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Nicola Hopewell: “I went in there thinking nothing would stop me this time.”

Nicola Hopewell: "I went in there thinking nothing would stop me this time." The scars of battle were plainly visible. Two deep cuts that required multiple stitches greeted me over Zoom less than forty-eight hours after a fight that had earned Nicola Hopewell her first professional title. But those superficial wounds are, in many ways, … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: “I went in there thinking nothing would stop me this time.” →

Linn Sandström: Against All Odds

Linn Sandström: Against All Odds It's difficult to fully comprehend just how far Linn Sandström has come, not only in her inspirational boxing career but in life itself. Born in Brazil, within a matter of days, she was in Sweden courtesy of her adopted parents. Sandström became an international table tennis star during her time … Continue reading Linn Sandström: Against All Odds →

Chantelle Reid: “Winning a gold medal is realistic. I am not going to Paris for anything less.”

Chantelle Reid: “Winning a gold medal is realistic. I am not going to Paris for anything less.” It is a quite remarkable story. Once a rising star. But Chantelle Reid was six years away from her sport due to a severe back injury. Reid only returned to boxing in early 2023. Expectations were probably low … Continue reading Chantelle Reid: “Winning a gold medal is realistic. I am not going to Paris for anything less.” →

NETFLIX AND MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCE THE MOST ANTICIPATED WOMEN’S BOXING REMATCH IN HISTORY, KATIE TAYLOR VS AMANDA SERRANO, STREAMING LIVE EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX ON SATURDAY, JULY 20 

NETFLIX AND MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCE THE MOST ANTICIPATED WOMEN’S BOXING REMATCH IN HISTORY, KATIE TAYLOR VS AMANDA SERRANO, STREAMING LIVE EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX ON SATURDAY, JULY 20  Taylor vs. Serrano 2 will be the co-main event of Paul vs. Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with their rematch to be contested for the … Continue reading NETFLIX AND MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCE THE MOST ANTICIPATED WOMEN’S BOXING REMATCH IN HISTORY, KATIE TAYLOR VS AMANDA SERRANO, STREAMING LIVE EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX ON SATURDAY, JULY 20  →

Ringside Report: Rhiannon Dixon Wins The Vacant WBO World Lightweight Title in Manchester

Ringside Report: Rhiannon Dixon Wins The Vacant WBO World Lightweight Title in Manchester In only her tenth professional fight, Rhiannon Dixon crowned herself the new WBO world lightweight champion courtesy of a hard-fought, unanimous points victory over the tough Argentinian Karen Elizabeth Carabajal on Saturday night at the AO Arena in Manchester. Dixon won by … Continue reading Ringside Report: Rhiannon Dixon Wins The Vacant WBO World Lightweight Title in Manchester →

Rhiannon Dixon vs. Karen Carabajal Press Conference Quotes

Rhiannon Dixon vs. Karen Carabajal Press Conference Quotes Rhiannon Dixon and Karen Elizabeth Carabajal fight for the vacant WBO world lightweight title on Saturday night at the AO Arena in Manchester. Here is what the two fighters had to say at today's final press conference. Rhiannon Dixon: “I’m really excited for this, and I can’t thank … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon vs. Karen Carabajal Press Conference Quotes →

ELLIE SCOTNEY – NAN ALWAYS TOLD ME I’VE GOT TO FINISH THE COLLECTION

ELLIE SCOTNEY - NAN ALWAYS TOLD ME I'VE GOT TO FINISH THE COLLECTION IBF Super-Bantamweight champion spurred on by memory of late nan ahead of Lefebvre unification clash IBF World Champion Ellie Scotney says her nan will have the best seat in the house when she aims to unify the Super-Bantamweight division against France's undefeated WBO ruler Segolene … Continue reading ELLIE SCOTNEY – NAN ALWAYS TOLD ME I’VE GOT TO FINISH THE COLLECTION →

SKYE NICOLSON: 12 x 3 ROUNDS FOR SERRANO? SIGN ME UP!

SKYE NICOLSON: 12 x 3 ROUNDS FOR SERRANO? SIGN ME UP! Australian star would take on Puerto Rican over longer distance – but first faces Mahfoud for WBC strap in Las Vegas Skye Nicolson says she is open to facing Amanda Serrano over 12 three minute rounds if that gets the fight on – and the Australian is … Continue reading SKYE NICOLSON: 12 x 3 ROUNDS FOR SERRANO? SIGN ME UP! →

SKYE NICOLSON FLYING THE FLAG FOR AUSTRALIA IN LAS VEGAS

SKYE NICOLSON FLYING THE FLAG FOR AUSTRALIA IN LAS VEGAS Australian star aiming to be crowned the newest world champion from Down Under Skye Nicolson says she is fighting not just for her first World title but to continue to raise the profile of women’s boxing in Australia as she takes on Sarah Mahfoud for the vacant WBC … Continue reading SKYE NICOLSON FLYING THE FLAG FOR AUSTRALIA IN LAS VEGAS →