“I Am Beating Boys, and I Am Like, I Belong Here”: World Champion Female Boxer Adopts Unconventional Techniques to Be the Best Version of Herself

Boxing is predominately viewed as a male dominant sport. However, Alycia Baumgardner is shattering all gender barriers and has sent shockwaves in the boxing world with her recent revelation. She is the undisputed super Featherweight champion with an impressive record of 14 wins and 1 defeat. However, many would still perceive her to be lesser than any of her male counterparts but she would beg to differ.

The 29-year-old revealed that very often she steps in the ring with male boxers. This revelation might raise some eyebrows but it does not end there. She has asserted that during her spars, “she beats up” male counterparts and does not spare them.

How does Alycia Baumgardner fare against male boxers?

Female boxers like Baumgardner promulgate female boxing to garner the attention and appreciation it deserves. By stepping into the ring with male boxers, she is breaking the prejudice of women not being able to compete with men in sports. In an interview with @FunkyFriday, she asserts, “I am beating up boys and I’m like yea I belong here. I spar guys all the time.”

Hearing upon the same, the interviewer was in disbelief and demanded some clarification. He asked if the male boxers truly hit her during the spars to which she had a startling response. She stated, “They better because I am hitting, hitting. That’s the difference I want you to respect me when I’m the ring because I don’t hit soft. I am gonna hit you so I need to be the best I can be. I need you to put that pressure on me and I am gonna apply that pressure to.”

It is safe to say that if there is any cross-gender boxing contest, Baumgardner shall be one representing the females. Her new revelation only solidifies her image as a boxing prodigy. Not to mention, with time, such athletes will break gender predefined notions and pave the way for future female boxers.

Baumgardner interested in “Creed IV”

The third series of the “Creed”  film franchise was released earlier this year in the month of March and it featured Canelo Alvarez. Meanwhile, Baumgardner wants to be the next professional boxer to star in the franchise. A fan took to Twitter and proposed Baumgardner to play the role of Michael B Jordan’s daughter in Creed-4, the fan stated, “Alycia Baumgardner should play Creed’s daughter in The next CREED. You know she’s gonna be fighting.”

The same caught the attention and interest of Baumgardner who was quick to respond, ““I’m for it”. 

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Will she star in the film? Only time will tell. Do you think she will play the role of the daughter of the protagonist in the film? In addition, what do you make of her comments regarding beating other male boxers in the sport? Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.