Harli Whitwell: A New Beginning “Harli is a world champion in the making. I believe Harli will go all the way." The words of Johnny Clark earlier this month when he announced the signing of the unbeaten super-featherweight prospect Harli Whitwell. Clark of Top Tier Promotions will co-manage Whitwell with her father, Stephen. A deal … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: A New Beginning
Beyond The Ropes: Bobby Lee Burns The South Shields-born Bobby Lee Burns is only 22, but she is already making waves in her sport of choice. After just twenty-five amateur fights, Burns is already showing more than enough potential for a golden future in boxing. A two-time National Champion. You sense that is just the … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Bobby Lee Burns
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.”
‘Del Boy’ Hillman Fetches It in Last-minute Tolworth Six-RounderBy Garry White “Big respect for Ricky [Leach] for stepping up and making sure we still had a show,” comments an appreciative Martin Hillman, on his Chatham-based opponent taking their Black Box-promoted fight at barely 48 hours’ notice. Hillman had been due to step in with former Indian bantamweight champion, Sandeep … Continue reading ‘Del Boy’ Hillman Fetches It in Last-minute Tolworth Six-Rounder
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
Laila Sutton: "I want to climb up the ranks and hopefully reach the pinnacle of female boxing." The deeper you delve, the more you unearth hidden gems. Women’s boxing has grown significantly in the last ten years or so. It's been a difficult twelve months. But the talent is there to help the female side … Continue reading Laila Sutton: “I want to climb up the ranks and hopefully reach the pinnacle of female boxing.”
Jay Harris: “It’s been amazing, and you know what? I wouldn’t change anything. It’s been full of ups and downs, but that’s the way it should be.” By Matt Elliott As the eyes of the boxing world turned once again towards Riyadh this past weekend, it’s easy to forget, even momentarily, about the landscape that … Continue reading Jay Harris: “It’s been amazing, and you know what? I wouldn’t change anything. It’s been full of ups and downs, but that’s the way it should be.”
Beyond The Ropes: Katie Riddle It's been nearly a year since I last spoke to Katie Riddle. The Australian was hoping to have her second professional fight in June, but a lingering ankle injury was a potential obstacle to that goal. Riddle was undergoing extensive rehabilitation, hoping to avoid having surgery on her troublesome ankle. … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Katie Riddle
Mae Astbury: "The last 18 months have been a journey of patience, hard work, and perseverance." It was a process that was well beyond the pale. A difficult and long application for a British Boxing Board of Control licence. It went on. And on. Until just a few weeks ago, Mae Astbury finally got the … Continue reading Mae Astbury: “The last 18 months have been a journey of patience, hard work, and perseverance.”
Lauren Mackie: "My ultimate goal is to win the Olympic gold medal." Lauren Mackie, the Kettering-born elite amateur, is living her dream. A multitude of honours already for the 19-year-old. A fighter dreaming of Olympic gold. Like many, Lauren Mackie came into boxing by way of another sport. "Before boxing, I mainly did gymnastics, alongside … Continue reading Lauren Mackie: “My ultimate goal is to win the Olympic gold medal.”
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