Hometown: Monona, Wisconsin Birthdate: December 12, 1972 Height: 5-5 Weight: 145 pounds Coach’s name: Bob Lynch Club name: Ford’s School: North Central Technical College Began boxing: 3 years ago Occupation: Physical assistant, sign language interpreter Do you have any children: Adopted foster children – Christina Kuhnert, 21; Sara Kuhnert, 19; Tammy Kuhnert, 15 National Senior Titles: 2006 Golden Gloves Silver medalist Career highlight: Entering and exiting the ring each bout Who has been your biggest influence and why: My dad. His determination, support, guidance and love could get me through just about anything. How did you get involved in boxing: I started kickboxing and the guys at the gym encouraged me to go to work with Bob Lynch for my hands. What is your greatest strength in the ring: That depends on what my opponent’s weaknesses are. Did you ever play any other sports: Volleyball, basketball, track, football and martial arts What do you love most about boxing: That is tests both physical strength and endurance as well as requiring intelligence and concentration What are your goals in and out of the ring: Working hard to continuously improve myself, eliminating weaknesses and enhancing strangths What is your favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy What is your favorite song: I enjoy the Blues What are your hobbies outside of boxing: work, athletic trainer for WI Rugby team, scuba diving, traveling, reading and drawing What is something interesting about you that most people don’t know: Most people are surprised I choose to box. If most people don’t already know it, it is because I choose not to share it.
2007 U.S. Championships: stopped by Brittany Inkrote, Red Lion, Pa., RSCO-3 (:27), in semifinals
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