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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.” →

Natasha Jonas Awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List

Natasha Jonas Awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours List Natasha Jonas has gained another accolade to add to the many plaudits she has already received in her quite remarkable boxing career. The 40-year-old has been awarded a much-deserved MBE in the latest King's Birthday Honours list. As an amateur, Jonas represented her country … Continue reading Natasha Jonas Awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List →

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 →

Hannah Robinson: “I think mentally I needed a plan, and I needed to know where I was going.”

Hannah Robinson: "I think mentally I needed a plan, and I needed to know where I was going." Hannah Robinson had her second outing of the year at the Eston Leisure Centre in Middlesbrough on Saturday night. It was win number four for the former two-time National Amateur Champion. And by far her most significant. … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: “I think mentally I needed a plan, and I needed to know where I was going.” →

Jade Pearce Makes the Perfect Start to Her Professional Career

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 →

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 →

Beyond The Ropes: Callum Simpson

Beyond The Ropes: Callum Simpson Callum Simpson has something very few fighters have. Yes, he can fight. Simpson could be a world champion within the next twelve months. But he brings a little more to the party. His incredibly loyal and passionate fan base. They are beyond vocal, and they come in great numbers. Simpson … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Callum Simpson →