Tag: Boxing

Tysie Gallagher: “I just want to test myself. I want to be in with the best fighters in the world.”

Tysie Gallagher: "I just want to test myself. I want to be in with the best fighters in the world." Time hasn't been kind to Tysie Gallagher of late. Family tragedy. Beyond dark times. A career put on hold. Fights falling through. A year of inactivity has stalled all the momentum of a fighter who … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher: “I just want to test myself. I want to be in with the best fighters in the world.” →

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.”

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” By Matt Elliott Nathan Heaney is a name that will resonate with most boxing fans. A tough competitor who has been involved in some great fights during his 8-year professional career, the current highlight being his brilliant performance against … Continue reading Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” →

Hannah Robinson: “I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can.”

Hannah Robinson: "I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can." It was the day after for Hannah Robinson. Less than twenty-four hours removed from her latest ring appearance. Robinson improved her resume to 5-0 on Saturday night with a commanding six-round points victory over the always reliable … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can.” →

Lia Lewandowski: “The endgame is to be number one in the world.”

Lia Lewandowski: "The endgame is to be number one in the world." Lia Lewandowski is two fights into her boxing career. Fight number three is fast-approaching. On November 7th, Lewandowski will head to Atlantic City, hoping to take another step on a road that she hopes will end with her being crowned the undisputed champion … Continue reading Lia Lewandowski: “The endgame is to be number one in the world.” →

Louise Creaven: “Boxing is who I am. It gives me my identity. I am not doing it for anyone else, only myself.”

Louise Creaven: "Boxing is who I am. It gives me my identity. I am not doing it for anyone else, only myself." Louise Creaven left her native Ireland around ten years ago. The move to Australia started out as one big party. Creaven was also battling a severe eating disorder. By her own admission, it … Continue reading Louise Creaven: “Boxing is who I am. It gives me my identity. I am not doing it for anyone else, only myself.” →

Tysie Gallagher vs. Ellie Hellewell: The Winner Takes It All

Tysie Gallagher vs. Ellie Hellewell: The Winner Takes It All If women’s boxing in the UK is to drag itself out of the mini-slump it has found itself in over the past year or so, it desperately needs good, evenly matched domestic fights that spike interest and moves the winner up to another level. We … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher vs. Ellie Hellewell: The Winner Takes It All →

Hannah Robinson: Moving Into The Title Picture

Hannah Robinson: Moving Into The Title Picture It's fight number five this weekend for Hannah Robinson, when she faces Beccy Ferguson at the Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, looking to build on the best win of her professional career to date last time out. In June, Georgia Klein was an unbeaten fighter who came with plenty … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: Moving Into The Title Picture →

Mary-Kate Smith: “I want to be an Olympic Champion.”

Mary-Kate Smith: "I want to be an Olympic Champion." Mary-Kate Smith had her first taste of boxing on the international stage at the recent World Boxing Championships in Liverpool. The 21-year-old came within one fight of leaving with a medal. Despite losing at the quarter-final stage, Smith can look ahead to a possible golden future. … Continue reading Mary-Kate Smith: “I want to be an Olympic Champion.” →

Alyssa Costa: “Boxing is a great way to get people on the right path.”

Alyssa Costa: "Boxing is a great way to get people on the right path." Boxing can give so much. It can change lives. It can save lives. A sport that can give direction and much more. Alyssa Costa had certain struggles in her formative years. Boxing gave her something else to focus on. A life … Continue reading Alyssa Costa: “Boxing is a great way to get people on the right path.” →

Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford: Big Fight Preview & Prediction

Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Despite their extensive and almost impeccable records, there is a perception that neither fighter is or can be what they once were. But is that really an accurate assessment of what we will get served up on Saturday night? For Canelo Alvarez, father time has … Continue reading Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford: Big Fight Preview & Prediction →