Katie Taylor: Croke Park. Finally. It has a tagline of 'It's Time'; in truth, it should read, 'About Time.' Croke Park is finally hers. Somewhat belatedly, Katie Taylor has finally got her wish. The perfect setting for the final dance. One last showcase for a fighter who is probably the most important fighter on her … Continue reading Katie Taylor: Croke Park. Finally.
Top Tier Opportunity: Kacie Doocey Fights Shauna Browne For The WBO European Lightweight Title Johnny Clark has continued his investment in women’s boxing and added another intriguing fight on his July 12th show at the Brentwood Centre in Brentwood. Kacie Doocey has an unexpected opportunity incredibly early in her career when she fights the highly-ranked … Continue reading Top Tier Opportunity: Kacie Doocey Fights Shauna Browne For The WBO European Lightweight Title
Jasmina Zapotoczna: Beyond The Ropes Jasmina Zapotoczna went over to France in November to defend her European flyweight title against Justine Lallemand. Zapotoczna successfully defended her belt. A hard-earned victory over ten good rounds saw the 32-year-old again demonstrate the quality she undoubtedly has. But Zapotoczna is still waiting for the phone to ring. Over … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: Beyond The Ropes
Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm: Big Fight Preview & Prediction At least to some, it was a fight that lacked a definitive conclusion. A clash of heads in January apparently didn't give us that. But I see it a little differently. It's almost certainly a rematch that we didn't really need to see. At least … Continue reading Stephanie Han vs. Holly Holm: Big Fight Preview & Prediction
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?”
Ronda Rousey: Beyond The Cage It's been nearly ten years since we have seen Ronda Rousey inside a cage. She's Back was the tagline for UFC 207 in 2016. She was. But not for long. Amanda Nunes was criminally overlooked in the build-up. It was the Ronda Rousey show. After her shocking loss to Holly … Continue reading Ronda Rousey: Beyond The Cage
Beyond The Ropes: Nicola Hopewell It was her big moment. The long-time dream to fight on a Matchroom show had finally arrived. But last Saturday night didn't go her way. Shannon Ryan was too much for Nicola Hopewell. Ryan stopped Hopewell in two rounds in Wolverhampton. But despite the obvious disappointment and the manner of … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Nicola Hopewell
Skye Nicolson vs. Mariah Turner: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Eddie Hearn takes his Matchroom product back to Australia on April 29th on a card headlined by Skye Nicolson taking on Mariah Turner at The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Australia. For Nicolson, the fight is a gateway to a possible shot at going undisputed at her … Continue reading Skye Nicolson vs. Mariah Turner: Big Fight Preview & Prediction
Hannah Robinson & The Hunt For Major Titles It was almost inevitable that the former two-time national amateur champion would eventually move into the title picture in the professional ranks. That moment comes on Saturday night at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle. Robinson and Charlie Sutton will trade blows with the Commonwealth Silver and … Continue reading Hannah Robinson & The Hunt For Major Titles
Emma Dolan: "It's My Time." By Garry White “Those places smelt of cheap fags and beer. That kind of stale cocktail will always take me back to my early amateur fights,” laughs IBF super-flyweight world title challenger Emma Dolan. In that dilapidated Social Club netherworld of flat Carling, roll-ups and unloved John Smith’s Extra Smooth, … Continue reading Emma Dolan: “It’s My Time.”
