Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: “I’ve always believed I will win a world title. It can and will happen.”

Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: "I’ve always believed I will win a world title. It can and will happen." I last spoke to Catharine Ritsuko Aiura in August. The American lightweight hopeful turned professional in 2023, and she had managed to stay unbeaten in five fights. But there had been certain frustrations along the way. Aiura wanted … Continue reading Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: “I’ve always believed I will win a world title. It can and will happen.” →

Megan Payne: “I just want to do the best that I can and win a few belts. I want to push myself and go as far as I can.”

Megan Payne: "I just want to do the best that I can and win a few belts. I want to push myself and go as far as I can." Women's boxing needs depth. It's getting there. Not fast enough. But it's getting there. For me, the more the merrier. On April 25th at the York … Continue reading Megan Payne: “I just want to do the best that I can and win a few belts. I want to push myself and go as far as I can.” →

Lia Lewandowski: “I’m ready to come back better than before.”

Lia Lewandowski: "I’m ready to come back better than before." Lia Lewandowski was cruising along in her boxing career. The super-flyweight prospect turned professional in 2024 and was unbeaten in three fights heading into the new year. Lewandowski told me last September, “The endgame is to be number one in the world.” Lofty ambitions, but … Continue reading Lia Lewandowski: “I’m ready to come back better than before.” →

Tysie Gallagher: “I felt like my world was crushed.”

Tysie Gallagher: "I felt like my world was crushed." Tysie Gallagher hasn’t had much luck of late. Fights have been incredibly hard to come by for the British and Commonwealth super-bantamweight champion. Gallagher is talented; in truth, she is world-class. There lies the problem. Even with belts that should attract interest, the phone has been … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher: “I felt like my world was crushed.” →

Chantelle Cameron: “I have had my lessons, I have made decisions, and I have worked with some great coaches, but I am back where I belong.”

Chantelle Cameron: "I have had my lessons, I have made decisions, and I have worked with some great coaches, but I am back where I belong." During our latest Zoom interview, two words were uttered often. A recurring theme. So often that not all of them made the cut. The words happy and family … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “I have had my lessons, I have made decisions, and I have worked with some great coaches, but I am back where I belong.” →

Viviana Ruiz: “This is my moment, and I am ready.”

Viviana Ruiz: "This is my moment, and I am ready." Viviana Ruiz will get the chance of a lifetime next month at the Honda Center in Anaheim when she challenges the undefeated and undisputed flyweight champion of the world, Gabriela Fundora. "Fighting for undisputed is what every boxer dreams of," Ruiz told FightPost. "This is … Continue reading Viviana Ruiz: “This is my moment, and I am ready.” →

Tysie Gallagher: “This could change my life.”

Tysie Gallagher: "This could change my life." It was a grand launch into the UK market for Jake Paul and his Most Valuable Promotions. That old Olympia building played host to the press conference to formally announce MVP’s first show on UK soil. An all-female main card live on Sky Sports featuring the likes of … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher: “This could change my life.” →

Gemma Richardson: “It’s such a big platform to be on, and MVP is the place to be now for female boxers, and that is where I want to be.”

Gemma Richardson: "It's such a big platform to be on, and MVP is the place to be now for female boxers, and that is where I want to be." "I am very excited." The opening words of Gemma Richardson. Her excitement is understandable. After just two fights in the world of professional boxing, Richardson has … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: “It’s such a big platform to be on, and MVP is the place to be now for female boxers, and that is where I want to be.” →

Chloe Grech: “I want to become a world champion.”

Chloe Grech: "I want to become a world champion." Sometimes, the biggest fight for a fighter is to actually get fights. Chloe Grech has experienced that in recent times. A frustrating 2025 has given way to renewed hope for the new year. Those frustrations haven't given way to thoughts of walking away, only a firm … Continue reading Chloe Grech: “I want to become a world champion.” →

Elizabeth Oshoba: “This year, I am looking forward to fighting for world titles.”

Elizabeth Oshoba: "This year, I am looking forward to fighting for world titles." Elizabeth Oshoba hasn't been seen inside a boxing ring since March of 2025. But after signing with Jake Paul and his Most Valuable Promotions last year, business will start to pick up in 2026. "Signing with Jake Paul will change a lot … Continue reading Elizabeth Oshoba: “This year, I am looking forward to fighting for world titles.” →