FORMER UFC STAR MOLLY ‘MEATBALL’ MCCANN LAUNCHES BOXING CAREER WITH MATCHROOM

FORMER UFC STAR MOLLY ‘MEATBALL’ MCCANN LAUNCHES BOXING CAREER WITH MATCHROOM Former UFC star Molly McCann has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and will make her professional debut later this year following a memorable career in MMA. McCann, a former ABA Champion, takes up boxing after 10 years in MMA, and the hugely … Continue reading FORMER UFC STAR MOLLY ‘MEATBALL’ MCCANN LAUNCHES BOXING CAREER WITH MATCHROOM →

Macaulay McGowan: “I want to walk away when I’m content that my career is done, and then I can give everything to coaching.”

Macaulay McGowan: “I want to walk away when I’m content that my career is done, and then I can give everything to coaching.” By Matt Elliott Over twelve months have passed since Macaulay McGowan’s last fight, a defeat against Germany’s Abass Baraou in a clash for the European super-welterweight title. Despite the loss, it was … Continue reading Macaulay McGowan: “I want to walk away when I’m content that my career is done, and then I can give everything to coaching.” →

Gemma Richardson: “I think I can reach the top. I do see that potential in me.”

Gemma Richardson: "I think I can reach the top. I do see that potential in me." It was win number two for the former amateur star Gemma Richardson on Saturday night in Hull. An impressive performance full of class and potential. Richardson secured a 5th-round stoppage over the Czech import Tereza Dvorakova. Richardson became the … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: “I think I can reach the top. I do see that potential in me.” →

Maiseyrose Courtney: “It’s not that there isn’t anyone to fight. Nobody seems to want to put the fights on. That’s what the problem is.”

Maiseyrose Courtney: "It's not that there isn't anyone to fight. Nobody seems to want to put the fights on. That's what the problem is." Maiseyrose Courtney had legitimate reasons for losing to Jasmina Zapotoczna last year. A fight that cost Courtney plenty. It cost her a shot at the European title. The unbeaten record was … Continue reading Maiseyrose Courtney: “It’s not that there isn’t anyone to fight. Nobody seems to want to put the fights on. That’s what the problem is.” →

Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That’s what keeps me going.”

Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That's what keeps me going." Jasmina Zapotoczna was a more than interested spectator earlier this month in Barnsley. Callum Simpson, her friend and stablemate, survived two early knockdowns to stop Ivan Zucco at his beloved Oakwell Stadium to win … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I truly believe the big fights will come, and everything happens for a reason. That’s what keeps me going.” →

Shannon Rose: “Boxing gives me a lot of discipline, drive, and courage.”

Shannon Rose: "Boxing gives me a lot of discipline, drive, and courage." Many fighters find boxing after trying their hand elsewhere in the sporting landscape. Shannon Rose is another to add to that list. The Australian was just looking for something different. She found what she was looking for in boxing. "I started boxing about … Continue reading Shannon Rose: “Boxing gives me a lot of discipline, drive, and courage.” →

Seniesa Estrada: “I am excited to do all the things I have wanted to do outside of boxing.”

Seniesa Estrada: "I am excited to do all the things I have wanted to do outside of boxing." Seniesa Estrada was undefeated and undisputed when she surprisingly announced her retirement in 2024. Estrada was only 32 when she made that retirement call last October. There was apparently more to come, but in many ways, … Continue reading Seniesa Estrada: “I am excited to do all the things I have wanted to do outside of boxing.” →

Seanadh Leigh: “I want to be in Los Angeles for the Olympic Games, and I want to win the gold medal.”

Seanadh Leigh: "I want to be in Los Angeles for the Olympic Games, and I want to win the gold medal." Her father, Christian, believes his daughter has similarities to the former WBC world featherweight champion Skye Nicolson. He describes his daughter as a classy southpaw. Incredibly high praise. But Seanadh Leigh wants to replicate … Continue reading Seanadh Leigh: “I want to be in Los Angeles for the Olympic Games, and I want to win the gold medal.” →

Stephen Smith: “Jade Jones is doing really well. She is making massive improvements.”

Stephen Smith: "Jade Jones is doing really well. She is making massive improvements." In March, Jade Jones announced that she was leaving the world of taekwondo behind. The retirement call probably wasn't that surprising, but when she made public her intention to try her hand at boxing, that would have surprised many. “Boxing just excites … Continue reading Stephen Smith: “Jade Jones is doing really well. She is making massive improvements.” →

Tina Gramatikova: “Boxing gives me a feeling I have never felt before.”

Tina Gramatikova: "Boxing gives me a feeling I have never felt before." The 28-year-old Tina Gramatikova has an incredibly busy schedule. She works. She studies. She fights. An aspiring lawyer. An aspiring fighter who, after only two years in the sport, is dreaming of Commonwealth and Olympic glory. "I work full time in a legal … Continue reading Tina Gramatikova: “Boxing gives me a feeling I have never felt before.” →