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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.” →

Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That’s what keeps me going.”

Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That's what keeps me going." Jasmina Zapotoczna was a more than interested spectator earlier this month in Barnsley. Callum Simpson, her friend and stablemate, survived two early knockdowns to stop Ivan Zucco at his beloved Oakwell Stadium to win … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That’s what keeps me going.” →

Stephen Smith: “Jade Jones is doing really well. She is making massive improvements.”

Stephen Smith: "Jade Jones is doing really well. She is making massive improvements." In March, Jade Jones announced that she was leaving the world of taekwondo behind. The retirement call probably wasn't that surprising, but when she made public her intention to try her hand at boxing, that would have surprised many. “Boxing just excites … Continue reading Stephen Smith: “Jade Jones is doing really well. She is making massive improvements.” →

Sienna Murray: “I want to keep winning everything and hopefully get selected for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Sienna Murray: "I want to keep winning everything and hopefully get selected for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Sienna Murray is only three years into her boxing career. But already there are a plethora of titles to her name. There are hopes of qualifying for the Los Angeles Olympics. Murray is beyond confident that … Continue reading Sienna Murray: “I want to keep winning everything and hopefully get selected for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. →

Beyond The Ropes: Charlie Sutton

Beyond The Ropes: Charlie Sutton It was perhaps always inevitable that the Bristol-born Charlie Sutton would find her way into some kind of career in a fighting environment. There were brief flirtations in the world of dance. But her calling lay elsewhere. "I started off with kickboxing when I was 4 years old," Sutton told … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Charlie Sutton →

Mae Astbury: “It was an unforgettable night that has marked the beginning of my journey in professional boxing.”

Mae Astbury: "It was an unforgettable night that has marked the beginning of my journey in professional boxing." In many ways, it was a long time coming. A seemingly never-ending process to get a British Boxing Board of Control licence. It took time. Too much time, in truth. But Mae Astbury kept the faith, and … Continue reading Mae Astbury: “It was an unforgettable night that has marked the beginning of my journey in professional boxing.” →

All Doubt Removed: Mikaela Mayer Beats Sandy Ryan Again

All Doubt Removed: Mikaela Mayer Beats Sandy Ryan Again "I wanted to kick her ass, and I did." Mikaela Mayer Mikaela Mayer removed all doubt on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Sandy Ryan said she fought with anger and emotion in September, but in many ways, that was missing in the highly anticipated rematch. Mayer … Continue reading All Doubt Removed: Mikaela Mayer Beats Sandy Ryan Again →

Nina Hughes: “If that’s the end, then that’s the end. But if there is another big fight out there, I would take it.”     

Nina Hughes: "If that's the end, then that's the end. But if there is another big fight out there, I would take it."     "I keep beating myself up because everything I practised in the gym I didn't do in the fight." The opening words of Nina Hughes just a few days removed from her … Continue reading Nina Hughes: “If that’s the end, then that’s the end. But if there is another big fight out there, I would take it.”      →

Jordan Barker-Porter: “I just want to have some fun, ideally win a title, and ultimately, just be happy.”

Jordan Barker-Porter: “I just want to have some fun, ideally win a title, and ultimately, just be happy.” By Matt Elliott 2024 was a busy year for Jordan Barker-Porter. As well as fighting on three occasions, she opened a new gym, launched a 12-week fitness journal, and even found time to grow her social media … Continue reading Jordan Barker-Porter: “I just want to have some fun, ideally win a title, and ultimately, just be happy.” →