Kate McLaren: “I really want to be a world champion, and that takes sacrifice, hard work, and dedication, and that is what I am willing to do. I am all in.”

Kate McLaren: "I really want to be a world champion, and that takes sacrifice, hard work, and dedication, and that is what I am willing to do. I am all in." A lot has changed since I last spoke to Kate McLaren late last year. Last December, McLaren was still in the unbeaten ranks. Six … Continue reading Kate McLaren: “I really want to be a world champion, and that takes sacrifice, hard work, and dedication, and that is what I am willing to do. I am all in.” →

Chris Billam-Smith: The Unsung Hero

Chris Billam-Smith: The Unsung Hero Chris Billam-Smith has previously held the British, Commonwealth, and European cruiserweight titles. He is now the WBO cruiserweight champion of the world. In many ways, the unsung hero was a forgotten piece in his old promotional home. But Billam-Smith is one of boxing’s great feel-good stories. The move to Boxxer … Continue reading Chris Billam-Smith: The Unsung Hero →

Megan Redstall: A New Beginning

Megan Redstall: A New Beginning The return to action this weekend for Megan Redstall couldn’t have been better timed. The flyweight division is littered with domestic talent. After her fight this Saturday is out of the way, Redstall will look to force her way into title contention with the names that reside above her in … Continue reading Megan Redstall: A New Beginning →

Chloe Watson: “You will definitely see me fighting for world titles within the next twelve months.”

Chloe Watson: "You will definitely see me fighting for world titles within the next twelve months." It was late last year when I last caught up with the unbeaten Birkenhead flyweight hopeful Chloe Watson. It was Fight Week for the highly-touted prospect. The vacant European flyweight title was on the line in … Continue reading Chloe Watson: “You will definitely see me fighting for world titles within the next twelve months.” →

Macaulay McGowan: “I look back at that nine-year-old version of me and think he’d be happy with who I’ve become and what I’ve achieved.”

Macaulay McGowan: “I look back at that nine-year-old version of me and think he’d be happy with who I’ve become and what I’ve achieved.” By Matt Elliott This Friday, Macaulay McGowan fights for the EBU European super welterweight title as he faces reigning champion Abass Baraou in Bolton. It is the biggest opportunity of his … Continue reading Macaulay McGowan: “I look back at that nine-year-old version of me and think he’d be happy with who I’ve become and what I’ve achieved.” →

Shona Whitwell: “After spending eight years at GB, I just feel let down and heartbroken. Going to the Olympics was always my dream.”

Shona Whitwell: "After spending eight years at GB, I just feel let down and heartbroken. Going to the Olympics was always my dream." If ever a headline says everything, it is the one above. Eight years of blood, sweat, and tears. Eight years of unwavering loyalty. That's what Shona Whitwell has given in pursuit of … Continue reading Shona Whitwell: “After spending eight years at GB, I just feel let down and heartbroken. Going to the Olympics was always my dream.” →

Q & A With Author & Women’s Boxing Historian Malissa Smith

Q & A With Author & Women’s Boxing Historian Malissa Smith Malissa Smith is the author of A History of Women’s Boxing, an incredibly detailed piece of work on the female side of the sport. A vitally important and original addition to the numerous additional publications the sport offers. Malissa has now followed up on her successful … Continue reading Q & A With Author & Women’s Boxing Historian Malissa Smith →

Chantelle Cameron: “I want to be in the big fights and become a world champion again. But I just want to be happy and enjoy fighting again.”

Chantelle Cameron: “I want to be in the big fights and become a world champion again. But I just want to be happy and enjoy fighting again.” There is something different now about Chantelle Cameron. A fighter who has struggled in many ways since she turned professional in 2017. Cameron has spent a significant amount … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “I want to be in the big fights and become a world champion again. But I just want to be happy and enjoy fighting again.” →

Kallia Kourouni: “People see Pink Tyson and visualise this super confident warrior woman, when in reality I am quite an introverted person.”

Kallia Kourouni: “People see Pink Tyson and visualise this super confident warrior woman, when in reality I am quite an introverted person.” By Matt Elliott Kallia Kourouni, or as she’s more widely known, Pink Tyson is on the verge of the biggest fight of her professional career. On June 7th at the Hard Rock Hotel … Continue reading Kallia Kourouni: “People see Pink Tyson and visualise this super confident warrior woman, when in reality I am quite an introverted person.” →

Chantelle Cameron: The Queensberry Gambit

Chantelle Cameron: The Queensberry Gambit The original Magnificent Seven, admittedly born out of the 1954 film The Seven Samurai with a similar narrative, was by some distance the best incarnation of a Western franchise that spawned many inferior sequels. The quality dropped further with each passing offering. The Yul Brynner original had soul and meaning … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: The Queensberry Gambit →