Tag: 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.” →

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.” →