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.” →

Holly Prentice: Behind The Screen

Holly Prentice: Behind The Screen In many ways, Holly Prentice spends a significant amount of time behind a screen. The rolling cameras of a film set, or the modern-day trend of self-tapes, Prentice had just had another one of those days. Before we connected over Zoom, another recent addition to the world, and another screen … Continue reading Holly Prentice: Behind The Screen →

Taylah Gentzen: “We have a plan, and we’re going to execute it on the night.”

Taylah Gentzen: "We have a plan, and we’re going to execute it on the night." "These are the moments that I stay ready for," the words of the Australian lightweight contender Taylah Gentzen. The 35-year-old will travel to England at the end of the month to take on the recently crowned IBF world lightweight champion, … Continue reading Taylah Gentzen: “We have a plan, and we’re going to execute it on the night.” →

Chloe Watson Returns in March

Chloe Watson Returns in March Just one defeat can often leave a perception that a fighter's career has already peaked. If a fighter suffers two defeats, especially two in a row, the fighting obituary of that particular fighter has probably already been written. Chloe Watson found herself in this position in October. The Birkenhead-fighter had … Continue reading Chloe Watson Returns in March →

Megan Redstall vs. Maiseyrose Courtney Clash on February 15th

Megan Redstall vs. Maiseyrose Courtney Clash on February 15th 'When you have good fights on your own doorstep, why go further afield? Good fighters need good fights with real meaning. I have never understood the obsession with importing fighters from abroad when there are more meaningful fights far closer to home.' These were my words … Continue reading Megan Redstall vs. Maiseyrose Courtney Clash on February 15th →

The FightPost Female Fighter of the Year: Mikaela Mayer

The FightPost Female Fighter of the Year: Mikaela Mayer Mikaela Mayer has had quite the year. Two fights. Two dominant wins. A world champion in two different weight divisions. Mayer is now one fight away from going undisputed at those two weights. Wins over Sandy Ryan and Mary Spencer, and the manner of those victories, … Continue reading The FightPost Female Fighter of the Year: Mikaela Mayer →