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Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.”

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” By Matt Elliott Nathan Heaney is a name that will resonate with most boxing fans. A tough competitor who has been involved in some great fights during his 8-year professional career, the current highlight being his brilliant performance against … Continue reading Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” →

Hannah Robinson: “I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can.”

Hannah Robinson: "I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can." It was the day after for Hannah Robinson. Less than twenty-four hours removed from her latest ring appearance. Robinson improved her resume to 5-0 on Saturday night with a commanding six-round points victory over the always reliable … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “I just want to walk away from the sport knowing I have done everything I can.” →

Lia Lewandowski: “The endgame is to be number one in the world.”

Lia Lewandowski: "The endgame is to be number one in the world." Lia Lewandowski is two fights into her boxing career. Fight number three is fast-approaching. On November 7th, Lewandowski will head to Atlantic City, hoping to take another step on a road that she hopes will end with her being crowned the undisputed champion … Continue reading Lia Lewandowski: “The endgame is to be number one in the world.” →

Tysie Gallagher vs. Ellie Hellewell: The Winner Takes It All

Tysie Gallagher vs. Ellie Hellewell: The Winner Takes It All If women’s boxing in the UK is to drag itself out of the mini-slump it has found itself in over the past year or so, it desperately needs good, evenly matched domestic fights that spike interest and moves the winner up to another level. We … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher vs. Ellie Hellewell: The Winner Takes It All →

Mary-Kate Smith: “I want to be an Olympic Champion.”

Mary-Kate Smith: "I want to be an Olympic Champion." Mary-Kate Smith had her first taste of boxing on the international stage at the recent World Boxing Championships in Liverpool. The 21-year-old came within one fight of leaving with a medal. Despite losing at the quarter-final stage, Smith can look ahead to a possible golden future. … Continue reading Mary-Kate Smith: “I want to be an Olympic Champion.” →

Disputed Draw: Kaye Scott vs. Olivia Curry Can’t Be Split In World Middleweight Title Fight

Disputed Draw: Kaye Scott vs. Olivia Curry Can't Be Split In World Middleweight Title Fight It might be a fight that goes under the radar, but the ten-round war that Olivia Curry and Kaye Scott served up on Friday night in Detroit for the vacant WBC and WBA world middleweight titles deserves a far wider … Continue reading Disputed Draw: Kaye Scott vs. Olivia Curry Can’t Be Split In World Middleweight Title Fight →

Tiah-Mai Ayton: A Future Superstar?

Tiah-Mai Ayton: A Future Superstar? Tiah-Mai Ayton is only 19, and just one fight into her professional career. But there are already thoughts of winning world titles and becoming the youngest-ever undisputed champion of the world. Ayton beyond impressed on her professional debut in June. A 3rd round demolition of the Hungarian Sara Orszagi in … Continue reading Tiah-Mai Ayton: A Future Superstar? →

Ginny Fuchs: “MVP should sign me because I am the best flyweight and super-flyweight in the world.”

Ginny Fuchs: "MVP should sign me because I am the best flyweight and super-flyweight in the world." It almost seems unbelievable that a former Olympian like Ginny Fuchs can turn professional and only have four fights to her name in over three years. But Ginny Fuchs isn't alone in that dilemma. A difficult marketplace has … Continue reading Ginny Fuchs: “MVP should sign me because I am the best flyweight and super-flyweight in the world.” →