(DEC 6) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
Veteran boxing promoter Lenny Fresquez has announced that Lerner
Film is shooting a documentary about 12-time, three division
world champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm (31-2-3, 9
KOs).
Director Arnie Lerner will have a film crew working tomorrow
night's Fresquez Productions-presented "Fire And Ice" show,
featuring Holm versus WIBA super featherweight champion Diana
Prazak (11-1, 7 KOs) in the 10-round main event fighting for the
IBA and WBF light welterweight titles, at Route 66 Casino Hotel
in Albuquerque.
"I choose subjects for my documentaries that are unique and have
inspirational personalities," Lerner explained why he picked
Holm to film a documentary. "I look for someone who lights up
the screen to propel their passions. I met Holly and she is so
passionate about what she does. She's confident in her talents,
yet, not arrogant at all. She's an elite athlete who has a
sweet-hearted personality. The purity of what she does is
undeniable.
"The other side (of the documentary) is the complex industry of
boxing, particularly women's boxing, is in itself. The
contradictions in her sport and career are fascinating. Holly
represents a completely different way in terms of choices she
faces every day. This story is bigger than just boxing,
especially the issues faced by women in sports, which will be
magnified and brought to a new level. The challenges she faces
will be taken serious."
The relatively quiet, unassuming Holm (31-2-3, 9 KOs) is the
pound-for-pound Queen of Boxing who has dominated from the 140
through 154-pound weight classes having defeated the likes of
Ann Sophie Mathis, Christy Martin, Mary Jo Sanders, Mia St.
John, Myriam Lamare, Jane Couch, Duda Yankovich and Chevelle
Hallback (twice).
"It's exciting to do this," Holm said about being the subject of
the aforementioned documentary. "I'm quiet but, if doing this
can help women's boxing, and maybe help me get a few sponsors,
it is well worth it. There are a lot of good reasons. Down the
road it will be something I can share with my kids and
grand-kids. They're aware I don't like distractions, unlike some
fighters who like distractions to help them perform, but I only
fight a few nights a year, so I'm sure it won't be a distraction
for me."
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