Tag: short-story

Ben Whittaker Survives A Real Scare Against Conor Wallace In Birmingham

Ben Whittaker Survives A Real Scare Against Conor Wallace In Birmingham Conor Wallace (17-2) will regret not starting his serious work a little earlier on Saturday night at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. For nine rounds it was relatively one-sided. It was easy. Ben Whittaker (13-0-1) was cruising until he wasn't. Wallace threatened to do … Continue reading Ben Whittaker Survives A Real Scare Against Conor Wallace In Birmingham →

Stevie Morgan: “It could have gone bad. They had the guns right to our heads; it was wild.”

Stevie Morgan: "It could have gone bad. They had the guns right to our heads; it was wild." A simple social media post from Stevie Morgan saying her fight scheduled for tomorrow night had been cancelled didn't give any indication about what led to the fight against the unbeaten Jenny Tulcan falling away at the … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “It could have gone bad. They had the guns right to our heads; it was wild.” →

Star Power: Tiah-Mai Ayton Stops Ellie Hellewell in London

Star Power: Tiah-Mai Ayton Stops Ellie Hellewell in London Tiah-Mai Ayton gave another little demonstration of her potential when she stopped Ellie Hellewell at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday night. Ayton impressively moved to 7-0 when the Hellewell corner sensibly pulled their fighter out after six completed rounds. The victory earned the 20-year-old the … Continue reading Star Power: Tiah-Mai Ayton Stops Ellie Hellewell in London →

Claressa Shields Stops Kaye Scott To Become The Unified Middleweight Champion Of The World

Claressa Shields Stops Kaye Scott To Become The Unified Middleweight Champion Of The World Kaye Scott was tough, but ultimately outgunned by Claressa Shields in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday night. Shields (19-0) added even more glitter to her incredible resume when she stopped the Australian in the 6th round to claim the WBC and WBA … Continue reading Claressa Shields Stops Kaye Scott To Become The Unified Middleweight Champion Of The World →

Ginny Fuchs: Beyond The Ropes

Ginny Fuchs: Beyond The Ropes It was always going to be a tough ask. Even Ginny Fuchs probably didn't realise how much of a challenge it would be. Fuchs (4-1) hadn't fought since August 2024. A split-decision victory over Adelaida Ruiz that earned Fuchs the WBC interim super-flyweight title. A gruesome thumb sustained in that … Continue reading Ginny Fuchs: Beyond The Ropes →

Stevie Morgan: “I want to fight Stephanie Han.”

Stevie Morgan: "I want to fight Stephanie Han." It was another day of training for the American lightweight contender Stevie Morgan. Even the supposed day of rest didn't apply to her. I caught up with Morgan on Sunday. Another session completed. More will follow. "I've got to keep moving, the 37-year-old told me over Zoom. … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “I want to fight Stephanie Han.” →

Ringside Report: Caroline Dubois Defeats Terri Harper To Become The Unified World Lightweight Champion

Ringside Report: Caroline Dubois Defeats Terri Harper To Become The Unified World Lightweight Champion It was a little harder than many expected, but Caroline Dubois defeated Terri Harper at the Olympia in London on Sunday night to become a unified world lightweight champion. The scores were perhaps a little harsh on Harper, who I thought … Continue reading Ringside Report: Caroline Dubois Defeats Terri Harper To Become The Unified World Lightweight Champion →

Emma Dolan: “It’s My Time.”

Emma Dolan: "It's My Time." By Garry White  “Those places smelt of cheap fags and beer. That kind of stale cocktail will always take me back to my early amateur fights,” laughs IBF super-flyweight world title challenger Emma Dolan. In that dilapidated Social Club netherworld of flat Carling, roll-ups and unloved John Smith’s Extra Smooth, … Continue reading Emma Dolan: “It’s My Time.” →