Beyond The Ropes: Kayla Iwikau I first contacted Kayla Iwikau over two years ago about the possibility of telling her story. Scheduling issues prevented the interview from taking place as planned in 2022, so as sometimes happens, the interview was put on ice. We kept in touch, and the intention was always to do the … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Kayla Iwikau
Stevie Morgan: "I am back in the win column." The last time Stevie Morgan fought was a bittersweet moment. It was a beyond-high-profile fight against Amanda Serrano, the showcase fight that Morgan had dreamed of. But it ended before it had really got started. Serrano stopped her in the second round. The Puerto Rican moved … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “I am back in the win column.”
Chantelle Cameron: "I'm the only person to have a win over Katie, and we still haven't settled who the better fighter is." It does seem a pivotal few days for the careers of Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano, and Chantelle Cameron. Taylor, the undisputed world super-lightweight champion, will undoubtedly fight one of her great rivals next. … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “I’m the only person to have a win over Katie, and we still haven’t settled who the better fighter is.”
Siobhan Haley: "I want to be a world champion, and hopefully, undisputed. But I also want to inspire the younger generation that will come through and show the other girls that they can do it too." It had been a beyond day of excessive travel for Siobhan Haley. The previous few days had seen the … Continue reading Siobhan Haley: “I want to be a world champion, and hopefully, undisputed. But I also want to inspire the younger generation that will come through and show the other girls that they can do it too.”
Sian O'Toole: "I know that I have the talent to become a world champion." "I'd been through so many sports in my life. Dancing, Irish Dancing, Hockey, and Football, but I never really found something that I liked. I was always competitive, and no matter what I did, I always wanted to win," the words … Continue reading Sian O’Toole: “I know that I have the talent to become a world champion.”
Natasha Jonas: "I was prepared to go to America last year to fight Mikaela. We'd agreed on it last time, so I have no issue with going over there to fight her." Although the rematch is not yet confirmed, Mikaela Mayer and Sandy Ryan look set to run back that titanic fight from September of … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “I was prepared to go to America last year to fight Mikaela. We’d agreed on it last time, so I have no issue with going over there to fight her.”
Mae Astbury: "I want to be the best fighter that I can." Mae Astbury was seemingly always destined to have a sporting career of some description. Her formative years included spells in gymnastics, dance, hockey, basketball, and athletics. There was even a time when she competed in powerlifting. A sport that she found during those … Continue reading Mae Astbury: “I want to be the best fighter that I can.”
Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron: Unfinished Business Within seconds of Katie Taylor exacting sweet revenge over Chantelle Cameron in November 2023, there was that lingering feeling that it was still very much unfinished business, despite some clearly hoping, that is exactly how it would stay. As of right now, it still very much remains that … Continue reading Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron: Unfinished Business
Megan Redstall: "I want my name to be in the mix alongside Emma Dolan, Lauren Parker, and Shannon Ryan." It was supposed to be an early Christmas present for Megan Redstall. The biggest fight of her life was only days away. Emma Dolan was due to defend her Commonwealth super-flyweight title against Redstall last month … Continue reading Megan Redstall: “I want my name to be in the mix alongside Emma Dolan, Lauren Parker, and Shannon Ryan.”
Beyond The Ropes: The Curious Case of Women’s Boxing Women's boxing has struggled somewhat in 2024. Momentum has stalled. The whispers of discontent amongst various inactive fighters have only grown louder with each passing month. There are exceptions, of course, but fight purses remain low. Incredibly low for some. Winning and defending a world title … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: The Curious Case of Women’s Boxing
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