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.”
Mikaela Mayer: "They will have to pay me some big bucks for me to fight Lauren Price in Wales." There was a time when the phone didn't ring. A time when Mikaela Mayer was without a world title. A fighter who was deemed high risk and no reward. But that victory over Sandy Ryan last … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “They will have to pay me some big bucks for me to fight Lauren Price in Wales.”
Skye Nicolson vs. Tiara Brown: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Skye Nicolson heads into yet another fight week with an unbeaten opponent ready and waiting for her. An opponent who is yet again expected to be the ultimate test for the unbeaten and largely untouchable WBC featherweight champion of the world. Tiara Brown has been … Continue reading Skye Nicolson vs. Tiara Brown: Big Fight Preview & Prediction
Beyond The Ropes: Kaye Scott As an amateur Kaye Scott won multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games and the World Championships before leaving the unpaid ranks behind in 2023 to chase world titles as a professional. But with just a few week's notice, Scott rejoined the world of amateur boxing once more and travelled to … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Kaye Scott
Mai Soliman: "All roads lead to the world title." Mai Soliman is seven fights into her professional career. Only one early blemish spoils her resume. But the Egyptian-born super-flyweight contender has recovered quite magnificently from that early reversal and is now edging ever closer to a shot at the world title. Soliman spent a good … Continue reading Mai Soliman: “All roads lead to the world title.”
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