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Natasha Jonas: “I took the risk to fight Mikaela as a voluntary defence because I wanted to test myself, even though she was very high risk. But I am not scared to take that risk again.”  

Natasha Jonas: "I took the risk to fight Mikaela as a voluntary defence because I wanted to test myself, even though she was very high risk. But I am not scared to take that risk again.”   The fight was everything it was set up to be. Two former Olympians who knew the importance of … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “I took the risk to fight Mikaela as a voluntary defence because I wanted to test myself, even though she was very high risk. But I am not scared to take that risk again.”   →

Ringside Report: Natasha Jonas Edges Past Mikaela Mayer in Liverpool

Ringside Report: Natasha Jonas Edges Past Mikaela Mayer in Liverpool It always promised to be a Fight of the Year contender, and that is exactly what we got in Liverpool on Saturday night. Natasha Jonas successfully defended her IBF world welterweight title by squeaking past the former unified world super-featherweight champion. The judges had it … Continue reading Ringside Report: Natasha Jonas Edges Past Mikaela Mayer in Liverpool →

Press Conference Notes: Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer Ready for World Title Showdown 

Press Conference Notes: Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer Ready for World Title Showdown  Two-division world champion Natasha Jonas (14-2-1, 9 KOs) will defend her IBF welterweight world title against former unified junior lightweight world champion Mikaela Mayer (19-1, 5 KOs)this Saturday, Jan. 20 at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. In the co-feature, Jack Cullen (22-4-1, 10 KOs) will put his British and … Continue reading Press Conference Notes: Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer Ready for World Title Showdown  →

SKYE NICOLSON PRIMED FOR WORLD TITLE SHOT IN AUSTRALIA

SKYE NICOLSON PRIMED FOR WORLD TITLE SHOT IN AUSTRALIA Featherweight star set to face Mahfoud for vacant WBC crown in 2024 Featherweight star Skye Nicolson is confident of landing her dream World Title shot on home soil in Australia this year.  The Interim WBC World Champion had been calling for a shot at multi-weight icon Amanda Serrano but … Continue reading SKYE NICOLSON PRIMED FOR WORLD TITLE SHOT IN AUSTRALIA →

Chantelle Cameron: “I know I can and will beat Katie Taylor again.”

Chantelle Cameron: “I know I can and will beat Katie Taylor again.” Chantelle Cameron has spent the last few weeks reflecting on many things. The undisputed world super-lightweight titles are gone. The unbeaten record went with them. Words have been said. They have been spoken from the heart and from a place of frustration. A … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “I know I can and will beat Katie Taylor again.” →

Kate McLaren: “I love working on self development and looking at how far I have come and what I am still yet working towards achieving.”

Kate McLaren: "I love working on self development and looking at how far I have come and what I am still yet working towards achieving." The FightPost Ten: Kate McLaren First Ever Memory: I'm riding my first ever bike with my grandad. First Ever Boxing Memory: Running in the rain and all my prep for … Continue reading Kate McLaren: “I love working on self development and looking at how far I have come and what I am still yet working towards achieving.” →

Nicola Barke: “I am glad I made the decision to transition into boxing because I feel like this is my final opportunity to make a career out of my passion, and you only live once.”

Nicola Barke: “I am glad I made the decision to transition into boxing because I feel like this is my final opportunity to make a career out of my passion, and you only live once.” By Matt Elliott  The route that boxers take when turning professional is often a varied one. The traditional path, or … Continue reading Nicola Barke: “I am glad I made the decision to transition into boxing because I feel like this is my final opportunity to make a career out of my passion, and you only live once.” →

Ringside Report: Josh Kelly Stops Placido Ramirez

Ringside Report: Josh Kelly Stops Placido Ramirez By Matt Elliott Josh Kelly’s homecoming proved a successful one as he stopped Placido Ramirez in round three of their final eliminator for the IBO super welterweight title. Kelly, fighting in Sunderland for the first time as a professional, was who the majority of the sell-out crowd had … Continue reading Ringside Report: Josh Kelly Stops Placido Ramirez →

A Boxing Memory: Nigel Benn vs Gerald McClellan

A Boxing Memory: Nigel Benn vs Gerald McClellan They fought for personal supremacy, pride, a meaningless bauble, one fighter left the ring fighting for his life, the other had endless cold baths in a futile attempt to rid his aching body of the sustained intense pain it felt. And probably a mind haunted forever by … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Nigel Benn vs Gerald McClellan →