Linn Sandström: A New Beginning Jasmine Artiga proved far too much for Linn Sandström on Saturday night in Florida. Artiga impressively overwhelmed Sandström inside three largely one-sided rounds to retain her WBA world super-flyweight title. Despite being the pre-fight betting favourite, it was perhaps a little easier than many suspected it would be for Artiga. … Continue reading Linn Sandström: A New Beginning
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.”
Chantelle Cameron: "We actually think Katie Taylor will retire or vacate the WBC title." The long-running saga of the Katie Taylor-Chantelle Cameron rivalry will very soon have at least some kind of conclusion. The WBC has ordered Taylor to defend her WBC super-lightweight title against Cameron, who is the interim title holder and the mandatory … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “We actually think Katie Taylor will retire or vacate the WBC title.”
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
Jasmine Artiga: "I find myself even hungrier and more determined to prove why I am the world champion, and it’s time to show the world I am not going anywhere." It was the moment of truth for Jasmine Artiga in March. A long-awaited world title opportunity against Regina Chavez. After ten hard rounds at the … Continue reading Jasmine Artiga: “I find myself even hungrier and more determined to prove why I am the world champion, and it’s time to show the world I am not going anywhere.”
Katie Taylor: The Last Dance? Katie Taylor is, without too much debate, the most important fighter in women’s boxing history. Without Taylor, the wait for her side of the sport to compete on the Olympic stage would likely have been much longer. If Taylor hadn't turned professional following her early exit in the 2016 Olympics, … Continue reading Katie Taylor: The Last Dance?
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.”
Emily Asquith: "Before turning over, I want to have completed everything I could possibly have done in the amateurs." The entry into boxing often comes via another sport. Previous sporting careers in football and even dance are commonplace. But swimming, at least for me, is a new one. The Bridlington-born Emily Asquith was once a … Continue reading Emily Asquith: “Before turning over, I want to have completed everything I could possibly have done in the amateurs.”
Aoibhe Carabine: "Dwelling on the past leads to regret, and constantly chasing the future only fuels anxiety." The boxing life has largely served Aoibhe Carabine well. The 23-year-old County Mayo native has won eleven national titles. But despite an almost constant success in her sport, there have been low points. Carabine has previously told FightPost, … Continue reading Aoibhe Carabine: “Dwelling on the past leads to regret, and constantly chasing the future only fuels anxiety.”
Ebonie Cotton: "I truly believe that boxing saved my life." A life that started in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, was followed by periods in numerous countries across the globe before Ebonie Cotton settled and spent eight years in Australia. But Cotton is back home now, and a new life is about to begin. Cotton was … Continue reading Ebonie Cotton: “I truly believe that boxing saved my life.”
