Tiah-Mai Ayton: Star Potential There is a fine line between arrogance and confidence. Many cross it. Never to return. I could also add that there is an even finer line between confidence and delusion. The fight game usually has a unique, painful way of sending you back to reality. Tiah-Mai Ayton is only 20. She … Continue reading Tiah-Mai Ayton: Star Potential
Shona Whitwell & Amy Andrew Set For December At The York Hall In a clash of unbeaten fighters, Shona Whitwell and Amy Andrew will clash for the vacant WBO European featherweight title at the York Hall in London on a Top Tier card. After a somewhat slow start to her professional career, Whitwell (4-0) is … Continue reading Shona Whitwell & Amy Andrew Set For December At The York Hall
Caroline Pearce: "It's a passion. It doesn't feel like work. I'm just grateful to be still in the game and getting to cover some incredible events." It's been four years since I last spoke to Caroline Pearce. The former athlete who also dabbled in the world of bobsleigh. Pearce was also a Gladiator, playing Ice … Continue reading Caroline Pearce: “It’s a passion. It doesn’t feel like work. I’m just grateful to be still in the game and getting to cover some incredible events.”
Emma Dolan vs. Shannon Ryan: A Rematch That Ticks Every Box Sometimes a fight just makes sense. For both fighters. The rematch between Emma Dolan and Shannon Ryan is one such fight. Dolan and Ryan will rematch on October 24th in Sheffield on a Matchroom card headlined by Dalton Smith defending his WBC world super-lightweight … Continue reading Emma Dolan vs. Shannon Ryan: A Rematch That Ticks Every Box
Claressa Shields: Beyond The Ropes The next phase in the career of Claressa Shields will begin on Saturday night in Atlanta, Georgia. The heavyweight run, which brought her yet more undisputed honours, will be put on ice, while the American drops back down to middleweight in search of the superfights. Kaye Scott will be the … Continue reading Claressa Shields: Beyond The Ropes
Dina Thorslund: Beyond The Ropes It was always somewhat perplexing that the odds were close. Even more surprising was that so many people thought that Cherneka Johnson would beat Dina Thorslund on Saturday night in Florida in their showdown for the undisputed world bantamweight titles. That is not being disrespectful to Johnson. The Australian is … Continue reading Dina Thorslund: Beyond The Ropes
Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Desley Robinson vs. Tamm Thibeault Tonight in Orlando, Florida, we could see the crowning of a potential superstar. It could also be a case of a blue-chip prospect being pushed far too soon. The former elite amateur Tamm Thibeault (4-0) will look to cement her position in the pro ranks … Continue reading Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Desley Robinson vs. Tamm Thibeault
Ginny Fuchs: Beyond The Ropes It was always going to be a tough ask. Even Ginny Fuchs probably didn't realise how much of a challenge it would be. Fuchs (4-1) hadn't fought since August 2024. A split-decision victory over Adelaida Ruiz that earned Fuchs the WBC interim super-flyweight title. A gruesome thumb sustained in that … Continue reading Ginny Fuchs: Beyond The Ropes
Mae Astbury: Beyond The Ropes Defeat is a bitter pill to swallow for any fighter. At any stage of a career, it can be a devastating setback. But it can also make a fighter. With lessons learned, a fighter can regroup and come back stronger than before. Mae Astbury will hope that she falls into … Continue reading Mae Astbury: Beyond The Ropes
Gemma Richardson: Beyond The Ropes Boxing is all about timing. Taking the right fight at the right time. It matters all the way through the sport, but probably even more so for an up-and-coming prospect. Gemma Richardson will hope she has picked the right moment to roll the dice in her career later this month. … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: Beyond The Ropes
