Mary Spencer: "I want to fight Claressa Shields." Mary Spencer is a former Olympian and a three-time world amateur champion. Fighting, in some way, shape, or form, has been a constant for the Canadian. But her manner hides it well. Thoughtful and precise with her words. A calming demeanour that hides plenty. "I always like … Continue reading Mary Spencer: “I want to fight Claressa Shields.”
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Beyond The Ropes: Meg Kilroe
Beyond The Ropes: Meg Kilroe I always remember when I first contacted Meg Kilroe about the possibility of doing an interview with her. "Yeah, I’d be interested! I’m not sure if it’s much to write about, though." That was her reply. In many ways, Kilroe did herself a disservice. Born in Franklin, Massachusetts, Kilroe started … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Meg Kilroe
Jade Burden: “I want to compete on the biggest stage, and I want to test myself.”
Jade Burden: "I want to compete on the biggest stage, and I want to test myself." Jade Burden is no stranger to the big stage. Burden graced the 2022 Commonwealth Games, going out in the quarter-finals to the talented and now unbeaten professional Gemma Richardson. But the Isle of Man native has now turned her … Continue reading Jade Burden: “I want to compete on the biggest stage, and I want to test myself.”
The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters
The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters There is now real depth and competition at the top of the list. But the top four fighters are pulling away quite significantly from the rest of the chasing pack, with little prospect of anyone else gatecrashing that particular party anytime soon, certainly if the expected career trajectory … Continue reading The FightPost Top Ten British Female Fighters
Hanna Holden: “I want more than just titles, I want to ensure my success inspires.”
Hanna Holden: "I want more than just titles, I want to ensure my success inspires." Hanna Holden is only sixteen years old. But Holden has packed a lot into her young life. Born in the Philippines, before settling in the UK in 2016 after a spell in the United Arab Emirates. Holden found her way … Continue reading Hanna Holden: “I want more than just titles, I want to ensure my success inspires.”
Claressa Shields: “I want to fight against the best and make the biggest fights.”
Claressa Shields: "I want to fight against the best and make the biggest fights." Last month in Detroit, Lani Daniels became the latest fighter to find Claressa Shields far too good for her. The American defended her undisputed world heavyweight titles by comprehensively outpointing Daniels over ten one-sided rounds. As ever in boxing, the question … Continue reading Claressa Shields: “I want to fight against the best and make the biggest fights.”
The FightPost Potential Stars of the Future: Gemma Richardson
The FightPost Potential Stars of the Future: Gemma Richardson Women’s boxing has struggled somewhat of late. The peak of interest has dwindled, certainly to what it was only a few years ago. In many ways, with a few notable exceptions, progress stalled in 2024, and even world champions struggled to find what they needed. Certain … Continue reading The FightPost Potential Stars of the Future: Gemma Richardson
The FightPost Potential Stars of the Future: Harli Whitwell
The FightPost Potential Stars of the Future: Harli Whitwell Women’s boxing has struggled somewhat of late. The peak of interest has dwindled, certainly to what it was only a few years ago. In many ways, with a few notable exceptions, progress stalled in 2024, and even world champions struggled to find what they needed. Certain … Continue reading The FightPost Potential Stars of the Future: Harli Whitwell
The FightPost Potential Stars of the Future: Jade Pearce
The FightPost Potential Stars of the Future: Jade Pearce Women's boxing has struggled somewhat of late. The peak of interest has dwindled, certainly to what it was only a few years ago. In many ways, with a few notable exceptions, progress stalled in 2024, and even world champions struggled to find what they needed. Certain … Continue reading The FightPost Potential Stars of the Future: Jade Pearce
Chantelle Cameron: “We actually think Katie Taylor will retire or vacate the WBC title.”
Chantelle Cameron: "We actually think Katie Taylor will retire or vacate the WBC title." The long-running saga of the Katie Taylor-Chantelle Cameron rivalry will very soon have at least some kind of conclusion. The WBC has ordered Taylor to defend her WBC super-lightweight title against Cameron, who is the interim title holder and the mandatory … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “We actually think Katie Taylor will retire or vacate the WBC title.”









