Tag: mental-health

Linn Sandström: “Every time I was told no, I became even more determined to find another way.”

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.” →

Molly McCann vs. Sylwia Doligala: Press Conference Quotes

Molly McCann vs. Sylwia Doligala: Press Conference Quotes Katie Taylor will have her farewell fight this weekend in front of 80,000 fans at Croke Park. Taylor will fight the unbeaten Flora Pili with undisputed status at super-lightweight on the line. The undercard features Molly McCann defending her unbeaten record against Sylwia Doligala. Here is what … Continue reading Molly McCann vs. Sylwia Doligala: Press Conference Quotes →

The FightPost Top Fifteen British Female Fighters

The FightPost Top Fifteen British Female Fighters Chantelle Cameron delivered a sublime performance on Saturday night in Birmingham when she unanimously outpointed the the three-division world champion Mikaela Mayer. Cameron is now the WBC, WBA, and WBO unified world super-welterweight champion, and has put herself in line for more major fights in the next twelve … Continue reading The FightPost Top Fifteen British Female Fighters →

Claressa Shields: “I am a once-in-a-lifetime athlete.”

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: "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: "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.” →

The FightPost Top Twenty British Female Fighters

The FightPost Top Twenty British Female Fighters After a relatively quiet period regarding this list, there have been plenty of moves for the latest update. Established fighters were removed due to inactivity and recent defeats. This month is probably the biggest shake-up since I first started doing the Top Twenty British Female Fighters a few … Continue reading The FightPost Top Twenty British Female Fighters →

Shona Whitwell: “If Harli and I could get on the same show, that would be unreal.”

Shona Whitwell: "If Harli and I could get on the same show, that would be unreal." In April, Shona Whitwell impressively moved to 3-0 when she stopped Joanna Fraszczak in the 6th and final round of their fight in Northampton. It was her second consecutive inside-the-distance victory. After a slow start to her professional career, … Continue reading Shona Whitwell: “If Harli and I could get on the same show, that would be unreal.” →

Monique Bovino: “I can fight, but I can also talk. So do I now combine the two worlds?”

Monique Bovino: "I can fight, but I can also talk. So do I now combine the two worlds?" Monique Bovino is incredibly busy. Every hour of her day is virtually spoken for. An early start for the day job flying around Australia in a helicopter doing the traffic and weather reports for an Australian TV … Continue reading Monique Bovino: “I can fight, but I can also talk. So do I now combine the two worlds?” →