Tag: combat-sports

Mikiah Kreps: “I’m ready and willing to fight anyone to become a world champion.”

Mikiah Kreps: "I’m ready and willing to fight anyone to become a world champion." The unbeaten world super-bantamweight title contender Mikiah Kreps moved to 11-0 earlier this month when she defeated the Argentinian fighter Juliana Vanesa Basualdo over eight rounds at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. "This was an awkward opponent that was a … Continue reading Mikiah Kreps: “I’m ready and willing to fight anyone to become a world champion.” →

Linn Sandström: The Hunt For Flyweight Gold Begins

Linn Sandström: The Hunt For Flyweight Gold Begins The Linn Sandström story has always been one of perseverance and an incredible work ethic. A new chapter has begun, and one that Sandström hopes will end with a world flyweight title. Many would have walked away from the sport after the underwhelming start Sandström made to … Continue reading Linn Sandström: The Hunt For Flyweight Gold Begins →

Tysie Gallagher: “I just want to test myself. I want to be in with the best fighters in the world.”

Tysie Gallagher: "I just want to test myself. I want to be in with the best fighters in the world." Time hasn't been kind to Tysie Gallagher of late. Family tragedy. Beyond dark times. A career put on hold. Fights falling through. A year of inactivity has stalled all the momentum of a fighter who … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher: “I just want to test myself. I want to be in with the best fighters in the world.” →

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.”

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” By Matt Elliott Nathan Heaney is a name that will resonate with most boxing fans. A tough competitor who has been involved in some great fights during his 8-year professional career, the current highlight being his brilliant performance against … Continue reading Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” →

Hannah Robinson: “I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can.”

Hannah Robinson: "I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can." It was the day after for Hannah Robinson. Less than twenty-four hours removed from her latest ring appearance. Robinson improved her resume to 5-0 on Saturday night with a commanding six-round points victory over the always reliable … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can.” →

Lia Lewandowski: “The endgame is to be number one in the world.”

Lia Lewandowski: "The endgame is to be number one in the world." Lia Lewandowski is two fights into her boxing career. Fight number three is fast-approaching. On November 7th, Lewandowski will head to Atlantic City, hoping to take another step on a road that she hopes will end with her being crowned the undisputed champion … Continue reading Lia Lewandowski: “The endgame is to be number one in the world.” →

Crystina Poncher: “I definitely want to stay in boxing. Boxing has my heart.”

Crystina Poncher: "I definitely want to stay in boxing. Boxing has my heart."It was the end of an era for Crystina Poncher in July. The end of the Top Rank/ESPN working relationship brought a somewhat premature conclusion to Poncher calling fights on that massive platform. "It's kind of crazy, I thought we would just roll … Continue reading Crystina Poncher: “I definitely want to stay in boxing. Boxing has my heart.” →

Shannon Rose: “The sky is the limit.”

Shannon Rose: "The sky is the limit." It was just three months after losing her professional debut that Shannon Rose had her second outing as a professional boxer. But sadly for her, it ended the exact same way, in defeat. Ashleigh Heal edged a close super-middleweight contest earlier this month in Sydney courtesy of a … Continue reading Shannon Rose: “The sky is the limit.” →