Tag: book-review

Harli Whitwell: Beyond The Ropes

Harli Whitwell: Beyond The Ropes Harli Whitwell reached another milestone this week. The unbeaten super-featherweight prospect turned 26 on Thursday. Whitwell will hope that she gets a belated birthday present later this year, when all being well, she can pick up the pieces of her highly promising boxing career. Whitwell hasn't boxed since April 2024. … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: Beyond The Ropes →

World-Class: Tysie Gallagher Outpoints Ellie Hellewell In Sheffield

World-Class: Tysie Gallagher Outpoints Ellie Hellewell In Sheffield Tysie Gallagher returned to the ring in some style on Saturday night in Sheffield. The Luton fighter had her first fight in over a year, and she showed no signs of ring rust in outpointing the previously unbeaten Ellie Hellewell to regain her British and Commonwealth super-bantamweight … Continue reading World-Class: Tysie Gallagher Outpoints Ellie Hellewell In Sheffield →

Katie Riddle: “I love this sport with all my heart.”

Katie Riddle: "I love this sport with all my heart." It was a nightmare start to her professional boxing career in 2023. A first-round stoppage defeat at the hands of Jemma Peart wasn't how it was supposed to go for Katie Riddle. But after some time away recovering from ankle surgery, the Australian finally returned … Continue reading Katie Riddle: “I love this sport with all my heart.” →

Chloe Watson: “Shannon Ryan is a good opponent, and I think our styles will blend very well. I think people will enjoy what they see.”

Chloe Watson: "Shannon Ryan is a good opponent, and I think our styles will blend very well. I think people will enjoy what they see." It was a big platform for a big fight. Live on Sky Sports, defending her European flyweight title at the Royal Albert Hall on the second Boxxer all-female card. Sadly, … Continue reading Chloe Watson: “Shannon Ryan is a good opponent, and I think our styles will blend very well. I think people will enjoy what they see.” →

Hanna Holden: “I want more than just titles, I want to ensure my success inspires.”

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.” →

Linn Sandström: A Story of Perseverance

Linn Sandström: A Story of Perseverance Linn Sandström had a beyond difficult start to her boxing career. Sandström was once an international table tennis star. But if Sandström thought that success would be immediately replicated in her new sport, she would be immensely disappointed. Sandström turned professional in 2020, but her first four fights only … Continue reading Linn Sandström: A Story of Perseverance →

Stephen Smith: “Jade Jones is doing really well. She is making massive improvements.”

Stephen Smith: "Jade Jones is doing really well. She is making massive improvements." In March, Jade Jones announced that she was leaving the world of taekwondo behind. The retirement call probably wasn't that surprising, but when she made public her intention to try her hand at boxing, that would have surprised many. “Boxing just excites … Continue reading Stephen Smith: “Jade Jones is doing really well. She is making massive improvements.” →

Mikaela Mayer: “This time, I am going to make the scorecards even wider. I want to remove all doubt.”

Mikaela Mayer: "This time, I am going to make the scorecards even wider. I want to remove all doubt." Another Fight Week has begun for Mikaela Mayer. But for the first time since October 2022, she walks into it as a world champion. Mayer will rematch Sandy Ryan this coming weekend in Las Vegas. A … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “This time, I am going to make the scorecards even wider. I want to remove all doubt.” →

Jordan Barker-Porter: “I just want to have some fun, ideally win a title, and ultimately, just be happy.”

Jordan Barker-Porter: “I just want to have some fun, ideally win a title, and ultimately, just be happy.” By Matt Elliott 2024 was a busy year for Jordan Barker-Porter. As well as fighting on three occasions, she opened a new gym, launched a 12-week fitness journal, and even found time to grow her social media … Continue reading Jordan Barker-Porter: “I just want to have some fun, ideally win a title, and ultimately, just be happy.” →