Kofi Jantuah: “It will be interesting, but I see Mikaela dominating Chantelle. Maybe even stopping her in the later rounds.”

Kofi Jantuah: "It will be interesting, but I see Mikaela dominating Chantelle. Maybe even stopping her in the later rounds." The fighting career of Kofi Jantuah ended seventeen years ago. Born in Ghana, Jantuah built up a more than solid career, including a couple of attempts at winning a world title. But once his gloves were hung … Continue reading Kofi Jantuah: “It will be interesting, but I see Mikaela dominating Chantelle. Maybe even stopping her in the later rounds.” →

Rubi Smallwood: “I did doubt if I would ever box again.”

Rubi Smallwood: "I did doubt if I would ever box again." A lot has changed in eight months for Rubi Smallwood. A debilitating illness that left her temporarily paralysed had threatened her thriving boxing career. “I can’t really live without boxing,” Smallwood told me in November. It now looks as though she won't have to. … Continue reading Rubi Smallwood: “I did doubt if I would ever box again.” →

Ginny Fuchs: “I want to become the undisputed champion at super-flyweight as fast as possible. And then move up, and try to do it again.”

Ginny Fuchs: "I want to become the undisputed champion at super-flyweight as fast as possible. And then move up, and try to do it again." Ginny Fuchs turned professional in 2022 with real hope. A successful amateur career behind her, including representing her country at the Tokyo Olympics. But the subsequent four years have brought … Continue reading Ginny Fuchs: “I want to become the undisputed champion at super-flyweight as fast as possible. And then move up, and try to do it again.” →

Lupita Medina: “I want to become a superstar.”

Lupita Medina: "I want to become a superstar." Most Valuable Promotions have heavily invested in women’s boxing over the last few years. An ever-expanding roster of elite female talent. The likes of Amanda Serrano, Mikaela Mayer, Chantelle Cameron, and many orhers are now part of that MVP family. The unbeaten Nicaraguan-American Lupita Medina is the … Continue reading Lupita Medina: “I want to become a superstar.” →

Lara Brown: “I want to go to the Commonwealth Games and win the gold medal.”

Lara Brown: "I want to go to the Commonwealth Games and win the gold medal." The 2026 Commonwealth Games is now only a few weeks away. Next month, Glasgow will play host to the sporting extravaganza. A celebration of sport. A feel-good parade of sporting talent. Lara Brown will be a part of it. The … Continue reading Lara Brown: “I want to go to the Commonwealth Games and win the gold medal.” →

Lynsey Perrin: “I want to go as far as I can go.”

Lynsey Perrin: "I want to go as far as I can go." They say age is just a number. Lynsey Perrin is a firm believer in that. A former amateur. Age restrictions put a halt to that. Perrin then wanted to turn professional under the traditional route. "I applied for a British Boxing Board of … Continue reading Lynsey Perrin: “I want to go as far as I can go.” →

Stevie Morgan: “I want to fight Stephanie Han.”

Stevie Morgan: "I want to fight Stephanie Han." It was another day of training for the American lightweight contender Stevie Morgan. Even the supposed day of rest didn't apply to her. I caught up with Morgan on Sunday. Another session completed. More will follow. "I've got to keep moving, the 37-year-old told me over Zoom. … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: “I want to fight Stephanie Han.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson

Beyond The Ropes: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson It's been a long time coming, but finally, the much-anticipated rematch between Troy Williamson and Callum Simpson has been signed, sealed, and delivered. A lot has changed since Williamson upset the script in December and stopped the previously unbeaten Simpson in ten rounds after a pulsating battle … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson →

Christina Desmond: “It would be a dream to box on the undercard of Katie Taylor’s show.”

Christina Desmond: "It would be a dream to box on the undercard of Katie Taylor's show." After a highly successful amateur career that included nineteen national titles, Christina Desmond turned professional last year. It's been a highly encouraging start in her new world. Five fights. Five wins. The 30-year-old welterweight contender is showing real signs … Continue reading Christina Desmond: “It would be a dream to box on the undercard of Katie Taylor’s show.” →

Louise Creaven: “It would mean absolutely everything to be on that Katie Taylor card at Croke Park.”

Louise Creaven: "It would mean absolutely everything to be on that Katie Taylor card at Croke Park." Louise Creaven turned professional in 2024 and has made a solid start in the pro ranks. A debut victory overUsanakorn Thawilsuhannawang was followed by two more wins before an early setback last year. The still-unbeaten Sheilla Yama outpointed … Continue reading Louise Creaven: “It would mean absolutely everything to be on that Katie Taylor card at Croke Park.” →