Self-Promotion

Ebanie Bridges & The Art of Self-Promotion The online critics are many. But in many ways, they don't get it. In truth, they never did. Ebanie Bridges came to prominence during those fragile and harsh Covid times in 2020. A never-ending relentless drive of interviews. At all hours. The problematic Australian time zone had to … Continue reading Ebanie Bridges & The Art of Self-Promotion →

Rhiannon Dixon: Against All Odds

Rhiannon Dixon: Against All Odds The travelling faithful sang her name. She was a little embarrassed. The fight hotel bar had suddenly come to life. The midnight hour had already chimed. A steady stream of ever-increasing punters had made the short walk from the Manchester Arena. A post-fight scenario always holds some trepidation for this … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: Against All Odds →

Tysie Gallagher vs. Tori-Ellis Willetts: A Double-Title Showdown With Major Implications

Tysie Gallagher vs. Tori-Ellis Willetts: A Double-Title Showdown With Major Implications I've been extremely critical of late. After all the progress over the last few years, the female side of the sport is at somewhat of a crossroads. Interest from some of the major promoters seems to be waning. Fight dates are seemingly in decline. … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher vs. Tori-Ellis Willetts: A Double-Title Showdown With Major Implications →

Harli & Shona Whitwell: A Tale of Two Fighting Sisters

Harli & Shona Whitwell: A Tale of Two Fighting Sisters Their life has been centred around boxing. Two sisters. One sport. One goal. Shona and Harli Whitwell have taken different paths. The odds say that they will very soon be treading the same road once again. Harli Whitwell turned professional in 2022. Five fights. Five … Continue reading Harli & Shona Whitwell: A Tale of Two Fighting Sisters →

Hannah Robinson: “At this stage of my career, Wasserman are the perfect promoter for me, as I try and build myself domestically and work towards a title shot.”

Hannah Robinson: “At this stage of my career, Wasserman are the perfect promoter for me, as I try and build myself domestically and work towards a title shot.” By Matt Elliott Back in May, at the Rainton Meadows Arena on the outskirts of Sunderland, Hannah Robinson finally made her long-awaited professional debut. After success as … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “At this stage of my career, Wasserman are the perfect promoter for me, as I try and build myself domestically and work towards a title shot.” →

Mikaela Mayer: Third Time Lucky?

Mikaela Mayer: Third Time Lucky? There are many who would say Mikaela Mayer should still be unbeaten. The two defeats that spoiled her once unblemished resume are more than disputed. Alycia Baumgardner and Natasha Jonas edged past Mayer by split decisions in 2022 and 2024, respectively. Mayer could easily have won both. She didn't win … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: Third Time Lucky? →

Olympic Glory: Cindy Ngamba

Olympic Glory: Cindy Ngamba Boxing in the Paris Olympics has been stained with controversy. Cries of robbery. The misinformation surrounding Lin Yu‑ting and Imane Khelif. An issue that just rumbles on. When we need a united stance, we get the exact opposite. But lingering beneath the unwanted headlines, the usual feel-good stories are still there. … Continue reading Olympic Glory: Cindy Ngamba →

Mikaela Mayer: “Sandy Ryan won’t be pushing me from side to side. We all know that I am the bully here.”

Mikaela Mayer: “Sandy Ryan won’t be pushing me from side to side. We all know that I am the bully here." “I want to do things that scare me,” an old quote from Mikaela Mayer that typifies her mindset. “That’s like the toxic thing in me. I am most comfortable when I am not comfortable,” … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “Sandy Ryan won’t be pushing me from side to side. We all know that I am the bully here.” →