There are just a small handful of truly big fights left to make in the heavyweight division. One of them is still Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua. Although Joshua has lost his three world titles and has been less than stellar for much of his run since 2018, going just 4-3 in his last seven bouts, he’s still a powerful boxing presence, especially in his native UK where he still … [Read more...]
My Life as a Boxer’s Wife: King Carlos Molina’s Queen (Part Five)
by Sarah Jane Anaya (For the four previous parts of this series, click here: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, Part Four) I have my feet buried in warm golden sand and a soft ocean breeze is against my skin. The rushing waves and glistening blue ocean water capture the full attention of my eyes and I let the sound of the crashing sea and seabirds over head replace the noise … [Read more...]
My Life as a Boxer’s Wife: King Carlos Molina’s Queen (Epilogue)
by Sarah Jane Anaya (Read Part One , Part Two , and Part Three of This Series) I was born in a small town of less than a 1000 people in northern Wisconsin, raised by hard working parents on a vegetable farm. We raised mostly cabbage and pickles, so I am literally a farmer's daughter . As young as I can remember, I had big city dreams of moving to New York, riding the … [Read more...]
My Life as a Boxer’s Wife: King Carlos Molina’s Queen (Part Three)
by Sarah Jane Anaya (Read Part One and Part Two of This Series) It is the night before we depart to Paris and my bag is packed, zipped and sitting next to the bed. Carlos’ bag is open on the couch, partially packed surrounded by cozy clothes and new shoes like Bootbomb footwear he hastily pulled out of the closet. This is the type of disorganization and procrastination … [Read more...]
My Life as a Boxer’s Wife: King Carlos Molina’s Queen (Part Two)
by Sarah Jane Anaya (For Part 1 of This Series, Click HERE) It is Father's day, a quiet Sunday morning two days before we depart for Paris. Most families are waking up with special father's day breakfasts and special plans, but we have a fight scheduled and it's close . This is not the first holiday we have set aside due to a approaching bout. Carlos is watching his … [Read more...]