Women’s Boxing

Francesca Hennessy faces WBC bantamweight champion Cherneka Johnson in a promotional image highlighting Hennessy’s rise into Francesca Hennessy WBC title contention against a multi-belt world champion.

Is Francesca Hennessy Ready for the WBC World Stage?

Francesca Hennessy has become WBC bantamweight mandatory in just eight fights. But with a multi-belt champion waiting, is the step-up coming too soon?

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Katie Taylor wearing world championship belts in the ring after a fight, as discussion grows around Katie Taylor retirement in 2026 and the final phase of her boxing career.

Katie Taylor Signals the Endgame: Why 2026 Could Be Her Final Year

Katie Taylor has openly suggested that 2026 may be the final chapter of her boxing career. This piece looks at what she has actually said, the toll of elite competition, and why the conversation around Katie Taylor retirement 2026 now feels unavoidable.

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Lauren Price and Mikaela Mayer face off in front of a packed stadium with ‘2026 Undisputed’ displayed above them — symbolising a potential historic women’s boxing main event at Wembley or Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Lauren Price vs Mikaela Mayer: Early Talks for 2026 Undisputed Clash

Lauren Price vs Mikaela Mayer could be the biggest moment in women’s boxing history. With talks already underway for 2026, this fight has all the makings of a stadium main event — possibly the first of its kind in the UK. We break down what’s real, what’s rumoured, and why it matters for the future of the sport.

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A female boxer in all pink raises her hands in victory under bright arena lights, surrounded by mist and atmosphere, symbolising triumph and resilience in women’s boxing.

Christy Martin: The Fighter Who Broke the Mould

With the Christy Martin biopic Fight Like a Girl set for release in November, we revisit the incredible story of the woman who made women’s boxing mainstream. Christy Martin fought her way to global fame, overcame unimaginable challenges, and inspired every female fighter who came after her.

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Former WBO champion Heather Hardy stands outside a courthouse holding her world title belt aloft, symbolising her lawsuit against the New York State Athletic Commission over brain-injury negligence.

 Heather Hardy Sues New York Commission Over Brain-Injury Negligence

Former WBO champion Heather Hardy’s lawsuit against the New York Commission could redefine how boxing handles brain injury claims — but at what cost to the sport itself?

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