Tag: love

Linn Sandström: “Boxing will always be a part of me. But I also want to inspire the next generation.”

Linn Sandström: "Boxing will always be a part of me. But I also want to inspire the next generation." Linn Sandström is used to being active. The 34-year-old flyweight contender had four fights in 2024, and she replicated that again last year. But the Brazilian-born Sandström hasn't been seen inside a boxing ring since her … Continue reading Linn Sandström: “Boxing will always be a part of me. But I also want to inspire the next generation.” →

Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: “I’ve always believed I will win a world title. It can and will happen.”

Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: "I’ve always believed I will win a world title. It can and will happen." I last spoke to Catharine Ritsuko Aiura in August. The American lightweight hopeful turned professional in 2023, and she had managed to stay unbeaten in five fights. But there had been certain frustrations along the way. Aiura wanted … Continue reading Catharine Ritsuko Aiura: “I’ve always believed I will win a world title. It can and will happen.” →

Tysie Gallagher: “This could change my life.”

Tysie Gallagher: "This could change my life." It was a grand launch into the UK market for Jake Paul and his Most Valuable Promotions. That old Olympia building played host to the press conference to formally announce MVP’s first show on UK soil. An all-female main card live on Sky Sports featuring the likes of … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher: “This could change my 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.” →

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.” →

Shona Whitwell: “I’ve worked hard all of my life to reach a certain level, and I feel like that should count for something.”

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.”

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.” 

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.”

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.” →