Tag Archives: Susie Q Ramadan

No fooling

Posted on March 21, 2011 by mischamerz

On April Fool’s Day I’ll be leaving Melbourne to return to the scene of the crime, New York City and Gleason’s Gym where the story of The Sweetest Thing really began. It will be four years since I first walked … Continue reading →

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A tale of two, or three, titles

Posted on November 8, 2010 by mischamerz

I arrived at the Calabria Club on Sunday afternoon expecting to see two, and possibly three, female fights in the first day of the state title bouts for Victoria. With 100 boxers weighing in, there was bound to be a … Continue reading →

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Still boxing in the shadows

Posted on October 8, 2010 by mischamerz

Once again women boxers are making history in a Fox Sport black hole. An international bout for a world title – the first female WBO title to be contested locally – is not worthy of a live broadcast and will … Continue reading →

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When the going gets tough

Posted on September 28, 2010 by mischamerz

Melbourne boxing coach Peter Murphy likes to introduce me to people in his gym as ‘an old pro’ and then enjoys watching me squirm against the potential for misunderstanding. And I am always quick to take the bait lest people … Continue reading →

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