Ella McDonald: "I love pushing myself, and I love hitting people." It seems like a daily occurrence now that the once wafer-thin ranks of women’s boxing grow ever deeper. An announcement of a new addition to the world of professional boxing is now common practice. The lack of depth is becoming a thing of the … Continue reading Ella McDonald: “I love pushing myself, and I love hitting people.”
Gemma Richardson: "At the end of this year, I definitely want to be in title fights. I want to be as active as possible and then push on for some titles." It was her night to shine. A chance to fight on the big stage. Jake Paul brought his Most Valuable Promotions to … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: “At the end of this year, I definitely want to be in title fights. I want to be as active as possible and then push on for some titles.”
Meg Kilroe: "My goals constantly change and get bigger." Meg Kilroe once said, when I first approached her for an interview, that her story wasn't much to write about. How wrong she was. Her story is an inspirational one. And one of sheer resilience. Kilroe survived a near-death car crash to form a highly promising … Continue reading Meg Kilroe: “My goals constantly change and get bigger.”
Mae Astbury: "I still want to become a champion. I have got even more to prove now. Not to other people, but to myself." I've done many an interview after a defeat. Some have been incredibly difficult. Tears have flowed. The words didn't. At least, not the right ones. But even in defeat, fighters can … Continue reading Mae Astbury: “I still want to become a champion. I have got even more to prove now. Not to other people, but to myself.”
Tiah-Mai Ayton: "I have had pressure my whole life. I set very high standards." Tiah-Mai Ayton has fight number six this weekend at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton. The 19-year-old blue-chip prospect has been hailed as a future superstar. A can't-miss prospect who is tipped to win multiple world titles. Ayton blew away her first … Continue reading Tiah-Mai Ayton: “I have had pressure my whole life. I set very high standards.”
Joey Lee Paul: "I’m not satisfied, I know there’s another level that I am capable of, and that’s what I’m chasing." It's been a year of forward momentum for Joey Lee Paul. The 26-year-old Australian welterweight is still busy. Incredibly so. There is the day job as a chiropractor. There are ongoing studies. And she … Continue reading Joey Lee Paul: “I’m not satisfied, I know there’s another level that I am capable of, and that’s what I’m chasing.”
Sam Lightfoot: "Putting my undefeated record on the line so early was scary, but I trust in my team and my ability." Sam Lightfoot rolled the dice on Saturday night in Northampton. Lightfoot took a fight on just one week's notice. She went in the away corner. Fighting the unbeaten 'house' fighter. It was a … Continue reading Sam Lightfoot: “Putting my undefeated record on the line so early was scary, but I trust in my team and my ability.”
Shona Whitwell: "By the end of the year, I’d like to be pushing towards titles." The former amateur star Shona Whitwell will have fight number three this weekend at thePark Inn Hotel in Northampton on a BCB Promotions card. After leaving the amateur ranks behind and turning professional with a dominant six-round points victory over … Continue reading Shona Whitwell: “By the end of the year, I’d like to be pushing towards titles.”
Ebanie Bridges: "I am just concentrating on this fight, punching that girl in the face, and having my hand raised." Life is very different now for Ebanie Bridges. Motherhood is still relatively new to her, with a fourteen-month-old son who keeps her incredibly busy. "Hectic," Bridges told me over Zoom when I asked how that … Continue reading Ebanie Bridges: “I am just concentrating on this fight, punching that girl in the face, and having my hand raised.”
Chloe Watson: The goal for me, even from the first interview I had with you, is to become a multiple-weight world champion." Chloe Watson was a part of a truly iconic all-female card just over a year ago at the Royal Albert Hall, live on Sky Sports. On Easter Sunday, Watson gets another taste of … Continue reading Chloe Watson: The goal for me, even from the first interview I had with you, is to become a multiple-weight world champion.”
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