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Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That’s what keeps me going.”

Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That's what keeps me going." Jasmina Zapotoczna was a more than interested spectator earlier this month in Barnsley. Callum Simpson, her friend and stablemate, survived two early knockdowns to stop Ivan Zucco at his beloved Oakwell Stadium to win … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That’s what keeps me going.” →

Shannon Rose: “Boxing gives me a lot of discipline, drive, and courage.”

Shannon Rose: "Boxing gives me a lot of discipline, drive, and courage." Many fighters find boxing after trying their hand elsewhere in the sporting landscape. Shannon Rose is another to add to that list. The Australian was just looking for something different. She found what she was looking for in boxing. "I started boxing about … Continue reading Shannon Rose: “Boxing gives me a lot of discipline, drive, and courage.” →

Seniesa Estrada: “I am excited to do all the things I have wanted to do outside of boxing.” 

Seniesa Estrada: "I am excited to do all the things I have wanted to do outside of boxing."    Seniesa Estrada was undefeated and undisputed when she surprisingly announced her retirement in 2024. Estrada was only 32 when she made that retirement call last October. There was apparently more to come, but in many ways, … Continue reading Seniesa Estrada: “I am excited to do all the things I have wanted to do outside of boxing.”  →

A British Title Fight Between Maiseyrose Courtney & Chloe Watson Could Be What The Flyweight Division Needs

A British Title Fight Between Maiseyrose Courtney & Chloe Watson Could Be What The Flyweight Division Needs Women's boxing is at somewhat of a crossroads. 2024 was a difficult year as the attention went elsewhere, and a large portion of the momentum, which the female side of the sport has gained over the last few … Continue reading A British Title Fight Between Maiseyrose Courtney & Chloe Watson Could Be What The Flyweight Division Needs →

Seanadh Leigh: “I want to be in Los Angeles for the Olympic Games, and I want to win the gold medal.”

Seanadh Leigh: "I want to be in Los Angeles for the Olympic Games, and I want to win the gold medal." Her father, Christian, believes his daughter has similarities to the former WBC world featherweight champion Skye Nicolson. He describes his daughter as a classy southpaw. Incredibly high praise. But Seanadh Leigh wants to replicate … Continue reading Seanadh Leigh: “I want to be in Los Angeles for the Olympic Games, and I want to win the gold medal.” →

Stephen Smith: “I think the best days of Chantelle are still ahead of her.”

Stephen Smith: "I think the best days of Chantelle are still ahead of her." Stephen Smith is in the embryonic stages of his new life as a trainer. After a highly successful career of his own, Smith retired in 2021, he now wants to replicate his own success with his growing stable of fighters. Chantelle … Continue reading Stephen Smith: “I think the best days of Chantelle are still ahead of her.” →

Tina Gramatikova: “Boxing gives me a feeling I have never felt before.”

Tina Gramatikova: "Boxing gives me a feeling I have never felt before." The 28-year-old Tina Gramatikova has an incredibly busy schedule. She works. She studies. She fights. An aspiring lawyer. An aspiring fighter who, after only two years in the sport, is dreaming of Commonwealth and Olympic glory. "I work full time in a legal … Continue reading Tina Gramatikova: “Boxing gives me a feeling I have never felt before.” →

Mikaela Mayer: The Perfect Fighter For Riyadh Season

Mikaela Mayer: The Perfect Fighter For Riyadh Season When Turki Alalshikh posted the following, he was greeted with an avalanche of worthwhile applications to feature on his high-profile and extremely lucrative Riyadh Season cards. 'From this point on, I don’t want to see any more Tom and Jerry-type boxing matches where one fighter is running … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: The Perfect Fighter For Riyadh Season →