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Natasha Jonas: “I took the risk to fight Mikaela as a voluntary defence because I wanted to test myself, even though she was very high risk. But I am not scared to take that risk again.”  

Natasha Jonas: "I took the risk to fight Mikaela as a voluntary defence because I wanted to test myself, even though she was very high risk. But I am not scared to take that risk again.”   The fight was everything it was set up to be. Two former Olympians who knew the importance of … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “I took the risk to fight Mikaela as a voluntary defence because I wanted to test myself, even though she was very high risk. But I am not scared to take that risk again.”   →

Jonas vs. Mayer: Blood, Guts & Controversy in Liverpool

Jonas vs. Mayer: Blood, Guts & Controversy in Liverpool Mikaela Mayer would have woken up this morning feeling again that the boxing gods are firmly against her. Mayer and Natasha Jonas left everything in that Liverpool ring on Saturday night in their fight for the IBF world welterweight title. A fight that should and will … Continue reading Jonas vs. Mayer: Blood, Guts & Controversy in Liverpool →

Ringside Report: Natasha Jonas Edges Past Mikaela Mayer in Liverpool

Ringside Report: Natasha Jonas Edges Past Mikaela Mayer in Liverpool It always promised to be a Fight of the Year contender, and that is exactly what we got in Liverpool on Saturday night. Natasha Jonas successfully defended her IBF world welterweight title by squeaking past the former unified world super-featherweight champion. The judges had it … Continue reading Ringside Report: Natasha Jonas Edges Past Mikaela Mayer in Liverpool →

Press Conference Notes: Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer Ready for World Title Showdown 

Press Conference Notes: Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer Ready for World Title Showdown  Two-division world champion Natasha Jonas (14-2-1, 9 KOs) will defend her IBF welterweight world title against former unified junior lightweight world champion Mikaela Mayer (19-1, 5 KOs)this Saturday, Jan. 20 at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. In the co-feature, Jack Cullen (22-4-1, 10 KOs) will put his British and … Continue reading Press Conference Notes: Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer Ready for World Title Showdown  →

Mikaela Mayer: “It’s a big fight and a fight that motivates me. This is where I want to be.”

Mikaela Mayer: “It’s a big fight and a fight that motivates me. This is where I want to be.” Mikaela Mayer has returned to her adopted fighting home. The fourth consecutive fight in England is only days away. Mayer will head to the lion’s den on Saturday night to face Natasha Jonas for her IBF … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “It’s a big fight and a fight that motivates me. This is where I want to be.” →

SKYE NICOLSON PRIMED FOR WORLD TITLE SHOT IN AUSTRALIA

SKYE NICOLSON PRIMED FOR WORLD TITLE SHOT IN AUSTRALIA Featherweight star set to face Mahfoud for vacant WBC crown in 2024 Featherweight star Skye Nicolson is confident of landing her dream World Title shot on home soil in Australia this year.  The Interim WBC World Champion had been calling for a shot at multi-weight icon Amanda Serrano but … Continue reading SKYE NICOLSON PRIMED FOR WORLD TITLE SHOT IN AUSTRALIA →

Chantelle Cameron: “I know I can and will beat Katie Taylor again.”

Chantelle Cameron: “I know I can and will beat Katie Taylor again.” Chantelle Cameron has spent the last few weeks reflecting on many things. The undisputed world super-lightweight titles are gone. The unbeaten record went with them. Words have been said. They have been spoken from the heart and from a place of frustration. A … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “I know I can and will beat Katie Taylor again.” →

The Master: Naoya Inoue Stops Marlon Tapales to Become Undisputed Junior Featherweight World Champion

The Master: Naoya Inoue Stops Marlon Tapales to Become Undisputed Junior Featherweight World Champion WBC/WBO junior featherweight world champion Naoya "The Monster" Inoue (26-0, 23 KOs) made history again. The Japanese pound-for-pound superstar knocked out Filipino IBF/WBA champion Marlon Tapales in round 10 to capture the undisputed junior featherweight championship Tuesday at Ariake Arena in Tokyo. With the victory, Inoue joins Terence Crawford … Continue reading The Master: Naoya Inoue Stops Marlon Tapales to Become Undisputed Junior Featherweight World Champion →