A Boxing Memory: Georgia O'Connor On October 15th 2022, was the very last time we ever saw Georgia O'Connor inside a boxing ring. At 22, O'Connor was seemingly a fighter with her whole career ahead of her. But her story, her entire life even, is very much a case of what could have been. O'Connor … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Georgia O’Connor
Ebanie Bridges: A Brand New Start Ebanie Bridges last fought just over two years ago. The Australian was widely expected to defeat Miyo Yoshida and retain her IBF world bantamweight title, and then move on to unification fights and more. But Yoshida upset the odds to inflict the second defeat on the' resume of Bridges. … Continue reading Ebanie Bridges: A Brand New Start
Ebonie Cotton: "My intention is not to mess around. I want those belts." It was just a week removed after her last fight when I caught up with Ebonie Cotton. After just one professional fight, Cotton was given the opportunity to fight under the Matchroom bright lights live on DAZN. It was a moment … Continue reading Ebonie Cotton: “My intention is not to mess around. I want those belts.”
Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I would love to challenge myself against Gabriela Fundora." Jasmina Zapotoczna got win number ten last month. A little trip to France to defend her European flyweight title against Justine Lallemand was full of chaos and more. An away trip of high drama in the immediate aftermath when the opposing corner tried to … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I would love to challenge myself against Gabriela Fundora.”
Ben Whittaker: A New Beginning It is, in many ways, a new beginning for Ben Whittaker tonight. The sometimes polarising fighter starts his working relationship with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing in Birmingham against Benjamin Gavazi. The German has an impressive 19-1 record, but closer inspection tells us the 48th-ranked light-heavyweight according to Boxrec, will … Continue reading Ben Whittaker: A New Beginning
Fran Hennessy: "I wouldn't be in this sport if I didn't think I could go undisputed at a few different weights." We haven't seen Fran Hennessy inside a boxing ring since March. It was a special night for her. Big-time boxing returned to the Royal Albert Hall. An all-female card live on Sky Sports, … Continue reading Fran Hennessy: “I wouldn’t be in this sport if I didn’t think I could go undisputed at a few different weights.”
Beyond The Ropes: Rubi Smallwood Just a few short months ago, Rubi Smallwood was flying in her sport of choice. A thriving boxing career that had already accumulated three national titles. But in September, the 18-year-old suddenly had a bigger fight on her hands. Smallwood was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, which left her temporarily paralysed. … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Rubi Smallwood
Frazer Clarke: "The best part of my career is coming up. I wouldn't say no to any fight." Fight Week has been a long time coming for Frazer Clarke. We last saw Clarke inside a boxing ring in April when he blitzed Ebenezer Tetteh inside a round in Birmingham. Clarke should have returned … Continue reading Frazer Clarke: “The best part of my career is coming up. I wouldn’t say no to any fight.”
Valerian Spicer: "With boxing, I found a purpose and a sense of achievement. It was something I really needed. It pretty much changed every area of my life in a very positive way." It's the time of year where everyone in the public eye has seemingly got a book out. The endless plugs and promotional … Continue reading Valerian Spicer: “With boxing, I found a purpose, and a sense of achievement. it was something I really needed. it pretty much changed every area of my life in a very positive way.”
Amber Farraway: "I want to go as far as I can." Amber Farraway is another potential star off that seemingly never-ending Australian production line of elite female boxing talent. The 24-year-old has big ambitions. A desire to compete in next year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028 a longer-term … Continue reading Amber Farraway: “I want to go as far as I can.”
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