(JAN 20)  This week WBAN had an opportunity to catch up with Logan Holler, of Columbia, South Carolina, and spoke with her about her upcoming fight that will take place on February 23rd, on a Christy Martin Promotions card. 

Logan, before you decided to box-----what other sports were you involved in?

Logan:  I grew up playing soccer, volleyball, and equestrian. Equestrian was my main sport and I earned a Division 1 scholarship to the University of South Carolina’s Equestrian team where we won the SEC Championship my senior year.

How did you first get interested in boxing? Who was your biggest influence?

Logan:  One of my dad’s good friend who he played football with in college, Humpy Wheeler, got me in to the sport. I had always been interested in boxing, but he urged me to do it. He and my father had boxed as well. My biggest influence has always been my dad. He played for Vince Lombardi and the Green Bay Packers so we grew up in a big sports family where competition and hard work were always present.

Can you tell me more about any amateur experience you had prior to turning pro?

Logan: I do not have any amateur experience as we tried for two years to go to shows, but never could get matched. My trainer and promoter at the time decided we would go pro and take it slow to gain more experience.

I understand that when you fight Bertha Aracil on the Christy Martin Promotions card, on February 23, in Charlotte, North Carolina, you will be fighting six rounds at 154 lbs. Is this a weight class you think you will stay in? I noticed that you have fought anywhere from the 159-175 lbs. range in your eight fights.

Logan:  We are going to see how I feel at this weight and how the weight cut goes. I feel confident that this will be a good weight for me and so does my coach. I trust my coaches, James Pressley, and James Carr in their decision for my weight class.

This fight with Bertha will be the "battle of the undefeated" as you are currently 8-0-0 (3KO), and she is 4-0-1 (3KO). Does that add a tad bit more of pressure that one of you will possible leave the ring with the first blemish on your professional record, if the fight did not result in a draw?

Logan:  I honestly don’t think about my record. I take training camp one day at a time one workout at a time. I know if I put in the work and preparation that my training camp will always be way harder than the actual fight. The fight will be the easy part after what my coaches put me through. If I prepare myself correctly than that is all that matters to me and I know I will be ready come fight night.

You began your professional boxing career in 2014----with now four years under your belt as a pro boxer, what are some of your long range goals in the sport?

Logan:  I definitely want to be a world champion, but also what matters to me is making sure I do whatever I can to help women’s boxing grow. I am a devout Christian and whatever God has planned for me I trust in him. The platform I have I want to use to glorify Him because all of my talents come from Him and I would have nothing without Him. To be a positive influence in the sport is what I strive to do and be a positive role model to young girls.

How does your family feel about you boxing professionally? Do you have any other relatives that are in the sport, either in the amateurs or the pros.

Logan:  When I first started there was definitely doubt and my parent’s didn’t think I would really go through with it. My first couple of fights only my mom came and finally my dad did. Once he saw I knew what I was doing he hasn’t missed any since. He grew playing football and baseball and played for the University of South Carolina where he later played for the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also boxed some as well.

If you had a wish list of a future world title fight---who do you think you would love to fight for that title?

Logan:  I honestly want to get to the place where I can fight anyone without hesitation. I know I am greener to the sport than a lot of the pros out there now so want to take every fight and gain experience through each one. I’m excited for what the future holds and each challenge that comes my way. At the end of the day my biggest opponent is me and that's who I want to make sure I conquer each time.

There are many females that would like to get into boxing----what kind of advice would you give to females that needed a little guidance when first deciding to go to a gym and get into the sport?

Logan:  Humility and patience is key! I have played every sport there is to play and a lot of them at a high level. None of them compare to boxing and the day to day grueling tasks you have to go through. It is a step by step sport. It takes time and patience and know you want pick every skill up right away. Keep at it and don’t let the hard work or a bad day deter you from continuing. Boxing can show you how truly strong you are and has given me the confidence in life outside of the ring that I never thought I would have. That in itself is a victory to me!

Lastly, is there anything that you would like to say, either about your upcoming fight, or to boxing fans that follow you in the sport?

Logan:  February 23rd at Center Stage NoDa Christy Martin Promotions will be putting on an amazing show and you will not want to miss it! Come out and support your local boxers as they have trained and are prepared for a great night of fighting! We all thank you for all of your support especially our families and trainers who are there to keep us motivated and determined through our training camps!

I would like to thank you for taking the time out of your training to be interviewed by WBAN. I look forward to your upcoming fight against Bertha Aracil, I am sure it will be an excellent action-packed bout.