Ricky Hatton: A Remembrance It's been a year since Ricky Hatton sadly passed away. The awful news stunned the boxing world. But in truth, it went far beyond our ever-declining boxing bubble. When the incredibly sad announcement broke on September 14th 2025, that Ricky Hatton had passed away at the young age of 46, it … Continue reading Ricky Hatton: A Remembrance
Linn Sandström: "Every time I was told no, I became even more determined to find another way." Earlier this month in New South Wales, Linn Sandström claimed the WBA interim flyweight title with a hard-earned points victory over Ruqsana Begum. For the 34-year-old, it is another successful chapter in her somewhat unlikely boxing career. "Overall, … Continue reading Linn Sandström: “Every time I was told no, I became even more determined to find another way.”
Gemma Brodie: "I did thousands of rounds of sparring, and I really miss it. I would love to be part of that life again." Women’s boxing is in a completely different place than it was twenty years ago. Seeing girls in a boxing gym isn't a rarity anymore. It's now the norm. If they want … Continue reading Gemma Brodie: “I did thousands of rounds of sparring, and I really miss it. I would love to be part of that life again.”
Ryan Garcia Stops Conor Benn in Two Rounds In many ways, Conor Benn was always rolling the dice on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The pre-fight odds always suggested it was going to be way too much for the British fighter, and so it proved. Ryan Garcia (26-2) retained his WBC … Continue reading Ryan Garcia Stops Conor Benn in Two Rounds
Hannah Robinson: Beyond The Ropes They say boxing is like any other business. In the early years, you make a loss. You have to put your own money in just to stay afloat. One fighter recently told me it would have cost her £1400 just for the privilege of being punched in the face. Trust … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: Beyond The Ropes
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: Big Fight Preview Boxing is a mixed-up, messed-up world. It always has been. Always will be. Don't even try to make sense of it. You won't. You can't. It's a sport that is impossible to fathom at times. The land of confusion. Money talks. Nothing else matters. We see that … Continue reading Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: Big Fight Preview
Katie Taylor: Beyond The Ropes Retirement is normally beaten into you. Usually, repeatedly. Fighters can always find an excuse. They know it's over. But their pride, ego even, refuses to let them admit it. Kell Brook was apparently one of the lucky ones. That long-awaited fight with Amir Khan was years in the making. It … Continue reading Katie Taylor: Beyond The Ropes
Stevie Morgan: "We’re hoping MVP will keep their word on the Han fight. But I'm definitely keeping my options open at 140." They say the clock never stops. Stevie Morgan will appreciate that more than most. The lightweight contender has been waiting patiently for her opportunity at the WBA world lightweight title. Deadlines have come … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “We’re hoping MVP will keep their word on the Han fight. But I’m definitely keeping my options open at 140.”
Rhiannon Dixon: A New Beginning We haven't seen Rhiannon Dixon inside a boxing ring since September 2024. A near two-year ring hiatus that could soon be coming to an end. Fighters always live on the edge. They say you are only as good as your last fight. In most cases, that is an accurate statement. … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: A New Beginning
Emma-Sue Greentree: "I genuinely love boxing, and I truly believe I have the potential to achieve something really special in the sport." It was another magical moment in a career that is ever so surely morphing into something really special. Emma-Sue Greentree went to last month's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with realistic hopes of going … Continue reading Emma-Sue Greentree: “I genuinely love boxing, and I truly believe I have the potential to achieve something really special in the sport.”
