The FightPost Potential Stars of the Future: Harli Whitwell Women’s boxing has struggled somewhat of late. The peak of interest has dwindled, certainly to what it was only a few years ago. In many ways, with a few notable exceptions, progress stalled in 2024, and even world champions struggled to find what they needed. Certain … Continue reading The FightPost Potential Stars of the Future: Harli Whitwell
Hannah Robinson: Just Getting Started Hannah Robinson experienced a more than frustrating start to her professional career in 2024. The former two-time National amateur champion turned over last year, but the current state of play with women's boxing in the somewhat restricted UK market only offered up two outings for the former amateur star. But … Continue reading Hannah Robinson: Just Getting Started
Ringside Report: Nicola Hopewell Beats Marie Connan To Win The IBO World Flyweight Title Nicola Hopewell recorded the best win of her career on Saturday night in Sheffield to beat Marie Connan on a split-decision and, in the process, lift the IBO world flyweight title. At times, it was overly messy, but the majority of … Continue reading Ringside Report: Nicola Hopewell Beats Marie Connan To Win The IBO World Flyweight Title
FORMER UFC STAR MOLLY ‘MEATBALL’ MCCANN LAUNCHES BOXING CAREER WITH MATCHROOM Former UFC star Molly McCann has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and will make her professional debut later this year following a memorable career in MMA. McCann, a former ABA Champion, takes up boxing after 10 years in MMA, and the hugely … Continue reading FORMER UFC STAR MOLLY ‘MEATBALL’ MCCANN LAUNCHES BOXING CAREER WITH MATCHROOM
Stephen Smith: "I think the best days of Chantelle are still ahead of her." Stephen Smith is in the embryonic stages of his new life as a trainer. After a highly successful career of his own, Smith retired in 2021, he now wants to replicate his own success with his growing stable of fighters. Chantelle … Continue reading Stephen Smith: “I think the best days of Chantelle are still ahead of her.”
Nina Hughes: The Last Dance The recent retirement call Nina Hughes made always had a touch of the inevitable about it. The last dance against the Kenyan Nicholine Achieng summed up much of the latter part of the career of the former WBA world bantamweight champion. In simple terms, it wasn't supposed to be like … Continue reading Nina Hughes: The Last Dance
Rhiannon Dixon: "I'll fight anyone. I want to get back to world level as soon as possible." "I'm allowed to walk without my crutches now," the opening words of Rhiannon Dixon. A simple response, but equally a sign of significant progress of an injury that forced the cancellation of her 'comeback' fight in March. A … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I’ll fight anyone. I want to get back to world level as soon as possible.”
Stevie Morgan: "The world title is the ultimate goal." Stevie Morgan had a brief moment in the bright lights last year. A date with one of the greatest female fighters of all time, that catapulted her right into the mainstream spotlight. The fight with Amanda Serrano last July didn't go her way. But Morgan is … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “The world title is the ultimate goal.”
Ringside Report: Ben Whittaker Stops Liam Cameron in Birmingham If Ben Whittaker was feeling any pressure on Sunday night in Birmingham, he certainly didn't show it in the ring. His promoter Ben Shalom promised a demolition job. And that was pretty much how it turned out. Whittaker became the first fighter to stop Liam Cameron … Continue reading Ringside Report: Ben Whittaker Stops Liam Cameron in Birmingham
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.”
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