Mikaela Mayer: “Coach Al has given me structure and allowed me to pursue my passion. He believed in me and never wanted anything from me. He just did his best for me.”

Mikaela Mayer: "Coach Al has given me structure and allowed me to pursue my passion. He believed in me and never wanted anything from me. He just did his best for me." It's been a sixteen year working relationship. They came together in a different time. When the perception of women’s boxing was very different. … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “Coach Al has given me structure and allowed me to pursue my passion. He believed in me and never wanted anything from me. He just did his best for me.” →

Lily Devlin: “World titles are definitely the end goal, and I believe I’m capable of achieving that.”

Lily Devlin: "World titles are definitely the end goal, and I believe I’m capable of achieving that." I last spoke to Lily Devlin at the beginning of this year. There were hopes of a professional debut in the foreseeable future. But the wait went on. And on. But finally, Devlin has got light at the … Continue reading Lily Devlin: “World titles are definitely the end goal, and I believe I’m capable of achieving that.” →

Star-Power: Tiah-Mai Ayton Shines Again

Star-Power: Tiah-Mai Ayton Shines Again Tiah-Mai Ayton impressively and effortlessly improved her unbeaten record to 3-0 on Friday night at the York Hall with an emphatic 4th round stoppage victory over the Argentinian import Laura Belen Valdebenito. Valdebenito was dropped in the opening seconds of the 2nd round, and despite showing plenty of patience, Ayton … Continue reading Star-Power: Tiah-Mai Ayton Shines Again →

Mikaela Mayer: “I am so wanting the stoppage for sure. I do have the ability to get Mary Spencer out of there.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I am so wanting the stoppage for sure. I do have the ability to get Mary Spencer out of there." Mikaela Mayer will head to Montreal on October 30th to challenge Mary Spencer for her WBA super-welterweight title. The fight will give Mayer the opportunity to become a three-division world champion. Mayer was … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I am so wanting the stoppage for sure. I do have the ability to get Mary Spencer out of there.” →

Kate McLaren: “Boxing gave me everything, and I’m forever grateful.”

Kate McLaren: "Boxing gave me everything, and I’m forever grateful." Kate McLaren was scheduled to have fight number nine five months ago. But sadly, for McLaren, a serious eye injury stopped the fight, and maybe even her entire career in its tracks. "I had a foreign object stuck in my eye, which scratched and damaged … Continue reading Kate McLaren: “Boxing gave me everything, and I’m forever grateful.” →

Christina Desmond: “For any boxer, amateur or professional, the main goal is to win a world title, and my goal is not any different.”

Christina Desmond: "For any boxer, amateur or professional, the main goal is to win a world title, and my goal is not any different." The highly-decorated Christina Desmond has made the decision to leave the amateur ranks behind. Desmond had over one hundred amateur fights. A resume that included nineteen Irish titles and medals at … Continue reading Christina Desmond: “For any boxer, amateur or professional, the main goal is to win a world title, and my goal is not any different.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Lekeisha Pergoliti

Beyond The Ropes: Lekeisha Pergoliti Liverpool is often referenced as the fighting city, and with good reason. It has a rich history in fighting, both inside and outside of the ring. It was a political pawn in those deeply depressing Thatcher years of much doom and gloom. But the city has spawned an endless number … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Lekeisha Pergoliti →

Lola Tigrato: “I have changed my lifestyle so much. It was party after party. I used to drink. I used to smoke. I quit everything for boxing.”

Lola Tigrato: "I have changed my lifestyle so much. It was party after party. I used to drink. I used to smoke. I quit everything for boxing." It's been a life on the road. A life on the move. For much of her life, her suitcase was her best friend. But now her life is … Continue reading Lola Tigrato: “I have changed my lifestyle so much. It was party after party. I used to drink. I used to smoke. I quit everything for boxing.” →

Linn Sandström: The Hunt For Flyweight Gold Begins

Linn Sandström: The Hunt For Flyweight Gold Begins The Linn Sandström story has always been one of perseverance and an incredible work ethic. A new chapter has begun, and one that Sandström hopes will end with a world flyweight title. Many would have walked away from the sport after the underwhelming start Sandström made to … Continue reading Linn Sandström: The Hunt For Flyweight Gold Begins →

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.”

Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” By Matt Elliott Nathan Heaney is a name that will resonate with most boxing fans. A tough competitor who has been involved in some great fights during his 8-year professional career, the current highlight being his brilliant performance against … Continue reading Nathan Heaney: “The Stokies are an incredibly unique set of supporters, and their loyalty is outrageous.” →