Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.”

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” By Matt Elliott Nathan Heaney is a name that will resonate with most boxing fans. A tough competitor who has been involved in some great fights during his 8-year professional career, the current highlight being his brilliant performance against … Continue reading Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Monique Rose Bovino

Beyond The Ropes: Monique Rose Bovino Monique Rose Bovino was born in Sydney twenty-five years ago. The Australian has packed a lot into her young life. A varied career. Bovino could have been a construction engineer. But that wasn’t for her. But boxing was. A routine gym interview was the catalyst for a life in … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Monique Rose Bovino →

Three & Out: Katie Taylor Beats Amanda Serrano Again

Three & Out: Katie Taylor Beats Amanda Serrano Again The third fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano lacked all the fury that made the first two fights so special and memorable. It was technical, conservative, but nonetheless thoroughly absorbing. But the change of pace brought the exact same result. Katie Taylor repeated her previous … Continue reading Three & Out: Katie Taylor Beats Amanda Serrano Again →

Harli Whitwell: A New Beginning

Harli Whitwell: A New Beginning “Harli is a world champion in the making. I believe Harli will go all the way." The words of Johnny Clark earlier this month when he announced the signing of the unbeaten super-featherweight prospect Harli Whitwell. Clark of Top Tier Promotions will co-manage Whitwell with her father, Stephen. A deal … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: A New Beginning →

Beyond The Ropes: Bobby Lee Burns

Beyond The Ropes: Bobby Lee Burns The South Shields-born Bobby Lee Burns is only 22, but she is already making waves in her sport of choice. After just twenty-five amateur fights, Burns is already showing more than enough potential for a golden future in boxing. A two-time National Champion. You sense that is just the … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Bobby Lee Burns →

Jessica Barry: “I just want to entertain. People pay a lot of their hard-earned money to watch us, and I want to entertain them.”

Jessica Barry: “I just want to entertain. People pay a lot of their hard-earned money to watch us, and I want to entertain them.” It seems a familiar story of late. Many a fighter has found a route into boxing from football, a desire to get fitter or a need for something more. Jessica Barry … Continue reading Jessica Barry: “I just want to entertain. People pay a lot of their hard-earned money to watch us, and I want to entertain them.” →

Rachel Lally: “Boxing completely changed my life. I struggled with mental health after losing friends to suicide, and boxing genuinely saved me.”

Rachel Lally: "Boxing completely changed my life. I struggled with mental health after losing friends to suicide, and boxing genuinely saved me." A school teacher by day. A fighter by night. The 30-year-old Rachel Lally wants to inspire both inside and outside of the ring. "I’m a secondary school English teacher. Teaching aligns with my … Continue reading Rachel Lally: “Boxing completely changed my life. I struggled with mental health after losing friends to suicide, and boxing genuinely saved me.” →

Laila Sutton: “I want to climb up the ranks and hopefully reach the pinnacle of female boxing.”

Laila Sutton: "I want to climb up the ranks and hopefully reach the pinnacle of female boxing." The deeper you delve, the more you unearth hidden gems. Women’s boxing has grown significantly in the last ten years or so. It's been a difficult twelve months. But the talent is there to help the female side … Continue reading Laila Sutton: “I want to climb up the ranks and hopefully reach the pinnacle of female boxing.” →

Jay Harris: “It’s been amazing, and you know what? I wouldn’t change anything. It’s been full of ups and downs, but that’s the way it should be.”

Jay Harris: “It’s been amazing, and you know what? I wouldn’t change anything. It’s been full of ups and downs, but that’s the way it should be.” By Matt Elliott As the eyes of the boxing world turned once again towards Riyadh this past weekend, it’s easy to forget, even momentarily, about the landscape that … Continue reading Jay Harris: “It’s been amazing, and you know what? I wouldn’t change anything. It’s been full of ups and downs, but that’s the way it should be.” →

Mae Astbury: “The last 18 months have been a journey of patience, hard work, and perseverance.”

Mae Astbury: "The last 18 months have been a journey of patience, hard work, and perseverance." It was a process that was well beyond the pale. A difficult and long application for a British Boxing Board of Control licence. It went on. And on. Until just a few weeks ago, Mae Astbury finally got the … Continue reading Mae Astbury: “The last 18 months have been a journey of patience, hard work, and perseverance.” →