Tag: boxing

Growing Strong

A Glorious film features women of all ages and backgrounds at London’s Fighting Arts Academy. Here’s why Mixed Martial Arts is for everyone

By Alex King

Adrenaline: Adelaida Ruiz

From motherhood to boxing glory. We discover the inspiring journey of Adelaida Ruiz, who fought against the odds to become a world champion, and her fights are far from over

By Glorious

The Boxer

The Apprentice winner, Marnie Swindells is in the biggest fight of her life so far. As she builds her new empire, we caught up with the headstrong championship boxer and businesswoman to understand how community has the power to create real change beyond the sport itself

By Tilly Pearman

The Hijabi Boxer

Overcoming a debilitating illness? Tick. Becoming the first boxer in the world to fight wearing a hijab? Tick. All while studying law? Tick, tick and tick! We sit down with Safiyyah Syeed to discuss the power of sport and perseverance

By Glorious

Bower Power

Detective by day, boxing trailblazer by night and then some. We talk to Rachel Bower about her love of the sport, how boxing improves lives and why she would like to coach England footballer Leah Williamson for a bout

By Glorious

Flying Cholitas

We speak to photographer Todd Antony about the story of the Flying Cholitas and how he captured the magic of these Bolivian wrestlers mid-air

By Alex Temblador

Fighting Fit

With benefits for mental and physical fitness, and protection against rising crime, martial arts is experiencing an upsurge in popularity. Glorious talks to girls at school in Kashmir in India to find out more about the current trend

By Owais Gul

Growing Strong

A Glorious film features women of all ages and backgrounds at London’s Fighting Arts Academy. Here’s why Mixed Martial Arts is for everyone

By Alex King

Packing A Punch

“Best night of my life, hands down.” From boxing for fun to stepping into the ring for her first competitive fight, Fran Reali tells us about her amazing boxing journey

By Glorious

Fight Club

Model, photographer and writer Laura Bailey discusses her passion for boxing, and how the sport can empower women, strengthen communities and change lives

By Laura Bailey