The Greatest Female Fights of the Modern-Era 1: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano The biggest female fight of all time. With unprecedented hype and anticipation, an iconic venue, it could all have blown up everyone’s faces. In many ways, it needed to deliver. It did, and then some. It delivered everything it promised and much … Continue reading The Greatest Female Fights of the Modern-Era
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
Nina Hughes: "If that's the end, then that's the end. But if there is another big fight out there, I would take it." "I keep beating myself up because everything I practised in the gym I didn't do in the fight." The opening words of Nina Hughes just a few days removed from her … Continue reading Nina Hughes: “If that’s the end, then that’s the end. But if there is another big fight out there, I would take it.”
Mikaela Mayer: "This time, I am going to make the scorecards even wider. I want to remove all doubt." Another Fight Week has begun for Mikaela Mayer. But for the first time since October 2022, she walks into it as a world champion. Mayer will rematch Sandy Ryan this coming weekend in Las Vegas. A … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “This time, I am going to make the scorecards even wider. I want to remove all doubt.”
Paddy Pimblett: "I think I am going to finish Chandler in the first two rounds." "It's the perfect fight at the perfect time." The words of UFC lightweight title contender Paddy Pimblett. Next month, Pimblett will head to Miami, Florida, to take on the former title challenger Michael Chandler at UFC 314. Pimblett is undefeated … Continue reading Paddy Pimblett: “I think I am going to finish Chandler in the first two rounds.”
Beyond The Ropes: Terri Stuart The life of Terri Stuart started in 1999 in a small ex-mining village called Dipton in County Durham. The 25-year-old has had a life in sports. A wide variety that included kickboxing before she found boxing and a career in the Army. Stuart had a rural upbringing. "I lived with … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Terri Stuart
Beyond The Ropes: Millie Symons The Enfield-born Millie Symons was bullied at school. She found those early years hard for many reasons. But she found boxing and her life changed for the better. The 21-year-old struggled to find herself in those early formative years. "I got bullied for three years at school, which led me … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Millie Symons
Beyond The Ropes: Ebony Leigh Jones The Barnsley-born Ebony Leigh Jones started in dance. A move to karate followed before she found boxing. Jones is now a two-weight National Champion and she competed in the 2022 World Youth Championships. There are thoughts of turning professional. At 19, it's fair to say that she is only … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Ebony Leigh Jones
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
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