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Shelby Lee: “I am very happy with what I did in my amateur career. I achieved quite a lot, and I am ready to do that as a pro.”

Shelby Lee: "I am very happy with what I did in my amateur career. I achieved quite a lot, and I am ready to do that as a pro." The professional ranks will get a little deeper in the coming months. Another elite female talent will be making her professional debut before the year ends. … Continue reading Shelby Lee: “I am very happy with what I did in my amateur career. I achieved quite a lot, and I am ready to do that as a pro.” →

Olivia Holmes: “I want to get as many titles as possible.”

Olivia Holmes: "I want to get as many titles as possible." After a somewhat slow start to her professional journey, Olivia Holmes is seemingly on the brink of regular ring activity as her promising career moves forward. "I fight next on the 15th August, and then I have another one in line for September," Holmes … Continue reading Olivia Holmes: “I want to get as many titles as possible.” →

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 →

Elise Glynn: “It means a lot to be selected for the Commonwealth Games.”

Elise Glynn: "It means a lot to be selected for the Commonwealth Games." Elise Glynn will soon be heading to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games. The 24-year-old will look to take the next step in her career in Scotland. An elite amateur who has always carried lofty ambitions. "It means a lot to be selected … Continue reading Elise Glynn: “It means a lot to be selected for the Commonwealth Games.” →

UNDISPUTED CHAMPION CLARESSA SHIELDS AND UNIFIED CHAMPION KAYE SCOTT PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

UNDISPUTED CHAMPION CLARESSA SHIELDS AND UNIFIED CHAMPION KAYE SCOTT PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Claressa "T-Rex" Shields and Unified WBC & WBA Middleweight Champion Kaye Scott faced off for the first time on Tuesday in Atlanta in advance of their historic world championship showdown on Saturday, Aug. 15 live on DAZN from State Farm … Continue reading UNDISPUTED CHAMPION CLARESSA SHIELDS AND UNIFIED CHAMPION KAYE SCOTT PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES →

Victoria Lomax: “This will be the first time Shona Whitwell will know and feel that she has been in a fight.”

Victoria Lomax: "This will be the first time Shona Whitwell will know and feel that she has been in a fight." "I can't wait." Victoria Lomax says of her next fight. "In boxing, it's my first fight in the UK." Born in Bury, Lancashire, Lomax now resides in Malaga, Spain. The 35-year-old owns and runs … Continue reading Victoria Lomax: “This will be the first time Shona Whitwell will know and feel that she has been in a fight.” →

Amy Greatorex: “The win means the world to me.”

Amy Greatorex: "The win means the world to me." Life on the road is incredibly hard. The away corner can be a thankless and unrewarding job. Even when you win. You don't. Amy Greatorex knows this better than most. Before her fight on Saturday night, Greatorex had only won once in thirteen previous fights. Success … Continue reading Amy Greatorex: “The win means the world to me.” →

Kofi Jantuah: “It will be interesting, but I see Mikaela dominating Chantelle. Maybe even stopping her in the later rounds.” 

Kofi Jantuah: "It will be interesting, but I see Mikaela dominating Chantelle. Maybe even stopping her in the later rounds."  The fighting career of Kofi Jantuah ended seventeen years ago. Born in Ghana, Jantuah built up a more than solid career, including a couple of attempts at winning a world title. But once his gloves were hung … Continue reading Kofi Jantuah: “It will be interesting, but I see Mikaela dominating Chantelle. Maybe even stopping her in the later rounds.”  →

Stevie Morgan: “I want to fight Stephanie Han.”

Stevie Morgan: "I want to fight Stephanie Han." It was another day of training for the American lightweight contender Stevie Morgan. Even the supposed day of rest didn't apply to her. I caught up with Morgan on Sunday. Another session completed. More will follow. "I've got to keep moving, the 37-year-old told me over Zoom. … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “I want to fight Stephanie Han.” →