Zinnat Ferdous: "Boxing makes me a more driven and disciplined person." I'm a little too old to understand how algorithms work. Actually, that's a lie; I am way too old. But occasionally they do throw up some rare gems. The story of Zinnat Ferdous is one such gem. Last month, those pesky algorithms led me … Continue reading Zinnat Ferdous: “Boxing makes me a more driven and disciplined person.”
Linn Sandström: "Every time I was told no, I became even more determined to find another way." Earlier this month in New South Wales, Linn Sandström claimed the WBA interim flyweight title with a hard-earned points victory over Ruqsana Begum. For the 34-year-old, it is another successful chapter in her somewhat unlikely boxing career. "Overall, … Continue reading Linn Sandström: “Every time I was told no, I became even more determined to find another way.”
Gemma Brodie: "I did thousands of rounds of sparring, and I really miss it. I would love to be part of that life again." Women’s boxing is in a completely different place than it was twenty years ago. Seeing girls in a boxing gym isn't a rarity anymore. It's now the norm. If they want … Continue reading Gemma Brodie: “I did thousands of rounds of sparring, and I really miss it. I would love to be part of that life again.”
Mikaela Mayer: "I want Chantelle next. Let's finish what we started." It was another night of disappointment on UK soil for Mikaela Mayer. A third straight defeat in world title fights in England. What happened previously in London and Liverpool occurred again in Birmingham on Saturday night against Chantelle Cameron in their world super-welterweight unification … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I want Chantelle next. Let’s finish what we started.”
Melissa Takimoglu: "I am having the best time ever. It's so much fun." Life never stops for Melissa Takimoglu. The relentless grind of another fight week for the 24/7 publicist was about to begin. Another big show to navigate. A stable of fighters to safeguard over a never-ending week of non-stop media obligations. "I live … Continue reading Melissa Takimoglu: “I am having the best time ever. It’s so much fun.”
Mikaela Mayer: "I have always had a really solid team. A team that I can trust." Fight week has begun for Mikaela Mayer. A high-profile world super-welterweight unification showdown against fellow pound-for-pound fighter Chantelle Cameron takes place this weekend in Birmingham. Loyalty is important to Mayer. Not much has changed in her inner circle since … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I have always had a really solid team. A team that I can trust.”
Kaye Scott: "I want to win the fight. I am going in there to fight and to keep my belts." "Some people look at the odds. I look at the opportunity." It's that quote from Kaye Scott that says many things. This weekend in Atlanta, Georgia, Kaye Scott defends her WBC and WBA world middleweight … Continue reading Kaye Scott: “I want to win the fight. I am going in there to fight and to keep my belts.”
Claressa Shields: "I am a once-in-a-lifetime athlete." It's fight week again for Claressa Shields. The 31-year-old has yet to suffer a defeat in her 18-fight professional career. In truth, the former two-time Olympic champion hasn't come close to losing. The Australian Kaye Scott will be next for Shields. Scott will defend her WBC and WBA … Continue reading Claressa Shields: “I am a once-in-a-lifetime athlete.”
Harli Whitwell: "I do plan on coming back better than I was before. I want to make a bit of a statement." Harli Whitwell was a mere spectator earlier this month in Brentwood. Her sister, Shona Whitwell, won impressively on her Top Tier debut. In October, they could be on the same York Hall show. … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: “I do plan on coming back better than I was before. I want to make a bit of a statement.”
Hannah Robinson: "I always say the best performance-enhancing drug is fuelling your body properly." Hannah Robinson is ticking along just nicely in the pro ranks. Unbeaten in six fights and on the verge of a world title opportunity at super-lightweight. The 32-year-old can be extremely pleased with her progress since turning professional in 2024 after … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “I always say the best performance-enhancing drug is fuelling your body properly.”
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