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MAGDALENE KEARSE
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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