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The good thing is now women can go into boxing gyms and feel comfortable, not like when I wasn’t allowed in. When I first started boxing, I just saw a documentary and I was like, I really want to give that a go. But it was illegal in the UK. I couldn’t even go to a boxing exercise class. 

I did it mostly on my own at first. It made me feel like I’d found my place. It has made a massive difference to my life. I went right to the top and won five world titles and was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame. It took me all over the world and I met some incredible people along the way.  

Just go and try it. Once you try it, you’ll be hooked straight away. 

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