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Sophia Maycroft: “I really enjoy boxing, and I want to see how far I can get. I don’t want any regrets.”

Sophia Maycroft: "I really enjoy boxing, and I want to see how far I can get. I don't want any regrets." The domestic female flyweight ranks are already stacked deep with talent. Very soon, a brand new addition will deepen that talent pool even more. In the coming months, the 22-year-old Sophia Maycroft will turn … Continue reading Sophia Maycroft: “I really enjoy boxing, and I want to see how far I can get. I don’t want any regrets.” →

Chantelle Cameron: Beyond The Ropes

Chantelle Cameron: Beyond The Ropes You sense 2026 is a very important year in the boxing career of Chantelle Cameron. The building blocks to what the former undisputed super-lightweight champion hopes will be a return to the glory years are seemingly now all in place. Cameron hooked up with Jake Paul and his Most Valuable … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: Beyond The Ropes →

Holly Prentice: Behind The Screen

Holly Prentice: Behind The Screen In many ways, Holly Prentice spends a significant amount of time behind a screen. The rolling cameras of a film set, or the modern-day trend of self-tapes, Prentice had just had another one of those days. Before we connected over Zoom, another recent addition to the world, and another screen … Continue reading Holly Prentice: Behind The Screen →

Charlotte Johnson: “I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly.”

Charlotte Johnson: "I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly." I last spoke to Charlotte Johnson in the summer. Developing nicely as an amateur, the Australian light-flyweight had no immediate plans to turn professional. But plans change. Earlier this month, Johnson made her professional debut, stopping Khwunchit … Continue reading Charlotte Johnson: “I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly.” →

Lily Devlin: “World titles are definitely the end goal, and I believe I’m capable of achieving that.”

Lily Devlin: "World titles are definitely the end goal, and I believe I’m capable of achieving that." I last spoke to Lily Devlin at the beginning of this year. There were hopes of a professional debut in the foreseeable future. But the wait went on. And on. But finally, Devlin has got light at the … Continue reading Lily Devlin: “World titles are definitely the end goal, and I believe I’m capable of achieving that.” →

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 →

Hannah Robinson: Moving Into The Title Picture

Hannah Robinson: Moving Into The Title Picture It's fight number five this weekend for Hannah Robinson, when she faces Beccy Ferguson at the Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, looking to build on the best win of her professional career to date last time out. In June, Georgia Klein was an unbeaten fighter who came with plenty … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: Moving Into The Title Picture →

Mary-Kate Smith: “I want to be an Olympic Champion.”

Mary-Kate Smith: "I want to be an Olympic Champion." Mary-Kate Smith had her first taste of boxing on the international stage at the recent World Boxing Championships in Liverpool. The 21-year-old came within one fight of leaving with a medal. Despite losing at the quarter-final stage, Smith can look ahead to a possible golden future. … Continue reading Mary-Kate Smith: “I want to be an Olympic Champion.” →

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.” →