Meg Kilroe: “Boxing has made me realise that there is something in me that I didn’t know was there. I have passed limits that I didn’t know existed.”

Meg Kilroe: "Boxing has made me realise that there is something in me that I didn't know was there. I have passed limits that I didn't know existed." I always say everyone has a story to tell. The joy is finding stories that need to be told. The story of Meg Kilroe is one such … Continue reading Meg Kilroe: “Boxing has made me realise that there is something in me that I didn’t know was there. I have passed limits that I didn’t know existed.” →

A Boxing Memory: Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall

A Boxing Memory: Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall It was a rivalry ten years in the making. A defeat in the amateur ranks in 2012 sparked the once-in-a-lifetime feud. Savannah Marshall was the only fighter to ever defeat Claressa Shields in a boxing ring. Shields never forgot. Marshall wouldn't let her. When they met again … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall →

The FightPost Female Pound-For-Pound Rankings

The FightPost Female Pound-For-Pound Rankings Despite the stagnation of women's boxing in 2024, there is still much to celebrate in the female side of the sport. The talent is there. And crucially, that talent pool is getting ever deeper. Many will debate who should be where on this list, but the fact that there is … Continue reading The FightPost Female Pound-For-Pound Rankings →

Crystal Chambers: “I want a belt and the respect that would come with that belt.”

Crystal Chambers: "I want a belt and the respect that would come with that belt." I last spoke to Crystal Chambers six months ago. It was, in many ways, a blank canvas. I knew little about her. But as we connected over Zoom, a quite wonderful inspiring, if heartbreaking story soon unfolded. In memory of … Continue reading Crystal Chambers: “I want a belt and the respect that would come with that belt.” →

The FightPost Fighter of the Year: Mikaela Mayer

The FightPost Fighter of the Year: Mikaela Mayer The upward trajectory of women's boxing has most definitely stalled somewhat in 2024. The priority has gone elsewhere. The incredible riches of Riyadh Season have not only harmed the domestic UK shows but also the female side of the sport. But with Boxxer hoping to relaunch women's … Continue reading The FightPost Fighter of the Year: Mikaela Mayer →

The FightPost Fight of the Year: Sandy Ryan vs. Mikaela Mayer

The FightPost Fight of the Year: Sandy Ryan vs. Mikaela Mayer It's the time for festive cheer, but it's also time for the obligatory end-of-year honours. The last twelve months have been difficult for women's boxing. Much of the momentum from previous years has been lost. Waining interest. Fights were incredibly hard to come by. … Continue reading The FightPost Fight of the Year: Sandy Ryan vs. Mikaela Mayer →

The FightPost Prospect of the Year: Harli Whitwell

The FightPost Prospect of the Year: Harli Whitwell It's the time for festive cheer, but it's also time for the obligatory end-of-year honours. The last twelve months have been difficult for women's boxing. Much of the momentum from previous years has been lost. Waining interest. Fights were incredibly hard to come by. But there is … Continue reading The FightPost Prospect of the Year: Harli Whitwell →

The FightPost Comeback of the Year: Terri Harper

The FightPost Comeback of the Year: Terri Harper It's the time for festive cheer, but it's also time for the obligatory end-of-year honours. The last twelve months have been difficult for women's boxing. Much of the momentum from previous years has been lost. Waining interest. Fights were incredibly hard to come by. But there is … Continue reading The FightPost Comeback of the Year: Terri Harper →

The FightPost Performance of the Year: Skye Nicolson

The FightPost Performance of the Year: Skye Nicolson It's the time for festive cheer, but it's also time for the obligatory end-of-year honours. The last twelve months have been difficult for women's boxing. Much of the momentum from previous years has been lost. Waining interest. Fights are incredibly hard to come by. But there is … Continue reading The FightPost Performance of the Year: Skye Nicolson →

Mikaela Mayer: “I’m definitely fighting in March, so we are going to get something done. But it won’t be in the UK.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I'm definitely fighting in March, so we are going to get something done. But it won't be in the UK." It was a year that started with frustration and more for Mikaela Mayer. A visit to Liverpool in January to challenge Natasha Jonas for her IBF world welterweight title ended in disappointment. An … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I’m definitely fighting in March, so we are going to get something done. But it won’t be in the UK.” →