Beyond The Ropes: Lekeisha Pergoliti Liverpool is often referenced as the fighting city, and with good reason. It has a rich history in fighting, both inside and outside of the ring. It was a political pawn in those deeply depressing Thatcher years of much doom and gloom. But the city has spawned an endless number … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Lekeisha Pergoliti
Alice Pumphrey: "I’m 100% confident I’ll be coming home with another world championship gold medal." In 2024, Alice Pumphrey travelled to America and came home with a gold medal at the World U19 Championships. In September, Pumphrey will head to Liverpool, hoping to do the exact same thing at the World Senior Championships. The once-promising … Continue reading Alice Pumphrey: “I’m 100% confident I’ll be coming home with another world championship gold medal.”
Leah-Beth Anderton: "The Olympics are the goal. I see myself doing more than one Olympics." Most fighters dream of competing on the Olympic stage. But Leah-Beth Anderton is different. Her dreams go way beyond that. It's not only a desire to stand on that Olympic podium, Anderton wants to do it more than once and … Continue reading Leah-Beth Anderton: “The Olympics are the goal. I see myself doing more than one Olympics.”
Beyond The Ropes: Jade Jones It was a train journey down to London on March 7th that brought Jade Jones onto my radar. Another trip to the 'big smoke' this time for a little trip to the Royal Albert Hall to cover the Boxxer all-female card. During that killing time part of that trip, I … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Jade Jones
Beyond The Ropes: Amelia Kennedy Cambridgeshire-born Amelia Kennedy spent twelve years playing tennis, including a period of time representing her county. It was during those brutal COVID-19 times that Kennedy found boxing. Now, the 25-year-old has ambitions of winning a National title and representing her country. Kennedy found sport at an early age. "I was … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Amelia Kennedy
Carlagh Peake: "My dream would be to compete in the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028 and then hopefully turn over and become a world champion." The Dublin-born Carlagh Peake has big dreams. A desire to compete at the next Olympics. Dreams of winning a world title as a professional. Peake has medals at … Continue reading Carlagh Peake: “My dream would be to compete in the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028 and then hopefully turn over and become a world champion.”
Sameenah Toussaint: "Qualifying for the Olympics would be a dream come true." A life in sports was always in the mind of Sameenah Toussaint. There were never any thoughts of a 'normal' working life. Initially, boxing wasn’t for her. Now, after ten years and six National titles, it most certainly is. The 22-year-old Watford-born fighter … Continue reading Sameenah Toussaint: “Qualifying for the Olympics would be a dream come true.”
Tayla Jabbour: “Boxing gives me a sense of belonging. It’s not just a sport.” There was a time when the female ranks were sparse. That time wasn’t that long ago. A sport that has grown so much in such a short space of time. We once had apathy and indifference. We now have something different. … Continue reading Tayla Jabbour: “Boxing gives me a sense of belonging. It’s not just a sport.”
Layla Straughan: "Whatever it takes, I just want to make an impact on female boxing and inspire others along the way.” While 2024 was a period largely of stagnation for women's boxing as interest waned somewhat and went elsewhere, there is a seemingly never-ending production line of talent that should safely protect the future of … Continue reading Layla Straughan: “Whatever it takes, I just want to make an impact on female boxing and inspire others along the way.”
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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