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Ringside Report: Nicola Hopewell Beats Marie Connan To Win The IBO World Flyweight Title

Ringside Report: Nicola Hopewell Beats Marie Connan To Win The IBO World Flyweight Title Nicola Hopewell recorded the best win of her career on Saturday night in Sheffield to beat Marie Connan on a split-decision and, in the process, lift the IBO world flyweight title. At times, it was overly messy, but the majority of … Continue reading Ringside Report: Nicola Hopewell Beats Marie Connan To Win The IBO World Flyweight Title →

Mikaela Mayer: “I have no problem going to Ireland to fight Katie Taylor. I wouldn’t make the negotiations difficult.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I have no problem going to Ireland to fight Katie Taylor. I wouldn’t make the negotiations difficult." Even in her darkest hour, Mikaela Mayer had thoughts of one day fighting Katie Taylor. It was the morning after. A sombre, deserted hotel foyer in October 2022. A desolate Mayer had just suffered that gut-wrenching … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I have no problem going to Ireland to fight Katie Taylor. I wouldn’t make the negotiations difficult.” →

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 2: Big Fight Preview & Prediction

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 2: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois have fought before. Usyk stopped Dubois in nine rounds in 2022. Apart from a few pockets of success for the British heavyweight, Usyk was in full control. There was, of course, the 5th round low-blow controversy. Usyk was accused … Continue reading Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 2: Big Fight Preview & Prediction →

Beyond The Ropes: Monique Rose Bovino

Beyond The Ropes: Monique Rose Bovino Monique Rose Bovino was born in Sydney twenty-five years ago. The Australian has packed a lot into her young life. A varied career. Bovino could have been a construction engineer. But that wasn’t for her. But boxing was. A routine gym interview was the catalyst for a life in … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Monique Rose Bovino →

Nicola Hopewell: The Moment of Truth

Nicola Hopewell: The Moment of Truth It is, in many ways, the moment of truth for Nicola Hopewell on Saturday night. The Commonwealth flyweight champion will look to add another belt to her collection when she challenges Marie Connan for her IBO 'world' flyweight title in Sheffield live on Fightzone. Hopewell has recovered incredibly well … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: The Moment of Truth →

Ellie Scotney: The Road To Undisputed & More

Ellie Scotney: The Road To Undisputed & More A highly decorated amateur. An unbeaten unified world super-bantamweight champion. Ellie Scotney shouldn't have needed a coming-out party. But on Friday night, that's exactly what Scotney had. And what she needed. Scotney has somewhat struggled for the limelight in her professional career. Probably the purest boxer on … Continue reading Ellie Scotney: The Road To Undisputed & More →

Tamm Thibeault: “I want to come out of my career satisfied. That is a luxury that not many athletes get.”

Tamm Thibeault: "I want to come out of my career satisfied. That is a luxury that not many athletes get." Tamm Thibeault had an amateur career that anyone would be proud of. A world amateur champion. A Commonwealth Games champion. A Pan American Games champion. But the Canadian middleweight wanted more. "I am happy and … Continue reading Tamm Thibeault: “I want to come out of my career satisfied. That is a luxury that not many athletes get.” →

Ringside Report: Skye Nicolson Stops Carla Gonzales in One-Sided Mismatch

Ringside Report: Skye Nicolson Stops Carla Gonzales in One-Sided Mismatch It looked on paper like a one-sided mismatch, and so it proved. Skye Nicolson somewhat predictably stopped a badly overmatched Carla Gonzales in two rounds at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday night. Gonzales looked well out of her depth, and the Bolivian import … Continue reading Ringside Report: Skye Nicolson Stops Carla Gonzales in One-Sided Mismatch →

FORMER UFC STAR MOLLY ‘MEATBALL’ MCCANN LAUNCHES BOXING CAREER WITH MATCHROOM

FORMER UFC STAR MOLLY ‘MEATBALL’ MCCANN LAUNCHES BOXING CAREER WITH MATCHROOM Former UFC star Molly McCann has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and will make her professional debut later this year following a memorable career in MMA. McCann, a former ABA Champion, takes up boxing after 10 years in MMA, and the hugely … Continue reading FORMER UFC STAR MOLLY ‘MEATBALL’ MCCANN LAUNCHES BOXING CAREER WITH MATCHROOM →