Tag: mental-health

Ringside Report: Shannon Ryan Stops Nicola Hopewell in Wolverhampton

Ringside Report: Shannon Ryan Stops Nicola Hopewell in Wolverhampton The long-awaited debut on a Matchroom show ended early for Nicola Hopewell when she was stopped in two rounds by the impressive Shannon Ryan in Wolverhampton on Saturday night. Ryan was too fast, too big, and ultimately too good for Hopewell. A fight that highlighted that … Continue reading Ringside Report: Shannon Ryan Stops Nicola Hopewell in Wolverhampton →

Tiah-Mai Ayton: “I have had pressure my whole life. I set very high standards.”

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.”

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.” →

Katie Smith vs. Jade Burden Cancelled

Katie Smith vs. Jade Burden Cancelled It was gut-wrenching news that came earlier today. Just three days out from their Commonwealth Silver super-featherweight title fight on Saturday, Katie Smith and Jade Burden got that dreaded phone call to say that their fight wouldn't be happening. The entire Portsmouth show has been cancelled, and Smith and … Continue reading Katie Smith vs. Jade Burden Cancelled →

Lauren Price: The Homecoming

Lauren Price: The Homecoming By Garry White Lauren Price has rapidly become one of the most significant figures in the current female boxing scene. Her upcoming headliner this weekend on the Boxxer-promoted show at the Cardiff International Arena, against Stephanie Pineiro Aquino, presents her with another chance to take centre stage and showcase her fighting … Continue reading Lauren Price: The Homecoming →

Lia Lewandowski: “I’m ready to come back better than before.”

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

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.”

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.” →