Requiem for a Heavyweight: The never-ending career of Danny Williams

Requiem for a Heavyweight: The never-ending career of Danny Williams By Garry White The Tondi 17 Boxing Hall, Tallinn; Ramazan Njala Sports Palace, Albania; Panther Gym, Cologne; or the Arena Riga. What do they all have in common? I’ll tell you. They are all places where former heavyweight champion of Britain, the Commonwealth, and one-time … Continue reading Requiem for a Heavyweight: The never-ending career of Danny Williams

Jasmina Zapotoczna: Europe & Beyond

Jasmina Zapotoczna: Europe & Beyond After coming off the two biggest wins of her career, Jasmina Zapotoczna would have expected the phone to ring with plenty of offers. Residing in a deep weight division full of potential opponents on her doorstep, her expectations would have appeared to be seemingly endless. But Zapotoczna has been kept … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: Europe & Beyond

Kaye Scott: “I won the fight.”

Kaye Scott: "I won the fight." Judges are paid to render the correct decision. Many will argue, with much justification, that they don't. The word subjective is often thrown around to mask extremely poor officiating and sheer incompetence. Or much worse. Kaye Scott firmly believes that she was the victim of daylight robbery in her … Continue reading Kaye Scott: “I won the fight.”

Behind The Ropes: Maiseyrose Courtney

Behind The Ropes: Maiseyrose Courtney "I've been offered a lot for my work, but never everything," was an immortal line uttered by Yul Brynner in that classic western, The Magnificent Seven. This iconic line was shamelessly borrowed and used again in the inferior 2016 remake, which starred Denzel Washington in the lead role. Away from … Continue reading Behind The Ropes: Maiseyrose Courtney

Lilyella Craw-Seaman: “I have missed fighting. There is no other feeling like it.”

Lilyella Craw-Seaman: "I have missed fighting. There is no other feeling like it." Lilyella Craw-Seaman last fought in late 2021. A third-round stoppage victory over Klaudia Vigh in Norwich moved Craw-Seaman to 2-0 in the professional ranks. The usual boxing politics have been in play since the win over Vigh, but finally, fight number three … Continue reading Lilyella Craw-Seaman: “I have missed fighting. There is no other feeling like it.”

Big Fight Preview: Shannon Ryan vs. Chloe Watson

Big Fight Preview: Shannon Ryan vs. Chloe Watson There is much to like about Friday night's super-flyweight showdown between Shannon Ryan and Chloe Watson at the iconic York Hall. A domestic dust-up that has real and significant world title implications. The winner will move to within touching distance of that elusive opportunity on the world … Continue reading Big Fight Preview: Shannon Ryan vs. Chloe Watson

Kloe Freeman: “Just because I am a boxer does not mean I am not academic.”

Kloe Freeman: "Just because I am a boxer does not mean I am not academic." It is a life and, therefore, a boxing career that is still very much in its infancy. But there is real hope and belief that Kloe Freeman could reach the very pinnacle of the amateur ranks. Like many, Freeman has … Continue reading Kloe Freeman: “Just because I am a boxer does not mean I am not academic.”

Mikaela Mayer: “I am so wanting the stoppage for sure. I do have the ability to get Mary Spencer out of there.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I am so wanting the stoppage for sure. I do have the ability to get Mary Spencer out of there." Mikaela Mayer will head to Montreal on October 30th to challenge Mary Spencer for her WBA super-welterweight title. The fight will give Mayer the opportunity to become a three-division world champion. Mayer was … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I am so wanting the stoppage for sure. I do have the ability to get Mary Spencer out of there.”

Linn Sandström: The Hunt For Flyweight Gold Begins

Linn Sandström: The Hunt For Flyweight Gold Begins The Linn Sandström story has always been one of perseverance and an incredible work ethic. A new chapter has begun, and one that Sandström hopes will end with a world flyweight title. Many would have walked away from the sport after the underwhelming start Sandström made to … Continue reading Linn Sandström: The Hunt For Flyweight Gold Begins

Hannah Robinson: Moving Into The Title Picture

Hannah Robinson: Moving Into The Title Picture It's fight number five this weekend for Hannah Robinson, when she faces Beccy Ferguson at the Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, looking to build on the best win of her professional career to date last time out. In June, Georgia Klein was an unbeaten fighter who came with plenty … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: Moving Into The Title Picture