Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren Price: Who Should Be On The Undercard? Boxxer delivered a truly iconic night in 2022 when they dared to deliver an all-female card at the O2 Arena in London. It was, in many ways, a gamble. But it delivered in every way imaginable. A sold-out Arena. Over two million viewers tuned … Continue reading Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren Price: Who Should Be On The Undercard?
Mikaela Mayer: "Some might say my win over Sandy Ryan was a hometown decision. It wasn't, and I will do it even better next time." It was a year of contrasting fortunes. A near miss in January against Natasha Jonas in Liverpool. It ended with a deserved victory over Sandy Ryan in New York. Two … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “Some might say my win over Sandy Ryan was a hometown decision. It wasn’t, and I will do it even better next time.”
Megan Redstall: "I want my name to be in the mix alongside Emma Dolan, Lauren Parker, and Shannon Ryan." It was supposed to be an early Christmas present for Megan Redstall. The biggest fight of her life was only days away. Emma Dolan was due to defend her Commonwealth super-flyweight title against Redstall last month … Continue reading Megan Redstall: “I want my name to be in the mix alongside Emma Dolan, Lauren Parker, and Shannon Ryan.”
2005: Once Upon a Time in Vegas By Garry White Idelfonso Martinez plops himself down on a bench and looks down at his scuffed white training shoes. One of the laces is beginning to dangle loose, and he briefly contemplates tightening it. Before he can reach down, a man wanders past and utters something in … Continue reading 2005: Once Upon a Time in Vegas
Jerry-Lee Palmer: "I just thought it was time to turn professional. If I didn't do it, I would probably regret it on my deathbed." The cold damp UK weather was in sharp contrast to what Jerry-Lee Palmer was clearly enjoying as we connected over Zoom. Palmer was back in Tenerife visiting her parents over the … Continue reading Jerry-Lee Palmer: “I just thought it was time to turn professional. If I didn’t do it, I would probably regret it on my deathbed.”
Meg Kilroe: "Boxing has made me realise that there is something in me that I didn't know was there. I have passed limits that I didn't know existed." I always say everyone has a story to tell. The joy is finding stories that need to be told. The story of Meg Kilroe is one such … Continue reading Meg Kilroe: “Boxing has made me realise that there is something in me that I didn’t know was there. I have passed limits that I didn’t know existed.”
The FightPost Fighter of the Year: Mikaela Mayer The upward trajectory of women's boxing has most definitely stalled somewhat in 2024. The priority has gone elsewhere. The incredible riches of Riyadh Season have not only harmed the domestic UK shows but also the female side of the sport. But with Boxxer hoping to relaunch women's … Continue reading The FightPost Fighter of the Year: Mikaela Mayer
The FightPost Fight of the Year: Sandy Ryan vs. Mikaela Mayer It's the time for festive cheer, but it's also time for the obligatory end-of-year honours. The last twelve months have been difficult for women's boxing. Much of the momentum from previous years has been lost. Waining interest. Fights were incredibly hard to come by. … Continue reading The FightPost Fight of the Year: Sandy Ryan vs. Mikaela Mayer
The FightPost Comeback of the Year: Terri Harper It's the time for festive cheer, but it's also time for the obligatory end-of-year honours. The last twelve months have been difficult for women's boxing. Much of the momentum from previous years has been lost. Waining interest. Fights were incredibly hard to come by. But there is … Continue reading The FightPost Comeback of the Year: Terri Harper
The FightPost Performance of the Year: Skye Nicolson It's the time for festive cheer, but it's also time for the obligatory end-of-year honours. The last twelve months have been difficult for women's boxing. Much of the momentum from previous years has been lost. Waining interest. Fights are incredibly hard to come by. But there is … Continue reading The FightPost Performance of the Year: Skye Nicolson
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