Mikaela Mayer Signs With Most Valuable Promotions The three-division world champion Mikaela Mayer has made a significant move in her career. Mayer has put pen to paper and joined the Jake Paul revolution of women’s boxing, and signed with Most Valuable Promotions. Mayer has been a free agent since earlier this year after her Top … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer Signs With Most Valuable Promotions
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A Boxing Memory: Maria Cecilia Roman vs. Ebanie Bridges
A Boxing Memory: Maria Cecilia Roman vs. Ebanie Bridges It was her moment of truth. Her second opportunity at winning a world title and completing a quite remarkable story. The one-time bodybuilder who switched to boxing late in her life. There was always an interest in martial arts. A black belt in karate, before switching … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Maria Cecilia Roman vs. Ebanie Bridges
A Boxing Memory: Chantelle Cameron vs. Katie Taylor 1
A Boxing Memory: Chantelle Cameron vs. Katie Taylor 1 It was the emotional long-awaited homecoming for Katie Taylor. Finally, a return home. The first time the Irish hero had fought on home soil as a professional prize fighter. But her opponent had long chased a fight with Taylor. It was her moment of truth, and … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Chantelle Cameron vs. Katie Taylor 1
Shanell Dargan: Beyond The Ropes
Shanell Dargan: Beyond The Ropes The recent win over Shannon O’Connell in Sydney extended the win-streak of Shanell Dargan to six, and moves her ever-closer to a shot at a world title. O'Connell announced her retirement after being stopped in the 2nd round of their bantamweight fight on Thursday, but for Dargan, her career is … Continue reading Shanell Dargan: Beyond The Ropes
Beyond The Ropes: Jade Pearce
Beyond The Ropes: Jade Pearce Jade Pearce will have fight number four in April at the Rainton Arena. The first fight of 2026, a year that the highly-rated super-featherweight prospect will hope puts her firmly into title contention. After an injury hit amateur career, Pearce turned professional last year and managed three fights and three … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Jade Pearce
Monique Bovino: “Working internationally this year is my goal, and I believe it is going to happen.”
Monique Bovino: "Working internationally this year is my goal, and I believe it is going to happen.” In many ways, the life of Monique Bovino is beyond hectic. An early start for the day job. Flying over Australia, literally. The early hours spent in a helicopter reporting on the weather for an Australian network. But … Continue reading Monique Bovino: “Working internationally this year is my goal, and I believe it is going to happen.”
Nina Hughes: “I could be 50, and I would still beat Shannon Courtenay.”
Nina Hughes: "I could be 50, and I would still beat Shannon Courtenay." Nina Hughes is safely in retirement. Or is she? The former WBA world bantamweight champion last fought in May of 2025, a six-round points victory over Nicholine Achieng. It was a fight that brought Hughes back into the win column after back-to-back … Continue reading Nina Hughes: “I could be 50, and I would still beat Shannon Courtenay.”
Beyond The Ropes: Francesca Hennessy
Beyond The Ropes: Francesca Hennessy It was incredibly hard-earned. An opponent who came with plenty of ambition. Highly ranked. Unbeaten. Ellie Bouttell left her adopted home in China and very nearly upset the upward trajectory of Francesca Hennessy. Bouttell was always a danger. Her resume told us that. Written off by many. The pre-fight odds … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Francesca Hennessy
Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London
Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London Francesca Hennessy survived the toughest test of her young career on Saturday night when she beat Ellie Bouttell by a majority decision at the Copper Box Arena live on BBC Two. It was a desperately close call for Hennessy, and the previously unbeaten Bouttell pushed her … Continue reading Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London
Ellie Bouttell: “I rate Fran very highly. I am excited to fight her.”
Ellie Bouttell: "I rate Fran very highly. I am excited to fight her." Ellie Bouttell is about to have the biggest fight of her career to date. The Nottinghamshire-born 29-year-old will travel to the Copper Box Arena in London this Saturday to take on the unbeaten Francesca Hennessy in a final eliminator for the WBC … Continue reading Ellie Bouttell: “I rate Fran very highly. I am excited to fight her.”









