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Jade Pearce: “As you can tell by my debut opponent, I’m not one to shy away from the tough fights.”

Jade Pearce: "As you can tell by my debut opponent, I’m not one to shy away from the tough fights." The professional debut of the former amateur star Jade Pearce should have happened several months ago. Two false starts left Pearce frustrated and more. But finally, this coming weekend, Pearce will get her professional career … Continue reading Jade Pearce: “As you can tell by my debut opponent, I’m not one to shy away from the tough fights.” →

Joey Lee Paul: “The main reason I have stuck with boxing is to see just what I am capable of.”

Joey Lee Paul: "The main reason I have stuck with boxing is to see just what I am capable of." Joey Lee Paul is a chiropractor by day. The 25-year-old is also deep into her studies for a Master’s in strength and conditioning. Paul is also aiming high in her blossoming boxing career. Thoughts of … Continue reading Joey Lee Paul: “The main reason I have stuck with boxing is to see just what I am capable of.” →

Avril Mathie: “I don’t think there is another boxer who had more fun with their journey than I did. I am at peace with it all.”   

Avril Mathie: "I don't think there is another boxer who had more fun with their journey than I did. I am at peace with it all."         In many ways, it was a decision that was a long time coming. A reluctance to call time on a boxing career that had given her … Continue reading Avril Mathie: “I don’t think there is another boxer who had more fun with their journey than I did. I am at peace with it all.”    →

Rebecca Cawley: “I have that itch to get back in the ring again and see where it takes me.”

Rebecca Cawley: "I have that itch to get back in the ring again and see where it takes me." Rebecca Cawley grew up in Ireland, had spells in America, New Zealand, and now resides in Perth in Australia. Cawley was once a promising amateur boxer, but university and life itself got in the way. But … Continue reading Rebecca Cawley: “I have that itch to get back in the ring again and see where it takes me.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Alana Moussa

Beyond The Ropes: Alana Moussa For Alana Moussa, boxing was a hobby before it became her job. There was no desire to fight until she watched Holly Holm end the UFC bantamweight title reign of Ronda Rousey. And then, everything changed for Moussa. The 26-year-old was born in Melbourne, Australia. "I had a great upbringing,” … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Alana Moussa →

Tysie Gallagher: “If I execute what I’ve been showing in the gym, I feel like this could be my best performance so far.”    

Tysie Gallagher: “If I execute what I’ve been showing in the gym, I feel like this could be my best performance so far.”     By Matt Elliott GBM Sports has been on quite the rise over the last couple of years. From their launch in 2022, Izzy Asif has succeeded in becoming a disruptor, signing emerging … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher: “If I execute what I’ve been showing in the gym, I feel like this could be my best performance so far.”     →

Emily Asquith: “Before turning over, I want to have completed everything I could possibly have done in the amateurs.”

Emily Asquith: "Before turning over, I want to have completed everything I could possibly have done in the amateurs." The entry into boxing often comes via another sport. Previous sporting careers in football and even dance are commonplace. But swimming, at least for me, is a new one. The Bridlington-born Emily Asquith was once a … Continue reading Emily Asquith: “Before turning over, I want to have completed everything I could possibly have done in the amateurs.” →

Leah-Beth Anderton: “The Olympics are the goal. I see myself doing more than one Olympics.”

Leah-Beth Anderton: "The Olympics are the goal. I see myself doing more than one Olympics." Most fighters dream of competing on the Olympic stage. But Leah-Beth Anderton is different. Her dreams go way beyond that. It's not only a desire to stand on that Olympic podium, Anderton wants to do it more than once and … Continue reading Leah-Beth Anderton: “The Olympics are the goal. I see myself doing more than one Olympics.” →

Carly Salmon: “Boxing made me realise how strong and capable I am of doing hard things and overcoming adversity.”

Carly Salmon: "Boxing made me realise how strong and capable I am of doing hard things and overcoming adversity." Like many fighters, Carly Salmon came into boxing after competing in a multitude of different sports, including other combat sports. But she found boxing incredibly addictive. In simple terms, and in many ways, it changed her … Continue reading Carly Salmon: “Boxing made me realise how strong and capable I am of doing hard things and overcoming adversity.” →