Edith Buna Rogers: "Boxing gave me the confidence that I have now." I have been lucky to tell many great stories over the last ten years. To shine a light on the endless inspiring women behind those stories. Edith Buna Rogers is another to add to that ever-increasing list. The struggles of her life have … Continue reading Edith Buna Rogers: “Boxing gave me the confidence that I have now.”
Emma Dolan: “Once I get through Lauren, I want to be fighting for a world title this year. That’s my goal." By Garry White “They’re very clever at what they do, aren’t they?” remarks Emma Dolan of the movers and shakers outside of the ropes in boxing. But for clarity, these words are not meant … Continue reading Emma Dolan: “Once I get through Lauren, I want to be fighting for a world title this year. That’s my goal.”
Nina Hughes: "If that's the end, then that's the end. But if there is another big fight out there, I would take it." "I keep beating myself up because everything I practised in the gym I didn't do in the fight." The opening words of Nina Hughes just a few days removed from her … Continue reading Nina Hughes: “If that’s the end, then that’s the end. But if there is another big fight out there, I would take it.”
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.” 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.”
Beyond The Ropes: Alexis Proctor Alexis Proctor started her sporting life in gymnastics. But after watching a Rocky film, she made an unlikely switch to boxing. Proctor is now aiming for Olympic gold in Los Angeles. "I started in gymnastics when I was six, and I competed in that until 2020," Proctor told me over … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Alexis Proctor
Beyond The Ropes: Haley Jordan Leonard Hayley Jordan Leonard had a promising track and field athlete cut short by injury and a coach lacking empathy and understanding. Leonard lost her way somewhat, but like many, she found boxing. She saw an old quote from a former heavyweight champion of the world. Almost instantly, she was … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Haley Jordan Leonard
Ringside Report: Karriss Artingstall Drops & Outpoints Raven Chapman To Claim The British Featherweight Title Karriss Artingstall impressively reannounced herself on Friday night with a dominant and unanimous points victory over Raven Chapman to become the inaugural British featherweight champion on the latest Boxxer all-female extravaganza. Artingstall returned to the ring for the first time … Continue reading Ringside Report: Karriss Artingstall Drops & Outpoints Raven Chapman To Claim The British Featherweight Title
Rachel Lally: "Boxing completely changed my life. I struggled with mental health after losing friends to suicide, and boxing genuinely saved me." A school teacher by day. A fighter by night. The 30-year-old Rachel Lally wants to inspire both inside and outside of the ring. "I’m a secondary school English teacher. Teaching aligns with my … Continue reading Rachel Lally: “Boxing completely changed my life. I struggled with mental health after losing friends to suicide, and boxing genuinely saved me.”
Chloe Dunn: “My long-term goals are going to the Olympics and boxing for GB, then turning pro and winning a world title.” The Sheffield-born Chloe Dunn already has two National titles to her name. A young starlet who is aiming high. Very high. At just 15, Dunn is only just getting started. But already, her … Continue reading Chloe Dunn: “My long-term goals are going to the Olympics and boxing for GB, then turning pro and winning a world title.”
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