Keely O'Neill: "When I am boxing, I am at my happiest." Not everyone who fights does it purely for world titles or for the supposed riches many think the sport offers. For some, it runs a little deeper than that. Keely O'Neill came to boxing relatively late in her life. But it arrived at a … Continue reading Keely O’Neill: “When I am boxing, I am at my happiest.”
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Georgia O’Connor: Never Forgotten
Georgia O'Connor: Never Forgotten “There’s really no easy way to say this, but I have cancer.” A social media post in February of 2025 that changed everything. You just knew that Georgia O’Connor would fight to the very end. And she did. Georgia was told her cancer was terminal. She knew the odds were heavily … Continue reading Georgia O’Connor: Never Forgotten
Ellie Scotney: A New Beginning
Ellie Scotney: A New Beginning For Ellie Scotney, a new journey is about to begin. Scotney completed the full set of super-bantamweight world titles last month in some style. It had been a long time coming for the Catford fighter. A brutal back-and-forth war with the incredibly tough Mexican Mayelli Flores. It was a hard-earned … Continue reading Ellie Scotney: A New Beginning
Stevie Morgan: World Title Opportunity Imminent
Stevie Morgan: World Title Opportunity Imminent Stephanie Han and Holly Holm will do it all again on May 30th in El Paso, Texas. A rematch that will set the tone for the future of the lightweight division. The unbeaten Han will yet again defend her WBA world lightweight title against the legendary Holm. Han beat … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: World Title Opportunity Imminent
Frazer Clarke: “The best version of Frazer Clarke is still to come.”
Frazer Clarke: "The best version of Frazer Clarke is still to come." Fighters are different from us mere mortals. They live and die by the stroke of a judge's pen or one brutal finishing punch. However it comes, having your hand raised defines a fighter. Frazer Clarke is on a two-fight losing streak. The manner … Continue reading Frazer Clarke: “The best version of Frazer Clarke is still to come.”
Kirsty Hill: “I have a lot of respect for Jade Pearce and what she is capable of. But I think experience will be the biggest difference this time.”
Kirsty Hill: "I have a lot of respect for Jade Pearce and what she is capable of. But I think experience will be the biggest difference this time." Next month, Kirsty Hill will get her chance of revenge over the unbeaten Jade Pearce. They will fight again, this time for the vacant Commonwealth super-featherweight title. … Continue reading Kirsty Hill: “I have a lot of respect for Jade Pearce and what she is capable of. But I think experience will be the biggest difference this time.”
Mikaela Mayer’s Greatest Hits
Mikaela Mayer's Greatest Hits Mikaela Mayer has been involved in some of the best female fights of the modern era. A couple of incredible rivalries. One finished. One that isn't. The 35-year-old already has a Hall of Fame resume. With the promise of more to come. I take a look back at some of her … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer’s Greatest Hits
Filip Hrgovic Outclasses Dave Allen in Doncaster
Filip Hrgovic Outclasses Dave Allen in Doncaster It was always going to be a difficult night for Dave Allen against Filip Hrgovic. And so it proved. The big Croatian heavyweight was far too much for Allen on a wet and cold Saturday night in Yorkshire. Not for the first time, the limitations at this level … Continue reading Filip Hrgovic Outclasses Dave Allen in Doncaster
Ronda Rousey: Beyond The Cage
Ronda Rousey: Beyond The Cage It's been nearly ten years since we have seen Ronda Rousey inside a cage. She's Back was the tagline for UFC 207 in 2016. She was. But not for long. Amanda Nunes was criminally overlooked in the build-up. It was the Ronda Rousey show. After her shocking loss to Holly … Continue reading Ronda Rousey: Beyond The Cage
Emma Dolan: “I want to defend my British title and get back into position to fight for a world title again.”
Emma Dolan: "I want to defend my British title and get back into position to fight for a world title again." It's been a period of reflection for Emma Dolan in the last few weeks. The long-awaited first world title opportunity had ended in disappointment and more. Most pundits expected Dolan to beat Irma … Continue reading Emma Dolan: “I want to defend my British title and get back into position to fight for a world title again.”









