Ellie Hellewell signs new contract ahead of a big year
ROTHERHAM boxer Ellie Hellewell has signed a new long-term contract with her manager as she continues her campaign to win the sport's top prizes.
In September, the 25-year-old super bantamweight fell just short in an assault on the British, Commonwealth and WBO International belts.
But her loss to world title contender Tysie Gallagher is only spurring her on to bigger things, says trainer/manager Jason Cunningham.
He's delighted that Ellie, who grew up in Brinsworth and then Bramley before moving to Conisbrough, had extended her contract with him.
"I am very pleased to announce the journey with Ellie continues and she’s signed a new contract with myself for a further three years," he declared.
"The last three years have absolutely flown by.
"Ellie was the first fighter I signed as a manager when I was still boxing myself and in that time we’ve had a very good run with seven victories and one valuable learning experience.
"Her last two fights have been on big platforms promoted by GBM live on DAZN.
"We both share a very special memory as well with her winning in the home corner at the Eco Power Stadium home (beating Stevi Levy in May).
"My aim next year is to win a major title with Ellie, something I’m very confident we will achieve. We keep working and I’ll keep delivering."
Former Wickersley Comprehensive student Ellie, a southpaw, has a 7-1-0 professional career, which started in 2022.
Meanwhile, another Rotherham-born, Conisbrough-based boxer, Conner Kelsall, says he intends to pursue a European title in 2026. He won the vacant Commonwealth flyweight title last year.
And Rotherham journeyman Nathan Darby takes part in his 24th bout of the year in Sheffield on Friday.