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Mikiah Kreps: “I want my name to be cemented next to the greats of women’s boxing.”

Mikiah Kreps: "I want my name to be cemented next to the greats of women’s boxing." After seventy-five fights as a highly decorated amateur, Mikiah Kreps made the perhaps inevitable decision to turn professional in 2020. It was always a move that was likely to come at some stage. Those thoughts had been there for … Continue reading Mikiah Kreps: “I want my name to be cemented next to the greats of women’s boxing.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Haley Jordan Leonard

Beyond The Ropes: Haley Jordan Leonard Hayley Jordan Leonard had a promising track and field athlete cut short by injury and a coach lacking empathy and understanding. Leonard lost her way somewhat, but like many, she found boxing. She saw an old quote from a former heavyweight champion of the world. Almost instantly, she was … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Haley Jordan Leonard →

Sarah Watt: “I am a fighter. I’ve been fighting my whole life.”

Sarah Watt: "I am a fighter. But I’ve been fighting my whole life." Sarah Watt has just turned 39. A boxer by trade. But as she says herself, it's been a lifetime of fighting. Watt was born in Benalla, Victoria, Australia. In many ways, it's been a life of swimming against the tide. She has … Continue reading Sarah Watt: “I am a fighter. I’ve been fighting my whole life.” →

Gemma Richardson Makes a Successful Professional Debut

Gemma Richardson Makes a Successful Professional Debut After a year to forget in 2024, Gemma Richardson got her professional career off to the perfect start in Bolton on Saturday night. Richardson outpointed the Polish veteran Angelika Oles over six largely one-sided rounds. The scoring referee gave it to Richardson via a 60-55 scorecard. Oles was … Continue reading Gemma Richardson Makes a Successful Professional Debut →

The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters

The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters Friday night's historic Boxxer all-female card at the Royal Albert Hall has prompted quite significant changes to this ever-changing list. Chloe Watson, in losing her European flyweight title to Jasmina Zapotoczna, slips out of the top ten and is replaced by Karriss Artingstall. The former Olympic bronze medallist … Continue reading The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters →

Ringside Report: Lauren Price Beats Natasha Jonas On Points At The Royal Albert Hall

Ringside Report: Lauren Price Beats Natasha Jonas On Points At The Royal Albert Hall The pattern of the fight was set in the very seconds of the fight. A night where perhaps we knew pretty quickly who would win. Lauren Price comprehensively outpointed Natasha Jonas to crown herself a unified world welterweight champion. The victory … Continue reading Ringside Report: Lauren Price Beats Natasha Jonas On Points At The Royal Albert Hall →

Ringside Report: Jasmina Zapotoczna Shocks Chloe Watson At The Royal Albert Hall

Ringside Report: Jasmina Zapotoczna Shocks Chloe Watson At The Royal Albert Hall Jasmina Zapotoczna defied the odds on Friday night to defeat the previously unbeaten Chloe Watson at the Royal Albert Hall and, in the process, claim the European flyweight title. The judges were split, but Zapotoczna was the deserved winner in a close competitive … Continue reading Ringside Report: Jasmina Zapotoczna Shocks Chloe Watson At The Royal Albert Hall →

Chantelle Cameron: “I have waited because I was hoping they would make the right decision, and they haven’t, and they probably won’t.”

Chantelle Cameron: "I have waited because I was hoping they would make the right decision, and they haven't, and they probably won't." "A trilogy makes sense when it's one win apiece, not when one fighter has won both fights," Chantelle Cameron says after the announcement that Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will have a third … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “I have waited because I was hoping they would make the right decision, and they haven’t, and they probably won’t.” →

Lauren Parker: “I believe I win this fight.”

Lauren Parker: "I believe I win this fight." Lauren Parker was one of the lucky ones in 2024, at least in some ways. Parker had two fights in a problematic year for the female side of the sport. Many of her contemporaries weren't so fortunate. But for the former European super-flyweight champion, it was still … Continue reading Lauren Parker: “I believe I win this fight.” →