Lia Lewandowski: "I’m ready to come back better than before." Lia Lewandowski was cruising along in her boxing career. The super-flyweight prospect turned professional in 2024 and was unbeaten in three fights heading into the new year. Lewandowski told me last September, “The endgame is to be number one in the world.” Lofty ambitions, but … Continue reading Lia Lewandowski: “I’m ready to come back better than before.”
Tiah-Mai Ayton: The Star Girl Claressa Shields is more than arguably the biggest superstar on the female side of the sport. Another chapter awaits as Shields defends her undisputed world heavyweight titles against old rival Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Detroit this weekend. The day before Shields writes the next stage of her illustrious career, the next … Continue reading Tiah-Mai Ayton: The Star Girl
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.”
Stephanie Han: Beyond The Ropes There was always that feeling that it was the Holly Holm show in January. The substantial betting favourite, Holm, was expected to pick up where she had left off. After over a decade away from boxing and a successful run in the UFC, Holm was expected to be crowned a … Continue reading Stephanie Han: Beyond The Ropes
Elizabeth Oshoba: "This year, I am looking forward to fighting for world titles." Elizabeth Oshoba hasn't been seen inside a boxing ring since March of 2025. But after signing with Jake Paul and his Most Valuable Promotions last year, business will start to pick up in 2026. "Signing with Jake Paul will change a lot … Continue reading Elizabeth Oshoba: “This year, I am looking forward to fighting for world titles.”
Louise Creaven: "Boxing is who I am. It gives me my identity. I am not doing it for anyone else, only myself." Louise Creaven left her native Ireland around ten years ago. The move to Australia started out as one big party. Creaven was also battling a severe eating disorder. By her own admission, it … Continue reading Louise Creaven: “Boxing is who I am. It gives me my identity. I am not doing it for anyone else, only myself.”
Harli Whitwell: "I want it more now than I ever did before." The professional career of Harli Whitwell was rolling along quite nicely. A few niggling injuries aside, not unusual for any fighter, the unbeaten super-featherweight prospect had gone 5-0 and earned a multitude of plaudits along the way. A victory over Karina Szmalenberg last … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: “I want it more now than I ever did before.”
Emma-Sue Greentree: "I’m continuing to prove to myself that I belong at this level." At just 26 and ever-improving, Emma-Sue Greentree has returned from the World Amateur Championships with a medal. At the recent World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, Greentree secured her second bronze medal on the world stage. The Australian came agonisingly close to … Continue reading Emma-Sue Greentree: “I’m continuing to prove to myself that I belong at this level.”
Alyssa Costa: "Boxing is a great way to get people on the right path." Boxing can give so much. It can change lives. It can save lives. A sport that can give direction and much more. Alyssa Costa had certain struggles in her formative years. Boxing gave her something else to focus on. A life … Continue reading Alyssa Costa: “Boxing is a great way to get people on the right path.”
Beyond The Ropes: Millie Symons The Enfield-born Millie Symons was bullied at school. She found those early years hard for many reasons. But she found boxing and her life changed for the better. The 21-year-old struggled to find herself in those early formative years. "I got bullied for three years at school, which led me … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Millie Symons
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