Tag: life

Antonia Kay: “I love boxing, and I give everything I have for it. I want to see where it takes me.”

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.”

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.” →

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.”

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” By Matt Elliott Nathan Heaney is a name that will resonate with most boxing fans. A tough competitor who has been involved in some great fights during his 8-year professional career, the current highlight being his brilliant performance against … Continue reading Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” →

Hannah Robinson: “I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can.”

Hannah Robinson: "I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can." It was the day after for Hannah Robinson. Less than twenty-four hours removed from her latest ring appearance. Robinson improved her resume to 5-0 on Saturday night with a commanding six-round points victory over the always reliable … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can.” →

Lia Lewandowski: “The endgame is to be number one in the world.”

Lia Lewandowski: "The endgame is to be number one in the world." Lia Lewandowski is two fights into her boxing career. Fight number three is fast-approaching. On November 7th, Lewandowski will head to Atlantic City, hoping to take another step on a road that she hopes will end with her being crowned the undisputed champion … Continue reading Lia Lewandowski: “The endgame is to be number one in the world.” →

Louise Creaven: “Boxing is who I am. It gives me my identity. I am not doing it for anyone else, only myself.”

Louise Creaven: "Boxing is who I am. It gives me my identity. I am not doing it for anyone else, only myself." Louise Creaven left her native Ireland around ten years ago. The move to Australia started out as one big party. Creaven was also battling a severe eating disorder. By her own admission, it … Continue reading Louise Creaven: “Boxing is who I am. It gives me my identity. I am not doing it for anyone else, only myself.” →

Harli Whitwell: “I want it more now than I ever did before.”

Harli Whitwell: "I want it more now than I ever did before." The professional career of Harli Whitwell was rolling along quite nicely. A few niggling injuries aside, not unusual for any fighter, the unbeaten super-featherweight prospect had gone 5-0 and earned a multitude of plaudits along the way. A victory over Karina Szmalenberg last … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: “I want it more now than I ever did before.” →

Emma-Sue Greentree: “I’m continuing to prove to myself that I belong at this level.”

Emma-Sue Greentree: "I’m continuing to prove to myself that I belong at this level." At just 26 and ever-improving, Emma-Sue Greentree has returned from the World Amateur Championships with a medal. At the recent World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, Greentree secured her second bronze medal on the world stage. The Australian came agonisingly close to … Continue reading Emma-Sue Greentree: “I’m continuing to prove to myself that I belong at this level.” →

Alyssa Costa: “Boxing is a great way to get people on the right path.”

Alyssa Costa: "Boxing is a great way to get people on the right path." Boxing can give so much. It can change lives. It can save lives. A sport that can give direction and much more. Alyssa Costa had certain struggles in her formative years. Boxing gave her something else to focus on. A life … Continue reading Alyssa Costa: “Boxing is a great way to get people on the right path.” →