Chicagos Olivia Curry Hopes To Be The Female Middleweight Boxing Champion Of The World

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Chicago's Olivia Curry prepares for her first world title fight against Kaye Scott on September 19 in Detroit. The 35-year-old boxer, representing Unanimous Boxing Gym, has a professional record of 7-2 with two knockouts. Her coach, Trinidad Garcia, emphasizes that this match is not only a personal milestone for Curry but also a significant moment for women's boxing. Curry trains rigorously at her gym, often practicing two to three times a day to perfect her techniques. She aims to elevate the sport and inspire younger female boxers, despite ongoing pay disparities compared to their male counterparts.

Garcia's commitment secured this opportunity for Curry after months of outreach to potential promoters. Female boxing is gaining traction, with events becoming more frequent, a trend Curry views as promising for the future. She hopes to bring home titles that could inspire a new generation of women in the sport.

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