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Rachel Lally: “Boxing completely changed my life. I struggled with mental health after losing friends to suicide, and boxing genuinely saved me.”

Rachel Lally: "Boxing completely changed my life. I struggled with mental health after losing friends to suicide, and boxing genuinely saved me." A school teacher by day. A fighter by night. The 30-year-old Rachel Lally wants to inspire both inside and outside of the ring. "I’m a secondary school English teacher. Teaching aligns with my … Continue reading Rachel Lally: “Boxing completely changed my life. I struggled with mental health after losing friends to suicide, and boxing genuinely saved me.” →

Mae Astbury: “The last 18 months have been a journey of patience, hard work, and perseverance.”

Mae Astbury: "The last 18 months have been a journey of patience, hard work, and perseverance." It was a process that was well beyond the pale. A difficult and long application for a British Boxing Board of Control licence. It went on. And on. Until just a few weeks ago, Mae Astbury finally got the … Continue reading Mae Astbury: “The last 18 months have been a journey of patience, hard work, and perseverance.” →

Beyond The Ropes: Tori-Ellis Willetts

Beyond The Ropes: Tori-Ellis Willetts Everything was going according to plan for Tori-Ellis Willetts. Unbeaten in five fights. The big fight had finally arrived. Tysie Gallagher, a former world title challenger, was defending her Commonwealth super-bantamweight title against the unbeaten Willetts. A 50/50 fight on paper. Willetts was beyond confident. But the fight last September … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Tori-Ellis Willetts →

Beyond The Ropes: Georgia O’Connor

Beyond The Ropes: Georgia O'Connor "There’s really no easy way to say this, but I have cancer." The gut-wrenching words of Georgia O'Connor that would have shocked anyone who saw them over the weekend. Many hearts would have been broken further as her social media post expanded on her already heartbreaking words. "For 17 weeks … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Georgia O’Connor →

Gemma Richardson: “2024 has been the worst year of my life. My dream got stolen. They stole my dream.”

Gemma Richardson: "2024 has been the worst year of my life. My dream got stolen. They stole my dream." A decorated amateur career ended in controversy and bitterness. An amateur resume that included being a European and World Champion at Youth level. There was also a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, plus five … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: “2024 has been the worst year of my life. My dream got stolen. They stole my dream.” →

Tysie Gallagher vs. Tori-Ellis Willetts: A Double-Title Showdown With Major Implications

Tysie Gallagher vs. Tori-Ellis Willetts: A Double-Title Showdown With Major Implications I've been extremely critical of late. After all the progress over the last few years, the female side of the sport is at somewhat of a crossroads. Interest from some of the major promoters seems to be waning. Fight dates are seemingly in decline. … Continue reading Tysie Gallagher vs. Tori-Ellis Willetts: A Double-Title Showdown With Major Implications →

Triple-Title Showdown: Is Chloe Watson vs. Nicola Hopewell Now The Fight To Make?

Triple-Title Showdown: Is Chloe Watson vs. Nicola Hopewell Now The Fight To Make? Before her upset points decision defeat to the impressive Jasmina Zapotoczna on Saturday night, Maisey Rose Courtney was expected to face Chloe Watson for the European flyweight title in September. A fight seemingly locked in. But with Courtney losing her unbeaten record … Continue reading Triple-Title Showdown: Is Chloe Watson vs. Nicola Hopewell Now The Fight To Make? →

Alen Babic: Is He Johnny Fisher’s Biggest Test So Far?

Alen Babic: Is He Johnny Fisher’s Biggest Test So Far? By Cameron Black Highly touted British heavyweight Johnny Fisher takes on Alen Babic this weekend at the Copper Box Arena in London, with Babic being regarded as the toughest challenge to date for “The Romford Bull.” Both men are well known for not going the … Continue reading Alen Babic: Is He Johnny Fisher’s Biggest Test So Far? →

Louise Orton Beats Amy Greatorex on Points

Louise Orton Beats Amy Greatorex on Points A period of extreme frustration ended in Brentwood on Saturday night for the former amateur star Louise Orton on the latest Top Tier show. Orton took a thoroughly deserved 59-55 points decision over six rounds over the incredibly tough Amy Greatorex to move to 3-0 as a professional. … Continue reading Louise Orton Beats Amy Greatorex on Points →

Ginny Fuchs: “Life happens, it doesn’t always go the way you planned, so I’m just trying to figure it out, make the best of it, and hopefully, get to where I want to be.”

Ginny Fuchs: “Life happens, it doesn’t always go the way you planned, so I’m just trying to figure it out, make the best of it, and hopefully, get to where I want to be.” By Matt Elliott Since the introduction of Women’s boxing into the Olympic Games in 2012, we have seen a meteoric rise … Continue reading Ginny Fuchs: “Life happens, it doesn’t always go the way you planned, so I’m just trying to figure it out, make the best of it, and hopefully, get to where I want to be.” →