5’10” Senior Women’s Champion Amber Groome was born in Edmonton, Alberta on December 25th, 1986. She attended W.P. Wagner Sr. High School and Centre High Campus, after graduating she started her degree at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton.

While attending Centre High Campus Amber started working out with her Dad at Panther Gym after school, sparring was another way to stay fit and in 2006 Amber had her first amateur match. After 2 bouts she put her boxing interests on hold and in 2009 she came back with complete focus. Since then she has become the 2011 and 2012 69kg/151lb Senior women’s Alberta Provincial Champion and won bronze at the 2011 Canadian Elite Championships.

Since 2009 Amber has been coached by her Dad, Dwayne Groome and Panther Gym owner and former pro boxer Benny “The Jet” Swanson and is getting part time coaching from Olympic boxing coach Charlie Stewart in Windsor, ON.

Career Highlights

Nov 2006 Winner “Alberta Bronze Gloves” Edmonton, AB
May 2009 Winner “Subnovice” Edmonton, AB Plus: Won Best Senior Fighter
Nov 2010 Winner “Alberta Bronze Gloves” Edmonton, AB Plus: Won Best Fighter
April 2010 Winner “Belair Memorial” Edmonton, AB Plus: Won Best Boxer
August 2010 Runner up "Ringside World Championships" Kansas City, MO
Sept 2010 Runner up "Banger at the Hanger" Edmonton, AB
Oct 2010 Winner "Alberta provincial Senior Champion" Calgary, AB
Nov 2010 Winner "Oil City Grind House" Edmonton, AB
Dec 2010 Bronze Medalist "Senior Canadian Nationals", Quebec City, QC
Mar 2011 Silver Medal "Alberta Golden Gloves" Edmonton, AB
Mar 2011 Winner "All Nations boxing showcase" Winnipeg, MB Plus: Won Best Boxer
Mar 2011 Runner up "2nd Annual Edmonton Fight Fan Expo" Shaw Conference Centre
August 2011 Runner up "Ringside World Championships" Kansas, City, MO
September 2011 Mary Spencer fund Raiser tournament runner up Windsor, ON
Nov 2011 Winner "Alberta provincial Senior Champion" Red Deer, AB
 2012 Canadian National Champion and Gold Medalist
Outstanding Female Athlete Boxing Canada 2012
Jan 2012 GOLD Medalist "Senior Canadian Nationals", Cape Breton, NS

Amber’s own words:

On January 10th to the 14th I went to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to
attend the Canadian Nationals. I had a total of 6 women in my weight class.
My first bout was against Noemie Tremblay from Nova Scotia. She was a bit
taller than me so I had to get inside on her for the most part. I ended the
bout with a winning score of 24-6. My second bout was against Bonnie Cook
from Ontario. She was shorter than my last opponent, so I needed to use my
reach with this one. I focused mostly on jabbing with a hard right hand
following. I ended this bout with a winning score of 18-8.

I was now in the finals and my next match was against Myriam Da Silva from Quebec. I meet with her last year and ended up losing to her in the semi-finals so I was quite thrilled to meet her in the finals this year. I was determined and focused on the gold and nothing was going to get in my way. First round began, we were a bit hesitant and then punches started throwing. Bell rang and as I sat in my corner I was told that I was down one point. I kept my focus on what I wanted and I didn't get worried or upset that I wasn't in the lead. Round two, there was a bit more action in this round and I
started using my reach more with her. Bell rang and I was up one point.
Round three, I kept to my game and continued through this round. Bell rang,
we were tied 11-11. Last and final round, I still didn't let this get to me
and was not frustrated or worried about the points, I kept to my game again
in the beginning. I then heard my corner say "NOW" which meant it's the
last 20 seconds, I felt something come over me, as I wanted this win so
bad, I used every last bit of energy that I had by throwing combo's after
combo's. At this point I was waiting for the bell. I then heard "NOW" again
and thought oh wow now it's the last 20 seconds. I pushed myself and was
able to do everything that I just did once again, I ended this bout with a
winning score of 20-16. And that's when I became the Canadian Champion and  won Gold. I waited in the ring after they announced the winner to receive
my medal. It was a moment that I'll never forget. As I stepped out of the
ring and started walking down the hall, the ring announcer was calling out
"Amber Groome" I was informed that now I won the Outstanding female athlete of Canada boxing 2012. I couldn't believe it, I was so surprised and so
thankful. 

Next up, I am going to train with an Olympic coach, Charlie Stewart
and world Champion Mary Spencer to get ready for the Box offs held in
Quebec. I will win the Box offs to qualify for the worlds in China this
May. . . . . . keep you posted - Amber

Amber is also a Model and Actress with Chan International Modeling agency at West Edmonton Mall, she has appeared in TV shows like “Heartland” and as an extra in a few movies as well as some local commercials. She continues to work the runways as well as her training at the modeling agency, some of her other interests include ballroom dancing as well as getting involvement in the Community and the Church.

Amber’s own website (AmberGroomeBoxing.com)

(Amber's Grandfather is on the right)

Side Note: Amber's Grandfather is retired pro-wrestler Ray Osborne, Canadian Tag Team Champion through out the 50's 60's and 70's with his brother Bud Osborne.