Gemma Richardson: The Next Step It's another fight week for Gemma Richardson. It's her first ten-rounder. Her first title opportunity. Another little step on a road which could lead to world titles. Richardson (5-0) fights the experienced Canadian Carolyn Redmond (9-2) this weekend at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle. The vacant WBO International super-lightweight … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: The Next Step
Top Tier Gem: Shauna Browne & Jade Burden Deliver Something Special There was a lot to like about Sunday night's Top Tier main event between Shauna Browne and Jade Burden. The fact that Johnny Clark yet again gave women’s boxing a headline slot should be applauded. Clark was rewarded with something special. Browne and Burden … Continue reading Top Tier Gem: Shauna Browne & Jade Burden Deliver Something Special
Gemma Richardson: "I am excited to do my first ten-rounder." In August, Gemma Richardson made her second appearance on an MVP show, and extended her unbeaten start to her professional career. Richardson won every one of the six rounds against the vastly more experienced Kirstie Bavington. A 60-54 points decision allowed the former amateur star … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: “I am excited to do my first ten-rounder.”
Fabio Wardley: Beyond The Ropes Fabio Wardley has achieved much, if not all, of his unlikely success on his unshakable self-belief. A firm conviction that no matter how hard it gets inside a boxing ring, he will find what he needs to pull off a remarkable victory. Even in that incredibly brutal first fight with … Continue reading Fabio Wardley: Beyond The Ropes
Daylight Robbery: Michael Gomez Jnr Denied a Deserved Victory on Saturday Night Robbery is an overused term in boxing. It's thrown around far too easily. A close fight doesn't constitute a fighter being denied a rightful victory. But at the O2 Arena on Saturday night, we saw a heavy dose of daylight robbery. Michael Gomez … Continue reading Daylight Robbery: Michael Gomez Jnr Denied a Deserved Victory on Saturday Night
Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Two Rounds Fabio Wardley (20-2-1) badly needed a good start in his much-anticipated rematch against Daniel Dubois (24-3) on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London. Sadly for him, it didn't come. In truth, it couldn't have started any worse for him. Dubois landed one almighty right hand … Continue reading Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Two Rounds
Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Their first fight was either highly entertaining or deeply uncomfortable. Your viewpoint is largely dependent on whether your mind is focused on the here and now. Or what will come further down the line. Eleven rounds that will undoubtedly take its toll on both the … Continue reading Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley: Big Fight Preview & Prediction
Christina Desmond: History & More Christina Desmond and Louise Creaven created a little slice of history in Cork on Friday night. The first-ever all-Irish title fight on the female side of the sport. It was Desmond who left the ring as the BUI Irish super-lightweight champion courtesy of unanimous scorecards of 99-92, 99-91, and 99-91. … Continue reading Christina Desmond: History & More
Mary Koller: "I would love to be a world champion." "It was a lot of fun," Mary Koller says of her professional debut. Earlier this month in Oklahoma, Koller stopped Sharina Allsbrook in just sixty seconds. A maiden ring walk in the pro ranks that couldn't have gone any better for the 31-year-old American. Koller … Continue reading Mary Koller: “I would love to be a world champion.”
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
