Introduction: The world of boxing is full of strong, brave, and determined women, but some of them are also mothers. On this Mother’s Day, we want to honor 5 boxers who have proven that being a mother and an elite athlete is possible. These women have fought against all odds and have shown that love and determination are stronger than any challenge.
Laila Ali: This American is the daughter of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and has been one of the most successful boxers in the history of women’s boxing. She is the mother of two children and has won all of her 24 fights as a professional, 21 of them by knockout.
Mary Jo Sanders: This American is a former world welterweight and middleweight champion, and is also the mother of three children. She has won 25 of her 29 fights as a professional, 11 of them by knockout.
Ana Julaton: This Filipino-American is a former world super-bantamweight and featherweight champion, and is also the mother of a son. She has won 14 of her 19 fights as a professional and has been one of the pioneers of women’s boxing in Asia.
Cecilia Brækhus: This Norwegian is a world welterweight champion and is also the mother of a son. She has been considered one of the best boxers of all time and has won 36 of her 39 fights as a professional.
Claressa Shields: This American boxer is one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world, with a record of 11-0 and two Olympic gold medals. Shields is an example for all women, being the first boxer to win consecutive gold medals at the Olympic Games. She is also a three-division world champion and the undisputed middleweight champion. Shields is a mother to her young son.
These boxers are an example of how being a mother and an elite athlete is possible. They have shown that love, dedication, and determination are stronger than obstacles. On this Mother’s Day, we honor all mother boxers and elite athletes who have shown that one can be an incredible mother and an incredible athlete at the same time.
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