Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Birthdate: October 3, 1979 Height: 5-3 Weight: 119 pounds Coach’s name: Samalj Floyd Club name: Community Boxing School: Palatka High School Began boxing: 2004 Occupation: Kennel attendant at a veterinary hospital Career highlight: Five-time State Champion, 2006 Regional Champion and Regional MVP, ranked sixth in the nation Who has been your biggest influence and why: My mother. She has always supported me and has always told me that or rather encouraged me that anything is possible. She has always pushed me to go after what I want. How did you get involved in boxing: Mr. Carl Raglin introduced me to his coach, Samalj Floyd. He is now my coach and my friends and I thank them both for my opportunity. What is your greatest strength in the ring: My strengths would be my strategy, footwork and power. Did you ever play any other sports: Basketball and track and field What do you love most about boxing: I love the excitement that I have to bring to the sport. I love to entertain. I believe I have what it takes to change boxing in the future for women. What are your goals in and out of the ring: To become the greatest female boxer in the world. Outside the ring, I would love to become a coach and help youth. What is your favorite movie: Any Bruce Lee movie What is your favorite TV show: CSI and The Practice What is your favorite song: I don’t really have a favorite, I just love music What are your hobbies outside of boxing: As of now, boxing is my main hobby and the only thing I’m really interested in at this point. What is something interesting about you that most people don’t know: I am a loving and caring person and that I have an aura bout myself that most people can’t resist and can’t help but to love me.
2007 U.S. Championships: won on walkover over Angel Harris, Columbus, Ohio, W/O; lost on points to Teresa O'Toole, Northridge, Calif., 23-5, in semifinals
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