Tag: writing

Charlotte Johnson: “I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly.”

Charlotte Johnson: "I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly." I last spoke to Charlotte Johnson in the summer. Developing nicely as an amateur, the Australian light-flyweight had no immediate plans to turn professional. But plans change. Earlier this month, Johnson made her professional debut, stopping Khwunchit … Continue reading Charlotte Johnson: “I’m focused on the work I need to do, and those opportunities will present themselves accordingly.” →

Maiseyrose Courtney: “I want the fights that put me in a position where I can reach my dreams.”

Maiseyrose Courtney: "I want the fights that put me in a position where I can reach my dreams." Maiseyrose Courtney ended a frustrating year with a convincing points victory over Sara Orszagi at the Indigo in London on Wednesday evening. Courtney outpointed her Hungarian opponent 60-54 over six one-sided rounds and hopes the new year … Continue reading Maiseyrose Courtney: “I want the fights that put me in a position where I can reach my dreams.” →

Ebonie Cotton: “My intention is not to mess around. I want those belts.”   

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: "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

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.”     

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

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.” 

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.”  →