Francesca Burton: “Without boxing in my life, I don’t think I would be the person that I am today.”

Francesca Burton: "Without boxing in my life, I don't think I would be the person that I am today." There was no bold talk about winning world titles. My interview with Francesca Burton ran a little deeper than that. From being bullied at school, through boxing, Burton has turned her whole life around. Demons defeated, … Continue reading Francesca Burton: “Without boxing in my life, I don’t think I would be the person that I am today.” →

Kaye Scott: “At this stage of my career, it’s about making some money and getting the opportunity to win more belts.”

Kaye Scott: "At this stage of my career, it's about making some money and getting the opportunity to win more belts." It was definitely third time lucky for Kaye Scott on Saturday night in Detroit. At the third time of asking, the Australian can finally call herself a world champion. The 41-year-old defeated the American … Continue reading Kaye Scott: “At this stage of my career, it’s about making some money and getting the opportunity to win more belts.” →

Sarah Liegmann: “I know what I am capable of, and the long-term goal is to have a world title.”

Sarah Liegmann: "I know what I am capable of, and the long-term goal is to have a world title." Sarah Liegmann hasn't fought since April. A unanimous ten-round points victory over Liliana Martinez, in her native Germany, earned Liegmann the WBF featherweight title. But a lingering hand injury and a recent illness have prevented the … Continue reading Sarah Liegmann: “I know what I am capable of, and the long-term goal is to have a world title.” →

Fights to Make in 2026: Gabriela Fundora vs. Jasmina Zapotoczna

Fights to Make in 2026: Gabriela Fundora vs. Jasmina Zapotoczna Gabriela Fundora has been untouchable so far in her flyweight career. Unbeaten in seventeen fights, the 23-year-old undisputed flyweight champion of the world rules her division with a dominance that is perhaps unrivalled on the female side of the sport. Competitive fights are hard to … Continue reading Fights to Make in 2026: Gabriela Fundora vs. Jasmina Zapotoczna →

Ringside Report: Troy Williamson Shocks Callum Simpson in Leeds

Ringside Report: Troy Williamson Shocks Callum Simpson in Leeds Not for the first time in his career, Troy Williamson defied the odds and once again proved what an incredibly hard man he is to beat. Williamson stopped the previously unbeaten Callum Simpson in Leeds. It was a fight that was won and lost by the … Continue reading Ringside Report: Troy Williamson Shocks Callum Simpson in Leeds →

Charlotte Johnson: “I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly.”

Charlotte Johnson: "I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly." I last spoke to Charlotte Johnson in the summer. Developing nicely as an amateur, the Australian light-flyweight had no immediate plans to turn professional. But plans change. Earlier this month, Johnson made her professional debut, stopping Khwunchit … Continue reading Charlotte Johnson: “I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly.” →

Maiseyrose Courtney: “I want the fights that put me in a position where I can reach my dreams.”

Maiseyrose Courtney: "I want the fights that put me in a position where I can reach my dreams." Maiseyrose Courtney ended a frustrating year with a convincing points victory over Sara Orszagi at the Indigo in London on Wednesday evening. Courtney outpointed her Hungarian opponent 60-54 over six one-sided rounds and hopes the new year … Continue reading Maiseyrose Courtney: “I want the fights that put me in a position where I can reach my dreams.” →

Misfits & Mismatch: Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul

Misfits & Mismatch: Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul As people devour the final series of Stranger Things on Netflix, something even stranger, maybe something even less believable, will land on that giant streaming service this Friday night. A YouTuber, a content creator, a so-called social media sensation, will take on a former Olympic champion and … Continue reading Misfits & Mismatch: Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul →

A Boxing Memory: Georgia O’Connor

A Boxing Memory: Georgia O'Connor On October 15th 2022, was the very last time we ever saw Georgia O'Connor inside a boxing ring. At 22, O'Connor was seemingly a fighter with her whole career ahead of her. But her story, her entire life even, is very much a case of what could have been. O'Connor … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Georgia O’Connor →

Ebonie Cotton: “My intention is not to mess around. I want those belts.”

Ebonie Cotton: "My intention is not to mess around. I want those belts." It was just a week removed after her last fight when I caught up with Ebonie Cotton. After just one professional fight, Cotton was given the opportunity to fight under the Matchroom bright lights live on DAZN. It was a moment … Continue reading Ebonie Cotton: “My intention is not to mess around. I want those belts.” →