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The National
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
Todd: My career has been stop-start, but now I'm building momentum
Despite having turned professional four years ago, the Glaswegian has racked up only four pro fights. Postponements, cancellations and withdrawals have ensured that Todd's competitive appearances have been considerably more sparse than she'd have liked but finally, she's optimistic she's going to be able to start building momentum within the sport which will, in the not too distant future, lead to titles. This evening, Todd will step into the ring for the fifth time as a professional fighter when she faces Welshwoman Ashleigh Johnson on the undercard of the Commonwealth Super Flyweight title fight between Matty McHale and Sean Bruce at East Kilbride's Playsport Arena. And she admits that this fight, and the prospect of moving onto bigger and better things in the near future, is a welcome reward for the hundreds, if not thousands of hours she's put in at the gym over recent months and years. 'In the past couple of years, when I was training so hard in the gym and then having to face these setbacks with fights not happening, it was really demoralising,' the 27-year-old says. 'But I love training so that helped me keep plugging away, even when there were tough times. 'I've always been obsessed with training but it was when I turned pro that I became really locked-in at the gym. I don't do anything other than train, so I'm in really good shape despite the fact I've only had a few fights.' Cassidy Tod won her most recent fight in February (Image: .) Todd, who was Glasgow's first-ever female pro boxer, boasts a flawless 4-0 record while her opponent, Johnson, is 3-2, with this bout, which is a Commonwealth super bantamweight title eliminator, Todd's first ten-rounder. But rather than be daunted by the extended bout, the Scot is supremely confident that the longer outing will suit her perfectly and a victory will serve as a springboard to the title fights that she's craved for so long. 'I'm buzzing - this is the most excited I've ever been ahead of a fight,' she says of tonight's bout. 'The longer fights suit me, and allow me to get into my groove. I'm confident that I'll get the win and can then move on to a title fight, which will put me right in the mix and things will start to happen for me. It feels such a relief that my hard work is now paying off.' To date, Scotland's most successful female boxer is two-belt world super welterweight champion, Hannah Rankin. But with Rankin having moved into bare knuckle fighting in recent months, there's an opening for another female fighter to become the new standard-bearer for women's boxing in this country. There's every chance that woman will be Todd, and the Glaswegian is confident she has the ability to emulate the success of Rankin and continue to grow the sport in this country. She certainly knows how important it is for female fighters to be recognised and respected. Todd first walked into a boxing gym as a 14-year-old when female fighters were an endangered species but in the years since, she's seen a significant shift in the attitudes of most towards female fighters. There is, she acknowledges, much work still to do to close the gap between women's boxing and men's but she's hopeful of continuing the progress, and is optimistic she can play a significant role in continuing the growth of women's boxing in this country. 'I would like to hope I could be the next big Scottish female fighter. I'm not all that comfortable being in the spotlight but my fighting style is really exciting and so to get recognition would be great,' she says. 'Female fighters do get more respect now than in the past, but it's still harder for female fighters to catch people's attention. But actually, there's so many people within boxing who think the female fighters produce more exciting fights. All I can do is hope that my hard work pays off and if I keep winning then people will take notice. 'There's never been a female British champion from Scotland so I'd love to get that belt and then move on to world titles after that.'
