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Shannon Taylor: “My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further.”

Shannon Taylor: "My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further."A one-time mechanic, now a professional boxer, Shannon Taylor is about to take the next step in her fighting career.  Like many, boxing has helped Taylor outside of the ring. "I went from doing a … Continue reading Shannon Taylor: “My goal is to win the British title, but if I win that, I then want to go further.” →

Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like.”

Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like." Defence is a large part of the life of Stephanie Mavromatis. By day, Mavromatis defends her clients in a courtroom. By night, she defends herself in a boxing ring. The 36-year-old is a defence solicitor. A day job that takes … Continue reading Stephanie Mavromatis: “Boxing is my release. It’s my outlet. It’s my sanity, if you like.” →

Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London

Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London Francesca Hennessy survived the toughest test of her young career on Saturday night when she beat Ellie Bouttell by a majority decision at the Copper Box Arena live on BBC Two. It was a desperately close call for Hennessy, and the previously unbeaten Bouttell pushed her … Continue reading Ringside Report: Francesca Hennessy Edges Ellie Bouttell in London →

Francesca Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell: Big Fight Preview

Francesca Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell: Big Fight Preview The show goes on for Boxxer on Saturday night, and they deserve immense credit for not pulling a card that was left hanging by a thread when the scheduled main event between Adam Azim and Gustavo Lemos fell by the wayside over the weekend due to both … Continue reading Francesca Hennessy vs. Ellie Bouttell: Big Fight Preview →

Juanita Stein: “I think it is a very authentic album, and I think the Howling Bells fans will respond to that. People who like Howling Bells will love the new music.”

Juanita Stein: "I think it is a very authentic album, and I think the Howling Bells fans will respond to that. People who like Howling Bells will love the new music.” A self-titled debut album in 2006 was critically acclaimed. The more expansive Radio Wars followed three years later, with The Loudest Engine and Heartstrings … Continue reading Juanita Stein: “I think it is a very authentic album, and I think the Howling Bells fans will respond to that. People who like Howling Bells will love the new music.” →

Ellie Bouttell: “I rate Fran very highly. I am excited to fight her.”

Ellie Bouttell: "I rate Fran very highly. I am excited to fight her." Ellie Bouttell is about to have the biggest fight of her career to date. The Nottinghamshire-born 29-year-old will travel to the Copper Box Arena in London this Saturday to take on the unbeaten Francesca Hennessy in a final eliminator for the WBC … Continue reading Ellie Bouttell: “I rate Fran very highly. I am excited to fight her.” →

Lillie Winch: “I want to be out as much as possible this year and hopefully fight for a title.”

Lillie Winch: “I want to be out as much as possible this year and hopefully fight for a title.” By Matt Elliott If you were to sit down and write out a list of the best female prospects in British boxing, there’s every chance that Lillie Winch’s name would be towards the very top. A … Continue reading Lillie Winch: “I want to be out as much as possible this year and hopefully fight for a title.” →

Natasha Jonas: “The only reason I haven’t announced my retirement is that I keep getting offers.”

Natasha Jonas: "The only reason I haven't announced my retirement is that I keep getting offers." We haven't seen Natasha Jonas inside a boxing ring since March. It was the night that seemingly signalled the end of her boxing career. In a big all-British world welterweight unification showdown, Lauren Price outpointed Jonas at the Royal … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “The only reason I haven’t announced my retirement is that I keep getting offers.” →