Sian O'Toole: Beyond The Ropes Sian O'Toole is not alone. For many a boxer, the fight is often far harder outside of the ring. O'Toole is scheduled to have her eighth professional fight on October 3rd in Birmingham. But she has a fight on her hands to even get there. The Midlands Area featherweight champion … Continue reading Sian O’Toole: Beyond The Ropes
Shona Whitwell: “I’ve worked hard all of my life to reach a certain level, and I feel like that should count for something.” By Matt Elliott The amateur achievements of Shona Whitwell are well publicised. A seven-time national champion, she spent eight years with GB Boxing, travelling around the world to represent her country. That … Continue reading Shona Whitwell: “I’ve worked hard all of my life to reach a certain level, and I feel like that should count for something.”
Stephy Lee Cutting: "With no amateur career and now fighting for that title in my tenth fight, this is a great opportunity for me." The unbeaten Australian Stephy Lee Cutting has landed the biggest fight of her career to date. On Friday, November 7th, Cutting will fight the once-beaten Mariah Turner for the IBF International … Continue reading Stephy Lee Cutting: “With no amateur career and now fighting for that title in my tenth fight, this is a great opportunity for me.”
Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: "I would love to find out what I have inside of me. I would love to be pushed to that level and see just how good I can be." Like that old famous line Tom Hanks uttered all those years ago in that classic 1994 film, interviewing someone for the first time, … Continue reading Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: “I would love to find out what I have inside of me. I would love to be pushed to that level and see just how good I can be.”
Sarah Murphy: "Eventually, I want to go undisputed. Get a few world titles to my name, and show the world what I can do." The world of professional boxing will very soon have a new recruit. Born in Kildare, County Kildare, Sarah Murphy found boxing at an incredibly early age. When she was just five … Continue reading Sarah Murphy: “Eventually, I want to go undisputed. Get a few world titles to my name, and show the world what I can do.”
Laylie Heath: "I just want to see where I can go. I believe I can reach the top and win world titles." The Sunderland-born Laylie Heath is the latest female fighter to announce that she is leaving the amateur ranks to join the ever-increasing professional ranks. The four-time National champion will be a welcome addition … Continue reading Laylie Heath: “I just want to see where I can go. I believe I can reach the top and win world titles.”
Will Crolla: "I thought my world had ended. I was tired. I was flat. But there are no excuses, and I will be back." The AO Arena in Manchester was virtually deserted when Will Crolla was scouting his surroundings last month. Crolla looked confident. He shadowboxed a little, a fighter seemingly on the rise. An … Continue reading Will Crolla: “I thought my world had ended. I was tired. I was flat. But there are no excuses, and I will be back.”
Stephanie Simon: “Boxing is hard, and it can be dangerous, but when you’ve had responsibility for the lives of others, well, that’s totally different.” By Matt Elliott The world of boxing media can be a wonderful thing at times. Being able to speak with professional athletes who pour their heart and soul into the sport … Continue reading Stephanie Simon: “Boxing is hard, and it can be dangerous, but when you’ve had responsibility for the lives of others, well, that’s totally different.”
Anthony Crolla: "I believe Rhiannon Dixon can be a world champion again." "I felt like ordering a pint of bleach in the bar after the fight. That was just how it made me feel." It was the night it went horridly wrong. Rhiannon Dixon was odds-on to defeat Terri Harper in defence of her WBO … Continue reading Anthony Crolla: “I believe Rhiannon Dixon can be a world champion again.”
Jasmine Artiga: "I find myself even hungrier and more determined to prove why I am the world champion, and it’s time to show the world I am not going anywhere." It was the moment of truth for Jasmine Artiga in March. A long-awaited world title opportunity against Regina Chavez. After ten hard rounds at the … Continue reading Jasmine Artiga: “I find myself even hungrier and more determined to prove why I am the world champion, and it’s time to show the world I am not going anywhere.”
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