The Herald Scotland
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Todd: My career has been stop-start, but now I'm building momentum
This evening, Todd will step into the ring for the fifth time as a professional fighter when she faces Welshwoman Ashleigh Johnson on the undercard of the Commonwealth Super Flyweight title fight between Matty McHale and Sean Bruce at East Kilbride's Playsport Arena. And she admits that this fight, and the prospect of moving onto bigger and better things in the near future, is a welcome reward for the hundreds, if not thousands of hours she's put in at the gym over recent months and years. 'In the past couple of years, when I was training so hard in the gym and then having to face these setbacks with fights not happening, it was really demoralising,' the 27-year-old says. 'But I love training so that helped me keep plugging away, even when there were tough times. 'I've always been obsessed with training but it was when I turned pro that I became really locked-in at the gym. I don't do anything other than train, so I'm in really good shape despite the fact I've only had a few fights.' Cassidy Tod won her most recent fight in February (Image: .) Todd, who was Glasgow's first-ever female pro boxer, boasts a flawless 4-0 record while her opponent, Johnson, is 3-2, with this bout, which is a Commonwealth super bantamweight title eliminator, Todd's first ten-rounder. But rather than be daunted by the extended bout, the Scot is supremely confident that the longer outing will suit her perfectly and a victory will serve as a springboard to the title fights that she's craved for so long. 'I'm buzzing - this is the most excited I've ever been ahead of a fight,' she says of tonight's bout. 'The longer fights suit me, and allow me to get into my groove. I'm confident that I'll get the win and can then move on to a title fight, which will put me right in the mix and things will start to happen for me. It feels such a relief that my hard work is now paying off.' To date, Scotland's most successful female boxer is two-belt world super welterweight champion, Hannah Rankin. But with Rankin having moved into bare knuckle fighting in recent months, there's an opening for another female fighter to become the new standard-bearer for women's boxing in this country. There's every chance that woman will be Todd, and the Glaswegian is confident she has the ability to emulate the success of Rankin and continue to grow the sport in this country. She certainly knows how important it is for female fighters to be recognised and respected. Todd first walked into a boxing gym as a 14-year-old when female fighters were an endangered species but in the years since, she's seen a significant shift in the attitudes of most towards female fighters. There is, she acknowledges, much work still to do to close the gap between women's boxing and men's but she's hopeful of continuing the progress, and is optimistic she can play a significant role in continuing the growth of women's boxing in this country. 'I would like to hope I could be the next big Scottish female fighter. I'm not all that comfortable being in the spotlight but my fighting style is really exciting and so to get recognition would be great,' she says. 'Female fighters do get more respect now than in the past, but it's still harder for female fighters to catch people's attention. But actually, there's so many people within boxing who think the female fighters produce more exciting fights. All I can do is hope that my hard work pays off and if I keep winning then people will take notice. 'There's never been a female British champion from Scotland so I'd love to get that belt and then move on to world titles after that.'
Sunday World
6 days ago
- Sunday World
Woman weeps in court as she is accused of smashing ‘glass jar on victim's head'
The 38-year-old was charged with four offences arising from an alleged 'unprovoked attack' on Thursday. A woman wept in court today as she was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm in an alleged 'unprovoked attack'. Gemma Rankin appeared in the dock of Ballymena Magistrates Court wearing a police-issue grey tracksuit. The 38-year-old was charged with four offences arising from an alleged 'unprovoked attack' on Thursday. Rankin, from Moylinney Park in Antrim, was charged with causing GBH to the complainant, non-fatal strangulation, possessing two glass jars as weapons and causing criminal damage to the alleged victim's necklace. During a contested bail application, a police officer told the court how the complainant had met the defendant in a shop in Antrim and invited Rankin back to her home. The two women were drinking together when, just before midnight on Thursday evening, Rankin allegedly launched an 'unprovoked attack,' smashing a glass jar on the complainant's head. There was a struggle and the alleged victim was able to put Rankin out of the house and summon help, the officer told the court. When police arrived, the woman was holding a tea towel against a 'large gash' on her head and officers could see 'skin flapping' from the three inch wound. 'Blood was spattered throughout the property and there was a large pool of blood in the living room, close to the fireplace,' she told the court, adding there was also 'significant blood matting' in the complainant's hair. The woman was taken to hospital where the wound was stapled. After Rankin was arrested, she told police during interviews 'she was the one who was attacked and that she wants to make a counter-allegation.' Gemma Rankin. Today's News in 90 Seconds - June 14 2025 Objecting to bail, the constable said that Rankin's home was too close to the complainant's property. She revealed that in addition, the police had information that 'indicates threats against the defendant if she returns to Antrim so police are concerned for her safety.' District Judge Nigel Broderick asked where the threats came from. The officer said: 'That's been fed through community representatives in the Antrim area.' She confirmed that if Rankin managed to obtain a bail address outside of Antrim, the police would not object to bail. Although Rankin's defence counsel said there was one such address in Rasharkin, the officer said police had not been able to check whether it was suitable. With Rankin seen to be wiping away tears in the dock, Judge Broderick told her he would grant bail, but that she would not be released until she had a suitable address to go to. 'I'm not really impressed with the threat point,' said the judge, 'I do not think people in the community should dictate to police or courts who is under threat and who isn't but the fundamental point is that the [defendant's home] address is too close.' Granting bail in the sum of £500 and adjourning the case to June 17, Judge Broderick added conditions that Rankin must reside at an approved address, has no contact with the complainant and that she stays out of Antrim.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Georgia state officer accused of leaking sensitive information in drug investigation
