Beyond The Ropes: Charlie Sutton It was perhaps always inevitable that the Bristol-born Charlie Sutton would find her way into some kind of career in a fighting environment. There were brief flirtations in the world of dance. But her calling lay elsewhere. "I started off with kickboxing when I was 4 years old," Sutton told … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Charlie Sutton
Edith Buna Rogers: "Boxing gave me the confidence that I have now." I have been lucky to tell many great stories over the last ten years. To shine a light on the endless inspiring women behind those stories. Edith Buna Rogers is another to add to that ever-increasing list. The struggles of her life have … Continue reading Edith Buna Rogers: “Boxing gave me the confidence that I have now.”
The Greatest Female Fights of the Modern-Era 1: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano The biggest female fight of all time. With unprecedented hype and anticipation, an iconic venue, it could all have blown up everyone’s faces. In many ways, it needed to deliver. It did, and then some. It delivered everything it promised and much … Continue reading The Greatest Female Fights of the Modern-Era
Beyond The Ropes: Aoibhe Carabine The 23-year-old Aoibhe Carabine had a spell playing Gaelic football when she was just 8. Not long after, boxing came into her life. Two years later, Carabine was an Irish champion. She has now won eleven National titles. Carabine was born in a small village called Bangor Erris in County … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Aoibhe Carabine
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.”
Tiara Brown Upsets Skye Nicolson In Australia The American Tiara Brown upset the considerable betting odds in Sydney to inflict the first defeat on the resume of Skye Nicolson and made herself the new WBC featherweight champion in the process. Brown got the victory courtesy of a split decision. One judge gave it to Nicolson … Continue reading Tiara Brown Upsets Skye Nicolson In Australia
The Two-Time World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman Sadly Passes Away Aged 76 I was a little too young to remember the first career of George Foreman. The surly demeanour. The brooding former Olympic heavyweight champion who was battering his opponents into helpless submission on his way to the world heavyweight title in the early 1970s. … Continue reading The Two-Time World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman Sadly Passes Away Aged 76
Mikaela Mayer: "They will have to pay me some big bucks for me to fight Lauren Price in Wales." There was a time when the phone didn't ring. A time when Mikaela Mayer was without a world title. A fighter who was deemed high risk and no reward. But that victory over Sandy Ryan last … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “They will have to pay me some big bucks for me to fight Lauren Price in Wales.”
Beyond The Ropes: Morgan Baber Morgan Baber is a former gymnast who wanted to find a sport that gave her something different. She found boxing and, after a short period away, is now on the comeback trail and looking at joining the world of professional boxing. The 22-year-old was born and bred in Bristol. Baber … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Morgan Baber
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
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