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Mayer rematch? Ben Shalom: Natasha Jonas’ future is up to her, after SD10 win

Natasha Jonas poses with Mikaela Mayer after winning the IBF Welterweight Title bout at the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool. Picture date: Saturday January...

Natasha Jonas has had a month to rest, relax and savour her latest win, a main event matchup vs. former unified world champion Mikaela Mayer, but the IBF welterweight champion revealed post-fight that 2024 would likely be the final year competing, and she wanted to finish on a high. There are options aplenty, but her promoter Ben Shalom confirmed they remain in the Scouser’s hands. Continue reading “Mayer rematch? Ben Shalom: Natasha Jonas’ future is up to her, after SD10 win”

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Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer: Much-needed jeopardy awaits in Jonas’ voluntary world title defence on Jan. 20

Two-division world champion Natasha Jonas has long called to be involved in the biggest fights possible and after a potential Claressa Shields clash went cold in March, she’ll be defending her IBF welterweight title on home soil against another American instead in what both hope will kick off a successful 2024 for their respective careers. Who will come out on top in Liverpool? Continue reading “Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer: Much-needed jeopardy awaits in Jonas’ voluntary world title defence on Jan. 20”

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Opportunity calls as Chantelle Cameron gets her legacy-building wish on May 20 against Katie Taylor

Chantelle Cameron celebrates with the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC and WBO World Title belts and her coaches Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis after victory in the...

The worst-kept secret in women’s boxing was announced on Saturday night, as undisputed light-welterweight champion Chantelle Cameron prepares to make the first defence of her belts against undisputed lightweight titlist Katie Taylor in nine weeks’ time on enemy territory. The 31-year-old described it as a surreal feeling, and now has a chance to avenge an amateur defeat 12 years later. Continue reading “Opportunity calls as Chantelle Cameron gets her legacy-building wish on May 20 against Katie Taylor”