Will Crolla: “I thought my world had ended. I was tired. I was flat. But there are no excuses, and I will be back.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.” →

Shona Whitwell: “I am aiming to be a world champion, and undisputed is the ultimate goal.”

Shona Whitwell: "I am aiming to be a world champion, and undisputed is the ultimate goal." A beyond-difficult 2024 is now behind Shona Whitwell. A year that started with hopes of a golden ticket to Paris and a place on the Olympic podium. It ended somewhat cruelly for her. A situation that could and should … Continue reading Shona Whitwell: “I am aiming to be a world champion, and undisputed is the ultimate goal.” →