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Megan Redstall: “I think Fran Hennessy and I would make for such an exciting British title clash.”

Megan Redstall: "I think Fran Hennessy and I would make for such an exciting British title clash." Megan Redstall should have the opportunity to challenge for the vacant Commonwealth bantamweight title at the end of November. But when her opponent, Laura Pain, pulled out of the fight in fight week, Redstall had to settle for … Continue reading Megan Redstall: “I think Fran Hennessy and I would make for such an exciting British title clash.” →

Chloe Watson: Liverpool & Beyond

Chloe Watson: Liverpool & Beyond Chloe Watson gets a hometown gig this weekend when she starts the process of getting herself back into the title picture. Watson heads to the Grand Central Hall, Liverpool, on Sunday, hoping to stem the tide of two consecutive defeats that have halted all her previous career momentum. Klaudia Ferenczi … Continue reading Chloe Watson: Liverpool & Beyond →

Ben Whittaker: A New Beginning

Ben Whittaker: A New Beginning It is, in many ways, a new beginning for Ben Whittaker tonight. The sometimes polarising fighter starts his working relationship with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing in Birmingham against Benjamin Gavazi. The German has an impressive 19-1 record, but closer inspection tells us the 48th-ranked light-heavyweight according to Boxrec, will … Continue reading Ben Whittaker: A New Beginning →

Beyond The Ropes: Rubi Smallwood

Beyond The Ropes: Rubi Smallwood Just a few short months ago, Rubi Smallwood was flying in her sport of choice. A thriving boxing career that had already accumulated three national titles. But in September, the 18-year-old suddenly had a bigger fight on her hands. Smallwood was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, which left her temporarily paralysed. … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Rubi Smallwood →

Frazer Clarke: “The best part of my career is coming up. I wouldn’t say no to any fight.” 

Frazer Clarke: "The best part of my career is coming up. I wouldn't say no to any fight."      Fight Week has been a long time coming for Frazer Clarke. We last saw Clarke inside a boxing ring in April when he blitzed Ebenezer Tetteh inside a round in Birmingham. Clarke should have returned … Continue reading Frazer Clarke: “The best part of my career is coming up. I wouldn’t say no to any fight.”  →

Jade Pearce: Kirsty Hill & Beyond

Jade Pearce: Kirsty Hill & Beyond After just two professional fights, Jade Pearce gets a step-up in opposition this weekend when she takes on the reigning Commonwealth super-featherweight champion, Kirsty Hill, over six rounds in Newark. Pearce impressed immensely on her professional debut earlier this year when she blew away the Icelandic import Valgerdur Gudsteinsdottir … Continue reading Jade Pearce: Kirsty Hill & Beyond →

Ginny Fuchs: “I want people to know that I have been ready. That is misinformation. I have been ready to go.”

Ginny Fuchs: "I want people to know that I have been ready. That is misinformation. I have been ready to go." When Ginny Fuchs ended the unbeaten record of Adelaida Maria Ruiz nearly fourteen months ago and captured the WBC interim super-flyweight bauble in the process, it would seem to indicate that the stop-start career … Continue reading Ginny Fuchs: “I want people to know that I have been ready. That is misinformation. I have been ready to go.” →

Megan Redstall: The Commonwealth Title & Beyond

Megan Redstall: The Commonwealth Title & Beyond Megan Redstall started the year with big ambitions. A scheduled fight with Emma Dolan for the Commonwealth super-flyweight title had recently fallen by the wayside, but the unbeaten prospect had remained steadfast in her belief that an opportunity to fight for a major title would eventually come her … Continue reading Megan Redstall: The Commonwealth Title & Beyond →