Beyond The Ropes: Morgan Baber Morgan Baber is a former gymnast who wanted to find a sport that gave her something different. She found boxing and, after a short period away, is now on the comeback trail and looking at joining the world of professional boxing. The 22-year-old was born and bred in Bristol. Baber … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Morgan Baber
Beyond The Ropes: Kaye Scott As an amateur Kaye Scott won multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games and the World Championships before leaving the unpaid ranks behind in 2023 to chase world titles as a professional. But with just a few week's notice, Scott rejoined the world of amateur boxing once more and travelled to … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Kaye Scott
Beyond The Ropes: Elisha & Mackensie Walton One family. Two fighters. This is the story of the fighting twins. The 14-year-old twin sisters have got thirty-one fights between them. Elisha, with sixteen fights. Mackensie has had one fight less. Where were you born? We were born in Middlesbrough at the James Cook Hospital. We were … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Elisha & Mackensie Walton
Beyond The Ropes: Preya Dhanecha I am probably on a bit of a crusade. Within the often-neglected world of women's boxing, I am on a mission to tell as many stories as I can. Sometimes, you just stumble on a little gem of a tale. The story of Preya Dhanecha is one such story. The 43-year-old … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Preya Dhanecha
Beyond The Ropes: Antonia Kay When I first spoke to Antonia Kay, there were dreams of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sadly for Kay, those hopes ended in disappointment. A period of reflection followed. A much-needed break from boxing. But now she is back. A National Championship has already been secured. But she wants … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Antonia Kay
Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I felt so honoured and special by just being there and being part of that massive show. That's why I couldn't stop smiling. And I still can't stop smiling." It was the biggest stage of her fighting life. The iconic Royal Albert Hall. A Friday night that served up the Boxxer all-female show … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I felt so honoured and special by just being there and being part of that massive show. That’s why I couldn’t stop smiling. And I still can’t stop smiling.”
Mikiah Kreps: "I want my name to be cemented next to the greats of women’s boxing." After seventy-five fights as a highly decorated amateur, Mikiah Kreps made the perhaps inevitable decision to turn professional in 2020. It was always a move that was likely to come at some stage. Those thoughts had been there for … Continue reading Mikiah Kreps: “I want my name to be cemented next to the greats of women’s boxing.”
Beyond The Ropes: Elise Glynn The last time I spoke to Elise Glynn was towards the end of 2023. Her long-time dream of competing in the Olympics was seemingly within reach. But the relentless and unforgiving Olympic cycle had other ideas. A failure to qualify for Paris ended in disappointment and reflection. But Glynn is … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Elise Glynn
Sarah Watt: "I am a fighter. But I’ve been fighting my whole life." Sarah Watt has just turned 39. A boxer by trade. But as she says herself, it's been a lifetime of fighting. Watt was born in Benalla, Victoria, Australia. In many ways, it's been a life of swimming against the tide. She has … Continue reading Sarah Watt: “I am a fighter. I’ve been fighting my whole life.”
Ringside Report: Karriss Artingstall Drops & Outpoints Raven Chapman To Claim The British Featherweight Title Karriss Artingstall impressively reannounced herself on Friday night with a dominant and unanimous points victory over Raven Chapman to become the inaugural British featherweight champion on the latest Boxxer all-female extravaganza. Artingstall returned to the ring for the first time … Continue reading Ringside Report: Karriss Artingstall Drops & Outpoints Raven Chapman To Claim The British Featherweight Title
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