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
Sian O'Toole: "I’ve spent my whole life fighting for this dream, and I’m going to keep fighting for it." Sian O'Toole last fought in July 2025. A successful defence of her Midlands Area featherweight title against Doina Costin in Wolverhampton. It should have been the catalyst for more. A fighter who had aspirations of fighting … Continue reading Sian O’Toole: “I’ve spent my whole life fighting for this dream, and I’m going to keep fighting for it.”
Zinnat Ferdous: "Boxing makes me a more driven and disciplined person." I'm a little too old to understand how algorithms work. Actually, that's a lie; I am way too old. But occasionally they do throw up some rare gems. The story of Zinnat Ferdous is one such gem. Last month, those pesky algorithms led me … Continue reading Zinnat Ferdous: “Boxing makes me a more driven and disciplined person.”
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.”
Gemma Brodie: "I did thousands of rounds of sparring, and I really miss it. I would love to be part of that life again." Women’s boxing is in a completely different place than it was twenty years ago. Seeing girls in a boxing gym isn't a rarity anymore. It's now the norm. If they want … Continue reading Gemma Brodie: “I did thousands of rounds of sparring, and I really miss it. I would love to be part of that life again.”
Mikaela Mayer: "I want Chantelle next. Let's finish what we started." It was another night of disappointment on UK soil for Mikaela Mayer. A third straight defeat in world title fights in England. What happened previously in London and Liverpool occurred again in Birmingham on Saturday night against Chantelle Cameron in their world super-welterweight unification … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I want Chantelle next. Let’s finish what we started.”
Melissa Takimoglu: "I am having the best time ever. It's so much fun." Life never stops for Melissa Takimoglu. The relentless grind of another fight week for the 24/7 publicist was about to begin. Another big show to navigate. A stable of fighters to safeguard over a never-ending week of non-stop media obligations. "I live … Continue reading Melissa Takimoglu: “I am having the best time ever. It’s so much fun.”
Kaye Scott: "I want to win the fight. I am going in there to fight and to keep my belts." "Some people look at the odds. I look at the opportunity." It's that quote from Kaye Scott that says many things. This weekend in Atlanta, Georgia, Kaye Scott defends her WBC and WBA world middleweight … Continue reading Kaye Scott: “I want to win the fight. I am going in there to fight and to keep my belts.”
Shelby Lee: "I am very happy with what I did in my amateur career. I achieved quite a lot, and I am ready to do that as a pro." The professional ranks will get a little deeper in the coming months. Another elite female talent will be making her professional debut before the year ends. … Continue reading Shelby Lee: “I am very happy with what I did in my amateur career. I achieved quite a lot, and I am ready to do that as a pro.”
Shona Whitwell: "If Harli and I could get on the same show, that would be unreal." In April, Shona Whitwell impressively moved to 3-0 when she stopped Joanna Fraszczak in the 6th and final round of their fight in Northampton. It was her second consecutive inside-the-distance victory. After a slow start to her professional career, … Continue reading Shona Whitwell: “If Harli and I could get on the same show, that would be unreal.”
