(MAY 30) 2009 was a roller coaster
for me in regards to boxing. I had several fights scheduled and
almost all of them were pulled. But that seems to be a common story
in boxing it seems and difficult as it is, it feels like I'm finally
starting to get used to it. I realize everyone in this game is
looking out for number one. Big, solid records are good for
promotion, I get it, but this sport is having the life sucked right
out of it and sitting around waiting for the “perfect fight” almost
(almost) makes me wish I was still in amateur boxing sometimes,
where every fight, win or lose, is good for you.
I used to wonder why some female boxers were stepping up so soon in
their careers and taking the big fights early on. Now I'm starting
to understand. If you want that sure thing win, you're going to have
to sit around stale for a year to get it. I had two fights that went
through last year and they were both to the very tough Tammy
Johnson. She took both fights on short notice, replacing canceling
opponents on both occasions. She is a perfect example of a female
warrior and is my inspiration for training this year.
I want 2010 to be my best year in boxing. In January I was lucky to
receive generous sponsorship and support from my employers at
Thunderbird Show Park which helped boost my training time. After an
injury setback, I made some tough decisions and started training
under the highly decorated Tony Pep in New Westminster. It was a
personal change I needed to make, but still have all the respect in
the world for my former trainer Dave, who worked hard to see me
through to success and taught me to love and respect this sometimes
heartbreaking sport. Change is usually a pretty terrifying thing for
me, but my eyes have been opened to a whole new aspect of boxing.
Tony's a very creative trainer and I'm excited to get back in the
ring and put some new tricks to the test. Over the past two years
since turning pro, I feel I have become a well rounded and confident
boxer and hope this year brings great opportunities. I'm going for
it!
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