Sammy Worthington: “It’s been incredible working with Claressa." Sammy Worthington was unbeaten in eight fights when I first spoke to her over Zoom in June of last year. Worthington had just become the first fighter to be signed to T-Rex Promotions, the new promotional company formed by Claressa Shields. Three fights and three wins in … Continue reading Sammy Worthington: “It’s been incredible working with Claressa.”
Kerry Davis: "I’ve still got that hunger to try again." In 2022, Kerry Davis narrowly missed out on a medal at the Commonwealth Games and the World Championships. The GB fighter appeared to have the world at her feet. The Cheltenham-born fighter has won medals elsewhere on the domestic and international stage. But she seemed … Continue reading Kerry Davis: “I’ve still got that hunger to try again.”
Caitlyn Wise: "Boxing has changed my life so much." Caitlyn Wise claimed yet another National Title over the weekend. The 17-year-old is now a four-time National Champion. She is unlikely to stop there. "It feels amazing to win another title," Wise told me. "This is my 4th National Title, and I’m extremely happy with my … Continue reading Caitlyn Wise: “Boxing has changed my life so much.”
Ella Lonsdale: "It feels good to win another National Title." "It feels good to win another National Title in my last year as a Youth. I am now a five-time National Champion," the words of the North-East fighter Ella Lonsdale after another tournament and another title. The latest National Title was secured with an impressively … Continue reading Ella Lonsdale: “It feels good to win another National Title.”
Sam Lightfoot: "Boxing is my passion, and I want to make a living out of it." Sam Lightfoot is the latest fighter to leave the amateur world behind to join the ever-expanding professional ranks. Like many, Lightfoot has had to be patient while her application for a British Boxing Board of Control licence is completed. … Continue reading Sam Lightfoot: “Boxing is my passion, and I want to make a living out of it.”
Alice Pumphrey: "I know I can beat anyone that is put in front of me." The winning feeling goes on for Alice Pumphrey. A young fighter seemingly destined for the very pinnacle of her sport. Pumphrey has followed on from winning the World Boxing U19 Championships last year in America, replicating that gold medal in … Continue reading Alice Pumphrey: “I know I can beat anyone that is put in front of me.”
March & The Relaunch of Women's Boxing Boxxer are labelling their latest all-female card as the relaunch of women's boxing. A March 7th extravaganza that is much-needed to jump-start the female side of the sport after a period of stagnation in 2024. But March looks like being far more than one solitary card. It is … Continue reading March & The Relaunch of Women’s Boxing
Beyond The Ropes: Joe Louis By Garry White Working as a greeter in Caesars Palace wasn’t hard work. Signing a few autographs for starry-eyed out-of-towners, fooling around with house money on the tables, and hanging with high rollers. They say the boys at the casino paid him a decent wage and provided him with a house. … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Joe Louis
Georgia O'Connor: Born Fighter The word "cancer" is hard enough to digest. But when it is swiftly followed by an even harsher and more definitive word, you can only contemplate how hard it must be for someone who is on the receiving end of such words. Georgia O'Connor had the words cancer and terminal said … Continue reading Georgia O’Connor: Born Fighter
Nicola Hopewell: Kate Radomska & Beyond Kate Radomska will be Nicola Hopewell's first opponent in 2025. It will be a ten-round non-title fight that Hopewell hopes will be the catalyst for a productive and rewarding year. Hopewell, the reigning Commonwealth flyweight champion, will fight Radomska on March 1st in Sheffield. It will be the second … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: Kate Radomska & Beyond
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