Lillie Winch: “I want to be out as much as possible this year and hopefully fight for a title.” By Matt Elliott If you were to sit down and write out a list of the best female prospects in British boxing, there’s every chance that Lillie Winch’s name would be towards the very top. A … Continue reading Lillie Winch: “I want to be out as much as possible this year and hopefully fight for a title.”
Beyond The Ropes: Brogan Zima Not every story in boxing is centred around winning world titles. Or even titles of any description. Sometimes the fight is bigger than that. Much bigger. Brogan Zima turns 32 this week. Her life has been hard for the majority of those years. Incredibly hard. Eight years living on the … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Brogan Zima
Sophia Maycroft: "I really enjoy boxing, and I want to see how far I can get. I don't want any regrets." The domestic female flyweight ranks are already stacked deep with talent. Very soon, a brand new addition will deepen that talent pool even more. In the coming months, the 22-year-old Sophia Maycroft will turn … Continue reading Sophia Maycroft: “I really enjoy boxing, and I want to see how far I can get. I don’t want any regrets.”
Francesca Burton: "Without boxing in my life, I don't think I would be the person that I am today." There was no bold talk about winning world titles. My interview with Francesca Burton ran a little deeper than that. From being bullied at school, through boxing, Burton has turned her whole life around. Demons defeated, … Continue reading Francesca Burton: “Without boxing in my life, I don’t think I would be the person that I am today.”
Sarah Liegmann: "I know what I am capable of, and the long-term goal is to have a world title." Sarah Liegmann hasn't fought since April. A unanimous ten-round points victory over Liliana Martinez, in her native Germany, earned Liegmann the WBF featherweight title. But a lingering hand injury and a recent illness have prevented the … Continue reading Sarah Liegmann: “I know what I am capable of, and the long-term goal is to have a world title.”
Charlotte Johnson: "I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly." I last spoke to Charlotte Johnson in the summer. Developing nicely as an amateur, the Australian light-flyweight had no immediate plans to turn professional. But plans change. Earlier this month, Johnson made her professional debut, stopping Khwunchit … Continue reading Charlotte Johnson: “I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly.”
Fran Hennessy: "I wouldn't be in this sport if I didn't think I could go undisputed at a few different weights." We haven't seen Fran Hennessy inside a boxing ring since March. It was a special night for her. Big-time boxing returned to the Royal Albert Hall. An all-female card live on Sky Sports, … Continue reading Fran Hennessy: “I wouldn’t be in this sport if I didn’t think I could go undisputed at a few different weights.”
Valerian Spicer: "With boxing, I found a purpose and a sense of achievement. It was something I really needed. It pretty much changed every area of my life in a very positive way." It's the time of year where everyone in the public eye has seemingly got a book out. The endless plugs and promotional … Continue reading Valerian Spicer: “With boxing, I found a purpose, and a sense of achievement. it was something I really needed. it pretty much changed every area of my life in a very positive way.”
Antonia Kay: "I love boxing, and I give everything I have for it. I want to see where it takes me." I first interviewed Antonia Kay over three years ago. An aspiring, talented amateur boxer who left her Greek homeland behind to chase her musical dreams in Australia. “I definitely think about turning pro one … Continue reading Antonia Kay: “I love boxing, and I give everything I have for it. I want to see where it takes me.”
Mikaela Mayer: "Coach Al has given me structure and allowed me to pursue my passion. He believed in me and never wanted anything from me. He just did his best for me." It's been a sixteen year working relationship. They came together in a different time. When the perception of women’s boxing was very different. … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “Coach Al has given me structure and allowed me to pursue my passion. He believed in me and never wanted anything from me. He just did his best for me.”
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