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Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: “I’ve always believed I will win a world title. It can and will happen.”

Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: "I’ve always believed I will win a world title. It can and will happen." I last spoke to Catharine Ritsuko Aiura in August. The American lightweight hopeful turned professional in 2023, and she had managed to stay unbeaten in five fights. But there had been certain frustrations along the way. Aiura wanted … Continue reading Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: “I’ve always believed I will win a world title. It can and will happen.” →

Chantelle Cameron: “I have had my lessons, I have made decisions, and I have worked with some great coaches, but I am back where I belong.”  

Chantelle Cameron: "I have had my lessons, I have made decisions, and I have worked with some great coaches, but I am back where I belong."   During our latest Zoom interview, two words were uttered often. A recurring theme. So often that not all of them made the cut. The words happy and family … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “I have had my lessons, I have made decisions, and I have worked with some great coaches, but I am back where I belong.”   →

Claressa Shields & Mikaela Mayer Moving Ever Closer

Claressa Shields & Mikaela Mayer Moving Ever Closer Nothing is signed. There is still work to do, but I am of the understanding that things are aligning for a massive fight later this year between Claressa Shields and Mikaela Mayer at middleweight. Dmitriy Salita, Shields' long-time promoter, has already publicly stated that the fight has … Continue reading Claressa Shields & Mikaela Mayer Moving Ever Closer →

Beyond The Ropes: Jade Pearce

Beyond The Ropes: Jade Pearce Jade Pearce will have fight number four in April at the Rainton Arena. The first fight of 2026, a year that the highly-rated super-featherweight prospect will hope puts her firmly into title contention. After an injury hit amateur career, Pearce turned professional last year and managed three fights and three … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Jade Pearce →

Shannon Taylor: “My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further.”

Shannon Taylor: "My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further."A one-time mechanic, now a professional boxer, Shannon Taylor is about to take the next step in her fighting career.  Like many, boxing has helped Taylor outside of the ring. "I went from doing a … Continue reading Shannon Taylor: “My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further.” →

Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London

Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London Francesca Hennessy survived the toughest test of her young career on Saturday night when she beat Ellie Bouttell by a majority decision at the Copper Box Arena live on BBC Two. It was a desperately close call for Hennessy, and the previously unbeaten Bouttell pushed her … Continue reading Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London →

Natasha Jonas: “The only reason I haven’t announced my retirement is that I keep getting offers.”

Natasha Jonas: "The only reason I haven't announced my retirement is that I keep getting offers." We haven't seen Natasha Jonas inside a boxing ring since March. It was the night that seemingly signalled the end of her boxing career. In a big all-British world welterweight unification showdown, Lauren Price outpointed Jonas at the Royal … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “The only reason I haven’t announced my retirement is that I keep getting offers.” →

The Curious Case of Karriss Artingstall

The Curious Case of Karriss Artingstall A former Olympic bronze medallist, an undefeated British champion who is a genuine top-five world-ranked featherweight contender, shouldn't be going under the radar, but Karriss Artingstall most definitely is. The curious case of Artingstall is one of the sport's strangest stories. Undoubtedly immensely talented, but the last two years … Continue reading The Curious Case of Karriss Artingstall →