The Brief Kenneth Rankin, a Georgia state community supervision officer, was arrested for leaking sensitive law enforcement information related to a Tennessee drug investigation. Rankin was charged with computer theft and violation of oath of office, following a multi-agency investigation led by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The investigation is ongoing, with additional charges anticipated, and will be handed over to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office for prosecution. LAFAYETTE, Ga. - A Georgia state community supervision officer has been arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive law enforcement information to a suspect tied to a Tennessee drug investigation, officials said Thursday. What we know The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Kenneth Rankin, 52, of the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, was arrested June 10 in LaFayette and charged with computer theft and violation of oath of office. He was booked into the Walker County Jail. Authorities said Rankin illegally disseminated official data to a suspect involved in a narcotics investigation that originated in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The GBI launched its probe in May after being contacted by the Soddy Daisy Police Department, which uncovered information suggesting related criminal activity in Georgia. The GBI's West Metro Regional Drug Enforcement Office led the Georgia-based investigation, with support from the agency's Calhoun Regional Investigative Office and the Georgia Department of Community Supervision. The multi-agency investigation also involved the Soddy Daisy Police Department, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, FBI field offices in Chattanooga and Dalton, and the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office. What we don't know The GBI said the investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected. What's next Once the case is complete, it will be turned over to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office for prosecution. The Source The Georgia Bureau of Investigation provided the details for this article.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
‘Could cost you your freedom': Immigration attorneys warn clients of ICE arrests at Memphis court
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 'Abide by the law — but understand it could cost you your freedom.'That's the warning immigration attorneys are giving clients who show up for court in Shelby County. WREG has told you about the ICE agents who have shown up at the court, arresting people on the spot once their cases are disposed of. You wouldn't know the court was taking place at 80 Monroe Avenue, but most mornings and afternoons, Immigration Court is in full force on the 5th and 8th floors of the downtown Memphis building. Attorney says 8 arrested in immigration court Attorney Andrew Rankin has been representing clients here for years, but says recently, he has witnessed something never seen before. 'These pictures show what happens to people who are trying to do the right thing by showing up to their immigration hearing,' said Attorney Rankin. Eight people were detained on May 22. 'Taking away a single mother who doesn't even have a traffic ticket. There is no comparable in my professional career. I don't even know what I would compare this to if I tried,' said Rankin. Attempted arrest made in Nutbush was not immigration-related, says SCSO WREG sat in on Judge Russo's afternoon docket. The courtroom is small, and the defendants were brought in one at a time. Most don't speak English and have to use an interpreter. Many of their attorneys aren't in the courtroom and appear virtually. WREG didn't see anyone detained for the hour when in the courtroom. 'Most or almost all of the arrests are going to take place in the morning so that they can process them in Memphis around the lunchtime hour, maybe early afternoon, and then the transport comes to get them down to Louisiana,' said Rankin. He says judges are dismissing cases and telling defendants they are free to go. 'They exit the immediate courtroom, and then they're taken into custody, either just outside the door or in the hallway leading to the exit,' said Rankin. What to know about 'No Kings' protests against Trump's policies He says they are then taken off to an ICE office near the airport. Because there are no bed facilities in Memphis, the detainees have to be taken hours away to Louisiana, the closest detention center, where they restart the deportation proceedings. 'Restart your case under a different proceeding that allows us to get you out quicker, and that provides fewer rights for you to challenge what's going on,' said Rankin. We were told it happens quickly, and families can be left torn apart. One downtown worker witnessed it. 'And like a mom was crying as she was getting put in, and her kid and I assume her husband was shooed away,' said a witness. 'They know they know if you don't show up to court, you're going to get ordered deported. They don't need an attorney to tell you that they know that, but they also don't want to go to court and voluntarily cause their own arrest,' said Rankin. Man accused of carjacking WREG reporter arrested Attorneys said they are left in a quagmire as they advise their clients that they legally have to show up for their court date, but also alert them of the risks. 'You also have to advise them of the landscape right? The entire landscape,' said Matthew Orr, immigration attorney. 'I think that at the end of the day. An attorney's job is to help their client make informed decisions. It's not to make decisions for the client.' 'I am ethical. I advise people of what the law is. You know that that's my job. The law is that if you're ordered to show up for a hearing, you're ordered to show up for a hearing but, on the other hand, it would be disingenuous to look someone in the eyes and tell them that they're gonna go home and see their kids tonight,' said Orr. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security said this is a part of the new Trump Administration implementing the rule of law. Illegal immigrants who have entered the U.S. in the last 2 years are subject to expedited removals. ICE is now following the law and placing them in that expedited removal process. Attorneys told WREG that ICE agents first started showing up at courts on the West Coast, and said this was a national rollout that has now made it to Memphis. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
