Tag: olympics

Emma-Sue Greentree: “I genuinely love boxing, and I truly believe I have the potential to achieve something really special in the sport.”

Emma-Sue Greentree: "I genuinely love boxing, and I truly believe I have the potential to achieve something really special in the sport." It was another magical moment in a career that is ever so surely morphing into something really special. Emma-Sue Greentree went to last month's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with realistic hopes of going … Continue reading Emma-Sue Greentree: “I genuinely love boxing, and I truly believe I have the potential to achieve something really special in the sport.” →

Emma-Sue Greentree: “I have two big goals. To win an Olympic medal and to become a world champion.”

Emma-Sue Greentree: "I have two big goals. To win an Olympic medal and to become a world champion." The Commonwealth Games are fast-approaching for Emma-Sue Greentree. A trip to Glasgow, for the next step of her flourishing boxing career. Greentree will represent her native Australia, and a long-time ambition has now been realised. "Being selected … Continue reading Emma-Sue Greentree: “I have two big goals. To win an Olympic medal and to become a world champion.” →

Lauren Mackie: “I have grown up watching the Commonwealth Games, so it has always been a dream of mine to compete.”

Lauren Mackie: "I have grown up watching the Commonwealth Games, so it has always been a dream of mine to compete." Lauren Mackie has already tasted much success in her flourishing boxing career. The 20-year-old is a national champion and has won medals on the European and World stage. But Mackie is only just getting … Continue reading Lauren Mackie: “I have grown up watching the Commonwealth Games, so it has always been a dream of mine to compete.” →

Emma-Sue Greentree: “Gold in Glasgow would be amazing.”

Emma-Sue Greentree: "Gold in Glasgow would be amazing." "It's going to be a big one." The opening words of Emma-Sue Greentree. The 27-year-old Australian is heading into a pivotal year for her boxing career. The Los Angeles Olympics might be two years away, but the qualification process is already on her mind, and a trip … Continue reading Emma-Sue Greentree: “Gold in Glasgow would be amazing.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Lekeisha Pergoliti

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.”

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.”

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: Amelia Kennedy

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.”

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.” →