Miranda Davies: "Boxing has helped save me through some tough times." Miranda Davies was once a county standard runner. Like many, she fell into boxing by chance. Davies has overcome much adversity in her life. A fighter in many ways. The 31-year-old was born in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Davies was always likely to have a life … Continue reading Miranda Davies: “Boxing has helped save me through some tough times.”
Beyond The Ropes: Elisha & Mackensie Walton One family. Two fighters. This is the story of the fighting twins. The 14-year-old twin sisters have got thirty-one fights between them. Elisha, with sixteen fights. Mackensie has had one fight less. Where were you born? We were born in Middlesbrough at the James Cook Hospital. We were … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Elisha & Mackensie Walton
Beyond The Ropes: Jasmine Poole Jasmine Poole comes from a family with a high-level sporting background. It was perhaps always somewhat inevitable that the 24-year-old would follow in her parent's footsteps. And she has. Poole is now thirty-four fights and multiple honours into her boxing career. There are dreams of competing on the Commonwealth and … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Jasmine Poole
Michael Conlan: “You need to leave the past in the past and move forward." By Garry White “It’s a very hard game. When I lose, I lose in front of millions of people around the world. Fuck me, it’s not nice. People throw rubbish at you, and they do and say things that leave you … Continue reading Michael Conlan: “You need to leave the past in the past and move forward.”
Carlagh Peake: "My dream would be to compete in the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028 and then hopefully turn over and become a world champion." The Dublin-born Carlagh Peake has big dreams. A desire to compete at the next Olympics. Dreams of winning a world title as a professional. Peake has medals at … Continue reading Carlagh Peake: “My dream would be to compete in the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028 and then hopefully turn over and become a world champion.”
‘Del Boy’ Hillman Fetches It in Last-minute Tolworth Six-RounderBy Garry White “Big respect for Ricky [Leach] for stepping up and making sure we still had a show,” comments an appreciative Martin Hillman, on his Chatham-based opponent taking their Black Box-promoted fight at barely 48 hours’ notice. Hillman had been due to step in with former Indian bantamweight champion, Sandeep … Continue reading ‘Del Boy’ Hillman Fetches It in Last-minute Tolworth Six-Rounder
Beyond The Ropes: Hannah Robinson After a highly successful amateur career, Hannah Robinson made the move into the world of professional boxing in 2024. It was a year that brought two fights and plenty of frustration. But on April 19th, after an extended absence, Robinson will finally return to the ring, with a new team … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Hannah Robinson
Beyond The Ropes: Katie Riddle It's been nearly a year since I last spoke to Katie Riddle. The Australian was hoping to have her second professional fight in June, but a lingering ankle injury was a potential obstacle to that goal. Riddle was undergoing extensive rehabilitation, hoping to avoid having surgery on her troublesome ankle. … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Katie Riddle
Chloe Dunn: “My long-term goals are going to the Olympics and boxing for GB, then turning pro and winning a world title.” The Sheffield-born Chloe Dunn already has two National titles to her name. A young starlet who is aiming high. Very high. At just 15, Dunn is only just getting started. But already, her … Continue reading Chloe Dunn: “My long-term goals are going to the Olympics and boxing for GB, then turning pro and winning a world title.”
Beyond The Ropes: Jasmine Artiga On March 22nd, Jasmine Artiga will enter the biggest fight of her career to date. After thirteen fights, Artiga heads to California to take on Regina Chavez with the WBA super-flyweight title on the line. “I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, and I am of Cuban descent," Artiga … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Jasmine Artiga
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