Natasha Jonas: "If I fight again, it has to mean something.""I will never watch that fight back," Natasha Jonas told me over Zoom. "It took me a good ten years to watch my fight with Katie Taylor in the Olympics. So the chances of me ever watching that fight back are very slim." That fight, … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “If I fight again, it has to mean something.”
Rhiannon Dixon: "I'll fight anyone. I want to get back to world level as soon as possible." "I'm allowed to walk without my crutches now," the opening words of Rhiannon Dixon. A simple response, but equally a sign of significant progress of an injury that forced the cancellation of her 'comeback' fight in March. A … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I’ll fight anyone. I want to get back to world level as soon as possible.”
Chris Eubank Jr. Beats Conor Benn in an Unforgettable War It's extremely difficult to forget the darkness that came before, but Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn did exactly that on Saturday night. Eubank and Benn bared their souls in a truly epic fight. It might not have matched what their fathers served up in … Continue reading Chris Eubank Jr. Beats Conor Benn in an Unforgettable War
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.”
Stevie Morgan: "The world title is the ultimate goal." Stevie Morgan had a brief moment in the bright lights last year. A date with one of the greatest female fighters of all time, that catapulted her right into the mainstream spotlight. The fight with Amanda Serrano last July didn't go her way. But Morgan is … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “The world title is the ultimate goal.”
Ringside Report: Ben Whittaker Stops Liam Cameron in Birmingham If Ben Whittaker was feeling any pressure on Sunday night in Birmingham, he certainly didn't show it in the ring. His promoter Ben Shalom promised a demolition job. And that was pretty much how it turned out. Whittaker became the first fighter to stop Liam Cameron … Continue reading Ringside Report: Ben Whittaker Stops Liam Cameron in Birmingham
Frazer Clarke: "I have a lot of people to prove wrong." "I can't wait to get back out there," the opening words of Frazer Clarke as we connected over Zoom. Clarke hits the comeback trail this weekend in Birmingham. The tough Ghanaian Ebenezer Tetteh, who last time out gave Dillian Whyte a very difficult night … Continue reading Frazer Clarke: “I have a lot of people to prove wrong.”
Beyond The Ropes: Dearbhla Rooney Dearbhla Rooney, born in County Sligo, started boxing when she was just 11. Thirteen years later, the 24-year-old is now thirty-two fights into her boxing journey, a career that has already given her National titles, European medals, and more. “I had a fairly active upbringing,” Rooney says of her early … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Dearbhla Rooney
Mikaela Mayer: "I feel better than ever. I feel like I am just getting started." Everyone expected the rematch between Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan to be an exact replica of their first fight. The odds were close again. The pundits were divided. It was expected to be decided by wafer-thin margins. There was that … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I feel better than ever. I feel like I am just getting started.”
Bobby Faulkner: "I would love to be that fighter who causes a few upsets as the away fighter." Boxing is full of hidden gems. Fighters that should be seen. But they aren't. Talent that is suppressed at the expense of someone with a bigger social media following. Bobby Faulkner is one such fighter. An unbeaten … Continue reading Bobby Faulkner: “I would love to be that fighter who causes a few upsets as the away fighter.”
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