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." 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 "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." "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.” 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.”
Beyond The Ropes: Ebony Leigh Jones The Barnsley-born Ebony Leigh Jones started in dance. A move to karate followed before she found boxing. Jones is now a two-weight National Champion and she competed in the 2022 World Youth Championships. There are thoughts of turning professional. At 19, it's fair to say that she is only … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Ebony Leigh Jones
Rhiannon Dixon: On Reflection The pre-fight narrative and pre-fight odds indicated that Rhiannon Dixon would lose to Terri Harper on Saturday in Sheffield. But the script wasn't followed, and both fighters now have their immediate career trajectories changed as a result. In simple terms, Harper just knew a little too much for a fighter still … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: On Reflection
Shona Whitwell & Gemma Richardson: What they started, they should have been allowed to finish. The defeat Amy Broadhurst suffered today in the final Olympic qualifier at the hands of the Korean fighter Yeonji Oh has ended not only Broadhurst's last lingering hope of making the Paris Olympics, but also a highly controversial period for … Continue reading Shona Whitwell & Gemma Richardson: What they started, they should have been allowed to finish.
Chantelle Cameron Signs With Frank Warren Chantelle Cameron has, in many ways, seeked pastures new in recent times. That heartbreaking loss to Katie Taylor in their rematch last November prompted Cameron to ring the changes in her inner circle. The decision to switch trainers might have come with some element of surprise. But the decision … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron Signs With Frank Warren
Nicola Hopewell Wins The Commonwealth Flyweight Title On Saturday night, at the second of asking Nicola Hopewell became a Commonwealth champion. A new weight brought the rewards at the Magna Centre in Rotherham on the latest GBM Sports show in a fight that left both title challengers with blood on their features at the end … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell Wins The Commonwealth Flyweight Title
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