Jude Grant: The single minded pursuit of world recognition
“I used to want to put on an entertaining fight, but now I want to put on a one-sided show….I want to absolutely dominate.”
My name is Megan Kelly. I am an active Australian amateur boxer competing in the Masters division. I’ve worked hard to get here, and met some amazing people along the way.
I came to boxing later in life than most, but have embraced the opportunity to fully immerse myself in learning to be the best fighter I can possibly be.
This is a collection of thoughts and experiences related to training and fighting from myself and others that I hope can help the aspiring combat sports athlete.
“I used to want to put on an entertaining fight, but now I want to put on a one-sided show….I want to absolutely dominate.”
Losing a fight can sometimes feel like the worst possible thing that could occur to a fighter. But losing a fight reshapes you dramatically. It’s crucial to growth.
The pressure before fighting is intense. So what does your first fight feel like? Hear from some experienced fighters on the magic of the first fight
Fighting is physically, emotionally and mentally demanding. Being a successful fighter means knowing the reason “why” you fight so that you can stay resilient when it gets tough
Weight gain as a fighter can translate into a loss of confidence, making it hard to return to training. Here’s what helped me this week.
Having the nutritional knowledge to work with my body, not punish it or fight against it is truly empowering. Here are a few things that clicked for me.
A collection of my thoughts and experiences related to training and fighting
