Beyond The Ropes: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson It's been a long time coming, but finally, the much-anticipated rematch between Troy Williamson and Callum Simpson has been signed, sealed, and delivered. A lot has changed since Williamson upset the script in December and stopped the previously unbeaten Simpson in ten rounds after a pulsating battle … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson
Christina Desmond: "It would be a dream to box on the undercard of Katie Taylor's show." After a highly successful amateur career that included nineteen national titles, Christina Desmond turned professional last year. It's been a highly encouraging start in her new world. Five fights. Five wins. The 30-year-old welterweight contender is showing real signs … Continue reading Christina Desmond: “It would be a dream to box on the undercard of Katie Taylor’s show.”
Louise Creaven: "It would mean absolutely everything to be on that Katie Taylor card at Croke Park." Louise Creaven turned professional in 2024 and has made a solid start in the pro ranks. A debut victory overUsanakorn Thawilsuhannawang was followed by two more wins before an early setback last year. The still-unbeaten Sheilla Yama outpointed … Continue reading Louise Creaven: “It would mean absolutely everything to be on that Katie Taylor card at Croke Park.”
Josh Padley: Beyond The Ropes There was a time when a European title fight would be celebrated. But in this modern era of endless and often tiresome social media comments, it's often viewed as not enough to carry a show. Maybe they have a point. Maybe we have just been spoiled. We have a little … Continue reading Josh Padley: Beyond The Ropes
Sarah Murphy: "I would love nothing more than to be on the Katie Taylor card." I first interviewed Sarah Murphy last August, just prior to her professional debut. Murphy had her maiden ring walk in the paid ranks a few months later, and got her pro career off to a promising start with an emphatic … Continue reading Sarah Murphy: “I would love nothing more than to be on the Katie Taylor card.”
Katie Taylor: Croke Park. Finally. It has a tagline of 'It's Time'; in truth, it should read, 'About Time.' Croke Park is finally hers. Somewhat belatedly, Katie Taylor has finally got her wish. The perfect setting for the final dance. One last showcase for a fighter who is probably the most important fighter on her … Continue reading Katie Taylor: Croke Park. Finally.
Was Holly Holm Really Robbed Against Stephanie Han? We live in an age where every close fight is deemed an extreme miscarriage of justice. Fights that have rounds that have an abundance of swing rounds, which can swing the scorecards in many different directions. We saw that again on Saturday night in El Paso, Texas. … Continue reading Was Holly Holm Really Robbed Against Stephanie Han?
Top Tier Opportunity: Kacie Doocey Fights Shauna Browne For The WBO European Lightweight Title Johnny Clark has continued his investment in women’s boxing and added another intriguing fight on his July 12th show at the Brentwood Centre in Brentwood. Kacie Doocey has an unexpected opportunity incredibly early in her career when she fights the highly-ranked … Continue reading Top Tier Opportunity: Kacie Doocey Fights Shauna Browne For The WBO European Lightweight Title
Ringside Report: Fran Hennessy Stops Aurora de Persio in Six Rounds It took Fran Hennessy a couple of rounds to assert her dominance on Saturday night at the Wembley Arena in London over her Italian opponent. But Hennessy can be extremely pleased with her 6th-round stoppage of Aurora De Persio. It looked like becoming another … Continue reading Ringside Report: Fran Hennessy Stops Aurora de Persio in Six Rounds
Fran Hennessy: Beyond The Ropes Fran Hennessy has big dreams. Very big dreams. The 21-year-old wants to eclipse Gabriela Fundora as the youngest ever undisputed world champion in the four-belt era. Hennessy has around a year to make that a reality. The unbeaten bantamweight takes the next step in her career on Saturday night, live … Continue reading Fran Hennessy: Beyond The Ropes
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