Madi Gittins: "The Olympics are the dream." If women's boxing is to keep moving forward, it needs a new generation of talent to come through the ranks. The 21-year-old Madi Gittins is a fighter seemingly perfectly placed to carry her sport forward well into the next decade. Born and bred in Hull, Gittins has been … Continue reading Madi Gittins: “The Olympics are the dream.”
Ebonie Cotton: "I truly believe that boxing saved my life." A life that started in Rowley Regis, West Midlands, was followed by periods in numerous countries across the globe before Ebonie Cotton settled and spent eight years in Australia. But Cotton is back home now, and a new life is about to begin. Cotton was … Continue reading Ebonie Cotton: “I truly believe that boxing saved my life.”
Stevie Morgan: "The world title is the ultimate goal." Stevie Morgan had a brief moment in the bright lights last year. A date with one of the greatest female fighters of all time, that catapulted her right into the mainstream spotlight. The fight with Amanda Serrano last July didn't go her way. But Morgan is … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “The world title is the ultimate goal.”
Beyond The Ropes: Aoibhe Carabine The 23-year-old Aoibhe Carabine had a spell playing Gaelic football when she was just 8. Not long after, boxing came into her life. Two years later, Carabine was an Irish champion. She has now won eleven National titles. Carabine was born in a small village called Bangor Erris in County … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Aoibhe Carabine
Shanell Dargan: "Boxing really did save my life." Shanell Dargan had a beyond-tough early life. She dreamed of a singing career and appeared on the Australian X Factor. But now, after fighting many things in her life, Dargan is a professional boxer and wants to become a world champion. Dargan will have fight number ten … Continue reading Shanell Dargan: “Boxing really did save my life.”
Tiara Brown Upsets Skye Nicolson In Australia The American Tiara Brown upset the considerable betting odds in Sydney to inflict the first defeat on the resume of Skye Nicolson and made herself the new WBC featherweight champion in the process. Brown got the victory courtesy of a split decision. One judge gave it to Nicolson … Continue reading Tiara Brown Upsets Skye Nicolson In Australia
The Two-Time World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman Sadly Passes Away Aged 76 I was a little too young to remember the first career of George Foreman. The surly demeanour. The brooding former Olympic heavyweight champion who was battering his opponents into helpless submission on his way to the world heavyweight title in the early 1970s. … Continue reading The Two-Time World Heavyweight Champion George Foreman Sadly Passes Away Aged 76
Mikaela Mayer: "They will have to pay me some big bucks for me to fight Lauren Price in Wales." There was a time when the phone didn't ring. A time when Mikaela Mayer was without a world title. A fighter who was deemed high risk and no reward. But that victory over Sandy Ryan last … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “They will have to pay me some big bucks for me to fight Lauren Price in Wales.”
Beyond The Ropes: Morgan Baber Morgan Baber is a former gymnast who wanted to find a sport that gave her something different. She found boxing and, after a short period away, is now on the comeback trail and looking at joining the world of professional boxing. The 22-year-old was born and bred in Bristol. Baber … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Morgan Baber
Skye Nicolson vs. Tiara Brown: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Skye Nicolson heads into yet another fight week with an unbeaten opponent ready and waiting for her. An opponent who is yet again expected to be the ultimate test for the unbeaten and largely untouchable WBC featherweight champion of the world. Tiara Brown has been … Continue reading Skye Nicolson vs. Tiara Brown: Big Fight Preview & Prediction
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