“Amanda Serrano Ducked Me” – Skye Nicolson
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My Next Fight Will Be A Statement For Women’s Boxing
When asked whether she thought she was the most exciting boxer at 122lbs, Skye Nicolson was in full agreement;
Skye Nicolson: “I believe I am the best in this division. And I think the boxing world will start to see that as well. I think my next fight is going to be a really big statement for the 122lb division and for women’s boxing in general. I think that’s going to be an opportunity for me to really showcase what I can do.”
Amanda Serrano Will Never Fight Me – I Would’ve Troubled Her
The chances of Nicolson ever having the chance to fight Amanda Serrano have diminished but the Australian believes she her ability would’ve been too much her Puerto Rican rival;
SN: “I don’t believe I’ll ever get the opportunity to face Amanda Serrano. She’s at the end of her career now. She knows I’m a banana skin opponent for her. I have the speed and the footwork and the angles to trouble her. She’s a very flat footed fighter. But unfortunately I think the opportunity to fight her has passed now.”
Boxing Fans, The Boxing World, No Ones Ever Going To Be Happy!
Nicolson slammed the boxing world, in particular the fans for never being happy;
SN: “I just feel like the boxing fans, the boxing world, it doesn’t matter what you do – no one’s ever going to be happy. And if you’re a knockout artist and you’re going out and demolishing everyone, they’ll say you’re not a very good boxer or you get lucky. And then it’s the opposite for the boxers who go out and school their opponents. So you are never going to make everyone happy.”
Tiah-Mai Ayton Is The Best Female Boxer I’ve Ever Seen
After recently sparring with 19-year-old Tiah-Mai Ayton, Nicolson gave her the biggest of plaudits saying she’s the best female boxer she’s ever seen;
SN: “She’s just turned 19 years old and she is probably the best female boxer I’ve ever seen, Tiah-Mai Ayton. Remember the name! She’s going to do big things in the sport, a very smart fighter, heavy handed, exciting, has that killer instinct but can box as well. She’s the full package.”
I Want To Be Remembered As One Of The World’s Greatest Fighters
Already a popular figure in boxing, Nicolson wants to top that by being remembered as one of the world’s greatest fighters;
SN: “I want to be involved in those moments, so for me, that is why I’m chasing those fights like the Amanda Serrano fight, because I want to be remembered as one of Australia’s greatest fighters. I want to be remembered as one of the world’s greatest fighters when it’s all said and done. So a hundred percent that’s why I’m chasing those big fights.”
I Love What Jake Paul Is Doing For Women’s Boxing
Jake Paul has done plenty of good work for women’s boxing in recent months and Nicolson is thankful;
SN: “I’m glad that he’s trying to give women’s boxing more limelight. He signed a lot of female fighters and really tried to push women’s boxing onto mainstream platforms. So you definitely can’t knock what he’s doing in the boxing world in that sense. The misfit stuff and the very lopsided weight division fights, less intrigued by that. But I love what he’s doing for women’s boxing at the moment.”
Social Media Is Great, But There’s A Dark Side
While she understands the importance of social media when it comes to selling fights, Nicolson warns of the dark side athletes face;
SN: “It’s definitely a love-hate relationship with social media. It’s a great tool and it’s a great place for building your brand. But there is a very dark side to social media. People think they can say anything without any consequence. I struggled quite badly, especially early on in my career. It was very new for me to be in such a public eye and just feel like everyone hates you. I have found that it’s easier to just detach.”
The UK Is The Place I Need To Be To Make A Name For Myself!
Having moved from Australia to the UK, Nicolson spoke on the reasons why and if that big change is paying dividends;
SN: “I was signing with a British based promoter, I signed with a British based management company and then met my coaching team who I really wanted to work with and it was just about having and giving myself the most opportunities. So being here allowed me to be able to box here regularly, to be at the big shows and be amongst the boxing world, that opportunity to network and work on DAZN. I think it’s just given me the best chance at making a name for myself in the sport, putting myself out there. I feel like it’s paying off.”
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