Sam Lightfoot: "Boxing is my passion, and I want to make a living out of it." Sam Lightfoot is the latest fighter to leave the amateur world behind to join the ever-expanding professional ranks. Like many, Lightfoot has had to be patient while her application for a British Boxing Board of Control licence is completed. … Continue reading Sam Lightfoot: “Boxing is my passion, and I want to make a living out of it.”
Alice Pumphrey: "I know I can beat anyone that is put in front of me." The winning feeling goes on for Alice Pumphrey. A young fighter seemingly destined for the very pinnacle of her sport. Pumphrey has followed on from winning the World Boxing U19 Championships last year in America, replicating that gold medal in … Continue reading Alice Pumphrey: “I know I can beat anyone that is put in front of me.”
March & The Relaunch of Women's Boxing Boxxer are labelling their latest all-female card as the relaunch of women's boxing. A March 7th extravaganza that is much-needed to jump-start the female side of the sport after a period of stagnation in 2024. But March looks like being far more than one solitary card. It is … Continue reading March & The Relaunch of Women’s Boxing
Beyond The Ropes: Joe Louis By Garry White Working as a greeter in Caesars Palace wasn’t hard work. Signing a few autographs for starry-eyed out-of-towners, fooling around with house money on the tables, and hanging with high rollers. They say the boys at the casino paid him a decent wage and provided him with a house. … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Joe Louis
Georgia O'Connor: Born Fighter The word "cancer" is hard enough to digest. But when it is swiftly followed by an even harsher and more definitive word, you can only contemplate how hard it must be for someone who is on the receiving end of such words. Georgia O'Connor had the words cancer and terminal said … Continue reading Georgia O’Connor: Born Fighter
Nina Hughes Finally Gets Her Rematch With Cherneka Johnson It's been a long time coming for Nina Hughes, but on March 22nd in Sydney, Australia, she will finally get her chance of redemption and revenge. Cherneka Johnson will rematch Hughes in the first defence of the WBA world bantamweight title that she took from the … Continue reading Nina Hughes Finally Gets Her Rematch With Cherneka Johnson
Nicola Hopewell: Kate Radomska & Beyond Kate Radomska will be Nicola Hopewell's first opponent in 2025. It will be a ten-round non-title fight that Hopewell hopes will be the catalyst for a productive and rewarding year. Hopewell, the reigning Commonwealth flyweight champion, will fight Radomska on March 1st in Sheffield. It will be the second … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: Kate Radomska & Beyond
Beyond The Ropes: Kayla Iwikau I first contacted Kayla Iwikau over two years ago about the possibility of telling her story. Scheduling issues prevented the interview from taking place as planned in 2022, so as sometimes happens, the interview was put on ice. We kept in touch, and the intention was always to do the … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Kayla Iwikau
Beyond The Ropes: Callum Simpson It was always apparent Boxxer has something very rare in Callum Simpson. He can sell tickets by the bucketload. A rarity in an era of half-empty arenas. Simpson might even in the not-too-distant future be selling out a football stadium. But even beyond that, Callum Simpson can fight. While another … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Callum Simpson
Claressa Shields: Undisputed & Untouchable Claressa Shields proved yet again over the weekend that she is untouchable. Shields added yet another undisputed label to her resume. Now, a three-time undisputed champion of the world, Shields only lacks a true rival. Some may argue that the depth of the women's boxing above the welterweight limit is … Continue reading Claressa Shields: Undisputed & Untouchable
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