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Lily Bassett: “I want to be remembered in history as one of the greatest fighters of all time.”

Lily Bassett: "I want to be remembered in history as one of the greatest fighters of all time." "It was really fun being out in Germany for ten days. I had four fights, and I obviously won all of them." The opening words of Lily Bassett, as we connected over Zoom. Bassett was just a … Continue reading Lily Bassett: “I want to be remembered in history as one of the greatest fighters of all time.” →

Requiem for a Heavyweight: The never-ending career of Danny Williams

Requiem for a Heavyweight: The never-ending career of Danny Williams By Garry White The Tondi 17 Boxing Hall, Tallinn; Ramazan Njala Sports Palace, Albania; Panther Gym, Cologne; or the Arena Riga. What do they all have in common? I’ll tell you. They are all places where former heavyweight champion of Britain, the Commonwealth, and one-time … Continue reading Requiem for a Heavyweight: The never-ending career of Danny Williams →

Kloe Freeman: “Just because I am a boxer does not mean I am not academic.”

Kloe Freeman: "Just because I am a boxer does not mean I am not academic." It is a life and, therefore, a boxing career that is still very much in its infancy. But there is real hope and belief that Kloe Freeman could reach the very pinnacle of the amateur ranks. Like many, Freeman has … Continue reading Kloe Freeman: “Just because I am a boxer does not mean I am not academic.” →

Charan Dhesi: “I live and breathe boxing. It’s all I ever talk about. It’s all I ever do.”

Charan Dhesi: "I live and breathe boxing. It's all I ever talk about. It's all I ever do." In May, Charan Dhesi created a little slice of boxing history. Dhesi became the first-ever British-born Sikh female professional boxer. It was, in many ways, a dream debut. An impressive 4th round stoppage victory over the tough … Continue reading Charan Dhesi: “I live and breathe boxing. It’s all I ever talk about. It’s all I ever do.” →

Three & Out: Katie Taylor Beats Amanda Serrano Again

Three & Out: Katie Taylor Beats Amanda Serrano Again The third fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano lacked all the fury that made the first two fights so special and memorable. It was technical, conservative, but nonetheless thoroughly absorbing. But the change of pace brought the exact same result. Katie Taylor repeated her previous … Continue reading Three & Out: Katie Taylor Beats Amanda Serrano Again →

KATIE TAYLOR VS. AMANDA SERRANO 3 FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

KATIE TAYLOR VS. AMANDA SERRANO 3 FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED TRILOGY BOUT AND GLOBAL LIVE SPORTS EVENT WILL STREAM EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX ON FRIDAY, JULY 11 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT On Wednesday at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Ireland’s undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs), and Brooklyn’s … Continue reading KATIE TAYLOR VS. AMANDA SERRANO 3 FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES →

Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3

Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 This Friday night, Amanda Serrano will get her third and surely final opportunity to defeat Katie Taylor. The two great rivals are going back to where it all started in 2022. The fabled Madison Square Garden in New York will yet again play host. … Continue reading Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 →

Maiseyrose Courtney: “It’s not that there isn’t anyone to fight. Nobody seems to want to put the fights on. That’s what the problem is.”

Maiseyrose Courtney: "It's not that there isn't anyone to fight. Nobody seems to want to put the fights on. That's what the problem is." Maiseyrose Courtney had legitimate reasons for losing to Jasmina Zapotoczna last year. A fight that cost Courtney plenty. It cost her a shot at the European title. The unbeaten record was … Continue reading Maiseyrose Courtney: “It’s not that there isn’t anyone to fight. Nobody seems to want to put the fights on. That’s what the problem is.” →