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Jade Pearce: “I am 27, and with women’s boxing going through the roof, now it is the perfect time to turn professional.”

Jade Pearce: "I am 27, and with women's boxing going through the roof, now it is the perfect time to turn professional."It's been over a year since I last spoke to Jade Pearce. A period on the sidelines was about to end. Pearce hadn't fought since COVID-19 stopped the world from turning over in 2020. … Continue reading Jade Pearce: “I am 27, and with women’s boxing going through the roof, now it is the perfect time to turn professional.” →

Chantelle Reid: “Winning a gold medal is realistic. I am not going to Paris for anything less.”

Chantelle Reid: “Winning a gold medal is realistic. I am not going to Paris for anything less.” It is a quite remarkable story. Once a rising star. But Chantelle Reid was six years away from her sport due to a severe back injury. Reid only returned to boxing in early 2023. Expectations were probably low … Continue reading Chantelle Reid: “Winning a gold medal is realistic. I am not going to Paris for anything less.” →

Linn Sandström: “We are bringing the world champion to Australia, and I think I will shock the world.”

Linn Sandström: "We are bringing the world champion to Australia, and I think I will shock the world." "It's the big one. We said we would get it, and we finally have." The words of a happy fighter whose dream has just become a reality. In many ways, it has been a long time coming … Continue reading Linn Sandström: “We are bringing the world champion to Australia, and I think I will shock the world.” →

Roha Hudson: “At the end of the day, it was down to me. I just didn’t show up.”

Roha Hudson: "At the end of the day, it was down to me. I just didn't show up." It wasn’t supposed to end like this. A professional debut long in the making. It was intended to be a showcase of what was to follow. A fighter turning over after an unbeaten amateur run that brought … Continue reading Roha Hudson: “At the end of the day, it was down to me. I just didn’t show up.” →

Alex Murphy: “I do all the tickets and look for sponsors myself. This is what a lot of people don’t see.”

Alex Murphy: “I do all the tickets and look for sponsors myself. This is what a lot of people don’t see." By Lewie Laing With no concrete fight date as of 2024 so far, a fighter could be forgiven for taking their foot off the gas while they wait for boxing to conjure up the … Continue reading Alex Murphy: “I do all the tickets and look for sponsors myself. This is what a lot of people don’t see.” →

Roha Hudson Suffers Unexpected Defeat on her Professional Debut

Roha Hudson Suffers Unexpected Defeat on her Professional Debut It didn't quite go to plan for Telford's Roha Hudson as she suffered an unexpected defeat on her professional debut. The experienced Polish import Esta Konecna knew a little too much for the debutant Hudson and won a points decision over four rounds at the Coventry … Continue reading Roha Hudson Suffers Unexpected Defeat on her Professional Debut →

Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Joshua vs. Ngannou

Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Joshua vs. Ngannou By Matt Elliott With the end of Riyadh season in sight, there is still time for one more huge boxing event as Anthony Joshua faces Francis Ngannou tonight on a show dubbed ‘Knockout Chaos.’ Originally scheduled as the date for the long-awaited clash between Joshua and Deontay … Continue reading Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Joshua vs. Ngannou →

Ben Shalom: “I think Sky are committed to the sport more than ever.”

Ben Shalom: "I think Sky are committed to the sport more than ever." The framed artwork on the wall behind him is a little reminder of just how far Ben Shalom has come. A piece of art of his first big night in the sport. It was the long-awaited fight between Amir Khan and Kell … Continue reading Ben Shalom: “I think Sky are committed to the sport more than ever.” →

Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I don’t mind who my next opponent is. I like challenges. I just want to fight, I am ready for anyone.”

Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I don't mind who my next opponent is. I like challenges. I just want to fight, I am ready for anyone." To the masses, the name of Jasmina Zapotoczna wouldn't have been known only a few weeks ago. The Polish born flyweight prospect was unbeaten in six fights. But only the hardcore would … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I don’t mind who my next opponent is. I like challenges. I just want to fight, I am ready for anyone.” →