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Will Crolla: “I thought my world had ended. I was tired. I was flat. But there are no excuses, and I will be back.”

Will Crolla: "I thought my world had ended. I was tired. I was flat. But there are no excuses, and I will be back." The AO Arena in Manchester was virtually deserted when Will Crolla was scouting his surroundings last month. Crolla looked confident. He shadowboxed a little, a fighter seemingly on the rise. An … Continue reading Will Crolla: “I thought my world had ended. I was tired. I was flat. But there are no excuses, and I will be back.” →

Stephanie Simon: “Boxing is hard, and it can be dangerous, but when you’ve had responsibility for the lives of others, well, that’s totally different.”

Stephanie Simon: “Boxing is hard, and it can be dangerous, but when you’ve had responsibility for the lives of others, well, that’s totally different.” By Matt Elliott The world of boxing media can be a wonderful thing at times. Being able to speak with professional athletes who pour their heart and soul into the sport … Continue reading Stephanie Simon: “Boxing is hard, and it can be dangerous, but when you’ve had responsibility for the lives of others, well, that’s totally different.” →

Sammy Worthington: “I’m the champion in waiting, so whatever Katie decides to do, I’m just biding my time until I either fight for the belt or she relinquishes the title. Either way, I’m ready.”

Sammy Worthington: "I’m the champion in waiting, so whatever Katie decides to do, I’m just biding my time until I either fight for the belt or she relinquishes the title. Either way, I’m ready." Sammy Worthington got the biggest victory of her career this past weekend in Detroit, with a hard-earned majority decision over Victoire … Continue reading Sammy Worthington: “I’m the champion in waiting, so whatever Katie decides to do, I’m just biding my time until I either fight for the belt or she relinquishes the title. Either way, I’m ready.” →

Mya Bushell: “Boxing keeps me disciplined.”

Mya Bushell: “Boxing keeps me disciplined." Mya Bushell was born in Bridgend in South Wales twenty years ago. A sporting life that started in rugby has now transitioned into boxing. Bushell is only two years and six fights into her boxing life, but already, she is dreaming of representing her country at the highest level … Continue reading Mya Bushell: “Boxing keeps me disciplined.” →

Anthony Crolla: “I believe Rhiannon Dixon can be a world champion again.”

Anthony Crolla: "I believe Rhiannon Dixon can be a world champion again." "I felt like ordering a pint of bleach in the bar after the fight. That was just how it made me feel." It was the night it went horridly wrong. Rhiannon Dixon was odds-on to defeat Terri Harper in defence of her WBO … Continue reading Anthony Crolla: “I believe Rhiannon Dixon can be a world champion again.” →

Chloe Luby: “I want an Australian title. That is all I have ever wanted.”

Chloe Luby: "I want an Australian title. That is all I have ever wanted." Chloe Luby was born in Townsville, which is described online as a coastal city in north-eastern Queensland, Australia. It's an area that is apparently most famous for the Great Barrier Reef. But the aspiring professional boxer might give her city even … Continue reading Chloe Luby: “I want an Australian title. That is all I have ever wanted.” →

Jasmine Artiga: “I find myself even hungrier and more determined to prove why I am the world champion, and it’s time to show the world I am not going anywhere.”

Jasmine Artiga: "I find myself even hungrier and more determined to prove why I am the world champion, and it’s time to show the world I am not going anywhere." It was the moment of truth for Jasmine Artiga in March. A long-awaited world title opportunity against Regina Chavez. After ten hard rounds at the … Continue reading Jasmine Artiga: “I find myself even hungrier and more determined to prove why I am the world champion, and it’s time to show the world I am not going anywhere.” →

Stevie Morgan: “Holly Holm is a legend of two sports. It would be an honour to share the ring with her.”

Stevie Morgan: "Holly Holm is a legend of two sports. It would be an honour to share the ring with her." Earlier this month, Stevie Morgan had fight number twenty. The Florida-native recorded her eighteenth victory when she stopped Crystal Garcia Nova of the Dominican Republic in two rounds. A win that earned Morgan the … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “Holly Holm is a legend of two sports. It would be an honour to share the ring with her.” →

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.” →