Tag: life

Shannon Taylor: “My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further.”

Shannon Taylor: "My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further."A one-time mechanic, now a professional boxer, Shannon Taylor is about to take the next step in her fighting career.  Like many, boxing has helped Taylor outside of the ring. "I went from doing a … Continue reading Shannon Taylor: “My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further.” →

Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like.”

Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like." Defence is a large part of the life of Stephanie Mavromatis. By day, Mavromatis defends her clients in a courtroom. By night, she defends herself in a boxing ring. The 36-year-old is a defence solicitor. A day job that takes … Continue reading Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like.” →

Lillie Winch: “I want to be out as much as possible this year and hopefully fight for a title.”

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.” →

Sophia Maycroft: “I really enjoy boxing, and I want to see how far I can get. I don’t want any regrets.”

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.”

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: "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.”

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.”     

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.”

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.” →