The Rematch: Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn It is a rematch almost ten years in the making. A 2016 fight that saw the two-time Olympic champion Claressa Shields make her professional debut over four rounds against former foe Franchon Crews-Dezurn at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Both were making their maiden ring walks in … Continue reading The Rematch: Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn
Megan Redstall & The Domestic Bantamweight Ranks It was a fight that was more than worthy of the headline status it was given. Francesca Hennessy and Ellie Bouttell served up a quite absorbing main event a week ago at the Copper Box Arena live on BBC Two. It was a final eliminator for the WBC … Continue reading Megan Redstall & The Domestic Bantamweight Ranks
Sky Sports & MVP: A New Beginning for Women's Boxing Sky Sports is back in boxing. Most Valuable Promotions is entering the UK market. A Friday afternoon press conference at the Olympia in London that launched a brand new start. The Olympia is under extensive renovation. A project to restore the old complex to its … Continue reading Sky Sports & MVP: A New Beginning for Women’s Boxing
Monique Bovino: "Working internationally this year is my goal, and I believe it is going to happen.” In many ways, the life of Monique Bovino is beyond hectic. An early start for the day job. Flying over Australia, literally. The early hours spent in a helicopter reporting on the weather for an Australian network. But … Continue reading Monique Bovino: “Working internationally this year is my goal, and I believe it is going to happen.”
Beyond The Ropes: Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper If women’s boxing is to thrive and not merely survive, the female side of the sport badly needs rivalries. It needs great fights. With Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper, we seemingly have that in abundance. Dubois and Harper will form part of a new beginning for Sky … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Caroline Dubois vs. Terri Harper
Elizabeth Oshoba: "This year, I am looking forward to fighting for world titles." Elizabeth Oshoba hasn't been seen inside a boxing ring since March of 2025. But after signing with Jake Paul and his Most Valuable Promotions last year, business will start to pick up in 2026. "Signing with Jake Paul will change a lot … Continue reading Elizabeth Oshoba: “This year, I am looking forward to fighting for world titles.”
Shannon Taylor: "My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further."A one-time mechanic, now a professional boxer, Shannon Taylor is about to take the next step in her fighting career. Like many, boxing has helped Taylor outside of the ring. "I went from doing a … Continue reading Shannon Taylor: “My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further.”
Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like." Defence is a large part of the life of Stephanie Mavromatis. By day, Mavromatis defends her clients in a courtroom. By night, she defends herself in a boxing ring. The 36-year-old is a defence solicitor. A day job that takes … Continue reading Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like.”
Beyond The Ropes: Francesca Hennessy It was incredibly hard-earned. An opponent who came with plenty of ambition. Highly ranked. Unbeaten. Ellie Bouttell left her adopted home in China and very nearly upset the upward trajectory of Francesca Hennessy. Bouttell was always a danger. Her resume told us that. Written off by many. The pre-fight odds … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Francesca Hennessy
Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London Francesca Hennessy survived the toughest test of her young career on Saturday night when she beat Ellie Bouttell by a majority decision at the Copper Box Arena live on BBC Two. It was a desperately close call for Hennessy, and the previously unbeaten Bouttell pushed her … Continue reading Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London
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