Gemma Richardson: "I am excited to do my first ten-rounder." In August, Gemma Richardson made her second appearance on an MVP show, and extended her unbeaten start to her professional career. Richardson won every one of the six rounds against the vastly more experienced Kirstie Bavington. A 60-54 points decision allowed the former amateur star … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: “I am excited to do my first ten-rounder.”
Emma Dolan: Against All Odds Emma Dolan will head to Sheffield on Saturday night with a determination to repeat a previous victory and get herself back into world title contention. It was a difficult night in April at the Olympia. A long-awaited world title challenge ended in a manner that nobody saw coming. A devastating … Continue reading Emma Dolan: Against All Odds
Rhiannon Dixon Returns In Liverpool On November 21st The former WBO world lightweight champion Rhiannon Dixon will end a two-year extended ring hiatus on November 21st in Liverpool. It's a 'comeback' that Dixon hopes will end with her being crowned a two-division world champion. Dixon will take the first tentative steps back to world title … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon Returns In Liverpool On November 21st
Louise Orton: A Story of Resilience I once labelled Louise Orton Britain’s unluckiest fighter. Five years on, I don’t think that tagline does her story justice. Nowhere close. Orton turned professional in 2019 with real hope. A two-time national champion. Big things were expected in the pro ranks. Hopes of winning world titles seemed more … Continue reading Louise Orton: A Story of Resilience
Shona Whitwell: A New Beginning In many ways, it's a new beginning for Shona Whitwell. The former elite amateur star is moving along quite nicely in the professional ranks. Four fights. Four wins. Those wins have brought three consecutive stoppage victories. Whitwell could easily be a future world champion. In truth, that could just be … Continue reading Shona Whitwell: A New Beginning
Stevie Morgan: A New Beginning It's been an immensely frustrating period of late for Stevie Morgan. There was a few moments earlier this month in Bogota, Colombia when it was deeply worrying for her. Life-threatening even. But the American will look to post recent events behind her and move forward with her boxing career. By … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: A New Beginning
Natasha Jonas Deserves Her Retirement Moment Katie Taylor had her moment earlier this month at Croke Park. An emotional farewell. The perfect final dance. 83,000 of her adoring faithful waved Taylor off in style. Taylor said goodbye as an undisputed world champion. In truth, it could not have been scripted any better. Not many get … Continue reading Natasha Jonas Deserves Her Retirement Moment
Claressa Shields: Undisputed The recent retirement of Katie Taylor has left clarity at the top of the pound-for-pound rankings. Depending on the outlet, Taylor and Claressa Shields were often in competition for the top spot. Opinions varied. In truth, both fighters had an incredibly strong case. But with Taylor walking away after that truly wonderful, … Continue reading Claressa Shields: Undisputed
Natasha Jonas: "In the moments after losing to Obenauf, we were both crying in the car on the way home. I know he felt it as much as I did. Joe just cares." It's been 25 years since Joe Gallagher started training professional fighters. It's been a journey full of world champions. The former Ring … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “In the moments after losing to Obenauf, we were both crying in the car on the way home. I know he felt it as much as I did. Joe just cares.”
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
