Jade Pearce Makes the Perfect Start to Her Professional Career It was a long time coming after a couple of false starts, but Jade Pearce made light work of her first professional opponent in a thoroughly impressive debut. The experienced Icelandic import Valgerdur Gudsteinsdottir found the former amateur star far too much for her at … Continue reading Jade Pearce Makes the Perfect Start to Her Professional Career
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Ringside Report: Callum Simpson Overcomes Two Knockdowns To Win The European Super-Middleweight Title
Ringside Report: Callum Simpson Overcomes Two Knockdowns To Win The European Super-Middleweight Title Callum Simpson sent his incredibly vocal supporters home happy on Saturday night at his beloved Oakwell. But Simpson had to overcome two knockdowns himself before being crowned the European super-middleweight champion in a wildly exciting fight. Ivan Zucco, the previously unbeaten southpaw, … Continue reading Ringside Report: Callum Simpson Overcomes Two Knockdowns To Win The European Super-Middleweight Title
Hannah Robinson: Making Up For Lost Time
Hannah Robinson: Making Up For Lost Time There was a time when women's boxing was booming. Dates were frequent. The female side of the sport was on trend. But things are very different in 2025. Much of the momentum was lost in 2024, as the money men turned their attention to the Saudi riches. A … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: Making Up For Lost Time
Jade Jones: “Boxing just excites me. It’s a new challenge.”
Jade Jones: "Boxing just excites me. It's a new challenge." Jade Jones isn't quite embarking on a mission impossible. She can draw inspiration and hope from the likes of Lauren Price and Chantelle Cameron, who have switched combat sports to reach the very pinnacle of the Noble Art. But Jones is making the switch later … Continue reading Jade Jones: “Boxing just excites me. It’s a new challenge.”
Jade Pearce: “As you can tell by my debut opponent, I’m not one to shy away from the tough fights.”
Jade Pearce: "As you can tell by my debut opponent, I’m not one to shy away from the tough fights." The professional debut of the former amateur star Jade Pearce should have happened several months ago. Two false starts left Pearce frustrated and more. But finally, this coming weekend, Pearce will get her professional career … Continue reading Jade Pearce: “As you can tell by my debut opponent, I’m not one to shy away from the tough fights.”
Joey Lee Paul: “The main reason I have stuck with boxing is to see just what I am capable of.”
Joey Lee Paul: "The main reason I have stuck with boxing is to see just what I am capable of." Joey Lee Paul is a chiropractor by day. The 25-year-old is also deep into her studies for a Master’s in strength and conditioning. Paul is also aiming high in her blossoming boxing career. Thoughts of … Continue reading Joey Lee Paul: “The main reason I have stuck with boxing is to see just what I am capable of.”
Hannah Robinson vs. Georgia Klein: Perfect Matchmaking
Hannah Robinson vs. Georgia Klein: Perfect Matchmaking For Hannah Robinson, activity is key. The former two-time National Champion turned professional in 2024. Only two fights filled her resume. A somewhat disappointing return for a fighter who has dreams of world titles. Robinson made changes to her inner circle, and phase two of her professional career … Continue reading Hannah Robinson vs. Georgia Klein: Perfect Matchmaking
Avril Mathie: “I don’t think there is another boxer who had more fun with their journey than I did. I am at peace with it all.”
Avril Mathie: "I don't think there is another boxer who had more fun with their journey than I did. I am at peace with it all." In many ways, it was a decision that was a long time coming. A reluctance to call time on a boxing career that had given her … Continue reading Avril Mathie: “I don’t think there is another boxer who had more fun with their journey than I did. I am at peace with it all.”
Daryle Mary Jobling: “My goal was always to go to the Olympics.”
Daryle Mary Jobling: "My goal was always to go to the Olympics." Around ten years ago, Daryle Mary Jobling seemingly had the boxing world at her feet. There were dreams of going to the European Championships, and there were even thoughts of competing on the Olympic stage. But then a serious knee injury that occurred … Continue reading Daryle Mary Jobling: “My goal was always to go to the Olympics.”
Donald McRae: The Last Bell, Life, Death and Boxing
Donald McRae: The Last Bell, Life, Death and Boxing The sound of the latest Donald McRae long-form offering dropping through my letterbox is always incredibly welcomed. When his latest book on the Noble Art, surely a moniker that has more than a touch of irony, arrived at my fixed abode, the joy was still there. … Continue reading Donald McRae: The Last Bell, Life, Death and Boxing









