Tag: MMA

Paddy Pimblett: “I think I am going to finish Chandler in the first two rounds.”

Paddy Pimblett: "I think I am going to finish Chandler in the first two rounds." "It's the perfect fight at the perfect time." The words of UFC lightweight title contender Paddy Pimblett. Next month, Pimblett will head to Miami, Florida, to take on the former title challenger Michael Chandler at UFC 314. Pimblett is undefeated … Continue reading Paddy Pimblett: “I think I am going to finish Chandler in the first two rounds.” →

Shanell Dargan: “Boxing really did save my life.”

Shanell Dargan: "Boxing really did save my life." Shanell Dargan had a beyond-tough early life. She dreamed of a singing career and appeared on the Australian X Factor. But now, after fighting many things in her life, Dargan is a professional boxer and wants to become a world champion. Dargan will have fight number ten … Continue reading Shanell Dargan: “Boxing really did save my life.” →

Skye Nicolson vs. Tiara Brown: Big Fight Preview & Prediction

Skye Nicolson vs. Tiara Brown: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Skye Nicolson heads into yet another fight week with an unbeaten opponent ready and waiting for her. An opponent who is yet again expected to be the ultimate test for the unbeaten and largely untouchable WBC featherweight champion of the world. Tiara Brown has been … Continue reading Skye Nicolson vs. Tiara Brown: Big Fight Preview & Prediction →

Mai Soliman: “All roads lead to the world title.”

Mai Soliman: "All roads lead to the world title." Mai Soliman is seven fights into her professional career. Only one early blemish spoils her resume. But the Egyptian-born super-flyweight contender has recovered quite magnificently from that early reversal and is now edging ever closer to a shot at the world title. Soliman spent a good … Continue reading Mai Soliman: “All roads lead to the world title.” →

The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters

The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters Friday night's historic Boxxer all-female card at the Royal Albert Hall has prompted quite significant changes to this ever-changing list. Chloe Watson, in losing her European flyweight title to Jasmina Zapotoczna, slips out of the top ten and is replaced by Karriss Artingstall. The former Olympic bronze medallist … Continue reading The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters →

Lauren Parker: “I believe I win this fight.”

Lauren Parker: "I believe I win this fight." Lauren Parker was one of the lucky ones in 2024, at least in some ways. Parker had two fights in a problematic year for the female side of the sport. Many of her contemporaries weren't so fortunate. But for the former European super-flyweight champion, it was still … Continue reading Lauren Parker: “I believe I win this fight.” →

Jessica Barry: “I just want to entertain. People pay a lot of their hard-earned money to watch us, and I want to entertain them.”

Jessica Barry: “I just want to entertain. People pay a lot of their hard-earned money to watch us, and I want to entertain them.” It seems a familiar story of late. Many a fighter has found a route into boxing from football, a desire to get fitter or a need for something more. Jessica Barry … Continue reading Jessica Barry: “I just want to entertain. People pay a lot of their hard-earned money to watch us, and I want to entertain them.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Hannah Robinson

Beyond The Ropes: Hannah Robinson After a highly successful amateur career, Hannah Robinson made the move into the world of professional boxing in 2024. It was a year that brought two fights and plenty of frustration. But on April 19th, after an extended absence, Robinson will finally return to the ring, with a new team … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Hannah Robinson →

Katie Healy: “I will take every opportunity that comes my way, and I will do it for as long as possible.”

Katie Healy: "I will take every opportunity that comes my way, and I will do it for as long as possible." By Lewie Laing While the majority of people prefer home comforts and familiar territory, boxer Katie Healy relishes travelling abroad and testing herself in the boxing ring. Healy will again be packing her bags … Continue reading Katie Healy: “I will take every opportunity that comes my way, and I will do it for as long as possible.” →