Tag: Boxing

Jasmina Zapotoczna: “Maisey is obviously a tough fighter, but I believe in myself. I am very confident in my skills, and I can win this fight.”

Jasmina Zapotoczna: "Maisey is obviously a tough fighter, but I believe in myself. I am very confident in my skills, and I can win this fight." I last caught up with the flyweight contender Jasmina Zapotoczna in February. It was just a few weeks removed from her first fight under the Matchroom bright lights. A … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “Maisey is obviously a tough fighter, but I believe in myself. I am very confident in my skills, and I can win this fight.” →

Frazer Clarke: “After what Fabio and I did last time, we deserve to be the stars of our own show.”

Frazer Clarke: "After what Fabio and I did last time, we deserve to be the stars of our own show." It was one of those fights. A fight and a night that will live long in the memory. One of the greatest ever fights seen inside a British ring. Even labelling it a Fight of … Continue reading Frazer Clarke: “After what Fabio and I did last time, we deserve to be the stars of our own show.” →

Sammy Worthington: “There is literally no doubt in my mind that I will become a world champion.”

Sammy Worthington: "There is literally no doubt in my mind that I will become a world champion."A professional career that has so far impressed. Unbeaten in eight fights. The vast majority of those wins have come inside the distance. A world-ranked super-lightweight. But that career and her impressive resume have been in relative obscurity. But … Continue reading Sammy Worthington: “There is literally no doubt in my mind that I will become a world champion.” →

Claressa Shields: “I don’t hate Savannah, I have a lot of respect for her. She was a great dance partner and I will dance with her again.”

Claressa Shields: "I don't hate Savannah, I have a lot of respect for her. She was a great dance partner and I will dance with her again." I have been ringside when Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall have traded blows with breathtaking ferocity. I have seen first-hand the two bitter rivals exchange venomous words unrelentingly … Continue reading Claressa Shields: “I don’t hate Savannah, I have a lot of respect for her. She was a great dance partner and I will dance with her again.” →

Ringside Report: Tyler Denny Beats Felix Cash To Retain European Middleweight Title

Ringside Report: Tyler Denny Beats Felix Cash To Retain European Middleweight Title By Alex Springer Tyler Denny beat Felix Cash to retain his European middleweight title at Resorts World in front of his passionate and vocal home fans in Birmingham on Saturday night. The fight went to the scorecards after the referee stopped the fight near … Continue reading Ringside Report: Tyler Denny Beats Felix Cash To Retain European Middleweight Title →

Caitlin Parker: “I want to win an Olympic gold medal more than anything. It’s what I think about all the time. It’s all I have ever dreamed of.”

Caitlin Parker: "I want to win an Olympic gold medal more than anything. It's what I think about all the time. It's all I have ever dreamed of." I last interviewed the Australian Olympic hopeful Caitlin Parker nearly three years ago. Parker was then temporarily residing in Sheffield. The Australian team was in town. Moving … Continue reading Caitlin Parker: “I want to win an Olympic gold medal more than anything. It’s what I think about all the time. It’s all I have ever dreamed of.” →

PARO: I’M TOP DOG AT 140LBS NOW

PARO: I’M TOP DOG AT 140LBS NOW Australian upsets Matias with stunning win in champs Puerto Rico homecoming Liam Paro says he’s the new top dog at 140lbs after a punch-perfect performance popped Subriel Matias’ Puerto Rico homecoming on Saturday night, after ripping the IBF World Junior-Welterweight title from the champion and becoming an overnight star in … Continue reading PARO: I’M TOP DOG AT 140LBS NOW →

Kate McLaren: “I really want to be a world champion, and that takes sacrifice, hard work, and dedication, and that is what I am willing to do. I am all in.”

Kate McLaren: "I really want to be a world champion, and that takes sacrifice, hard work, and dedication, and that is what I am willing to do. I am all in." A lot has changed since I last spoke to Kate McLaren late last year. Last December, McLaren was still in the unbeaten ranks. Six … Continue reading Kate McLaren: “I really want to be a world champion, and that takes sacrifice, hard work, and dedication, and that is what I am willing to do. I am all in.” →

Crystal Chambers: A New Beginning

Crystal Chambers: A New Beginning They say life begins at forty. But for Crystal Chambers, her boxing life began at forty-two. This coming weekend, Chambers will make her professional debut in Florida against fellow debutant Shamiah Jones. It is very much a story and a journey inspired by her late father, Jon Chambers. A talented … Continue reading Crystal Chambers: A New Beginning →

Ringside Report: Chris Billam-Smith Gets Sweet Revenge Over Richard Riakporhe

Ringside Report: Chris Billam-Smith Gets Sweet Revenge Over Richard Riakporhe By Will LottFive years after their last meeting, Chris Billam-Smith defended his WBO world cruiserweight title and finally avenged the one solitary blemish on his otherwise perfect record with a comfortable points victory in the backyard of challenger Richard Riakporhe. On a night that promised … Continue reading Ringside Report: Chris Billam-Smith Gets Sweet Revenge Over Richard Riakporhe →