Mikaela Mayer: “I am so wanting the stoppage for sure. I do have the ability to get Mary Spencer out of there.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I am so wanting the stoppage for sure. I do have the ability to get Mary Spencer out of there." Mikaela Mayer will head to Montreal on October 30th to challenge Mary Spencer for her WBA super-welterweight title. The fight will give Mayer the opportunity to become a three-division world champion. Mayer was … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I am so wanting the stoppage for sure. I do have the ability to get Mary Spencer out of there.”

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.”

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.”

Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: “I would love to find out what I have inside of me. I would love to be pushed to that level and see just how good I can be.” 

Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: "I would love to find out what I have inside of me. I would love to be pushed to that level and see just how good I can be."  Like that old famous line Tom Hanks uttered all those years ago in that classic 1994 film, interviewing someone for the first time, … Continue reading Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: “I would love to find out what I have inside of me. I would love to be pushed to that level and see just how good I can be.” 

Linn Sandström: A New Beginning

Linn Sandström: A New Beginning Jasmine Artiga proved far too much for Linn Sandström on Saturday night in Florida. Artiga impressively overwhelmed Sandström inside three largely one-sided rounds to retain her WBA world super-flyweight title. Despite being the pre-fight betting favourite, it was perhaps a little easier than many suspected it would be for Artiga. … Continue reading Linn Sandström: A New Beginning

Under The Radar: Maiseyrose Courtney

Under The Radar: Maiseyrose Courtney There are many fighters who don’t get the recognition or the promotion that they deserve. In simple terms, fighters who deserve a bigger push. They could be an up-and-coming undefeated prospect. A fighter who has suffered a few early career defeats, but their resume hides a fighter who deserves a … Continue reading Under The Radar: Maiseyrose Courtney

Mikaela Mayer: “I want to beat Mary Spencer and take her belt and become a three-division world champion, and then drop back to 147 and get that fight done with Lauren Price.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I want to beat Mary Spencer and take her belt and become a three-division world champion, and then drop back to 147 and get that fight done with Lauren Price." Mikaela Mayer has been in a state of limbo since March, when she emphatically removed all doubt in that beyond intense rivalry with … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I want to beat Mary Spencer and take her belt and become a three-division world champion, and then drop back to 147 and get that fight done with Lauren Price.”

Mary Spencer: “I think there is a very good chance I can stop Mikaela Mayer.”

Mary Spencer: "I think there is a very good chance I can stop Mikaela Mayer." "I am extremely excited," the opening words of Mary Spencer." The reigning WBA super-welterweight champion has landed the biggest fight of her career on October 30th in Montreal against the current WBO world welterweight champion Mikaela Mayer. "Sometimes, it's hard … Continue reading Mary Spencer: “I think there is a very good chance I can stop Mikaela Mayer.”

Mary Spencer: “I want to fight Claressa Shields.”

Mary Spencer: "I want to fight Claressa Shields." Mary Spencer is a former Olympian and a three-time world amateur champion. Fighting, in some way, shape, or form, has been a constant for the Canadian. But her manner hides it well. Thoughtful and precise with her words. A calming demeanour that hides plenty. "I always like … Continue reading Mary Spencer: “I want to fight Claressa Shields.”