ABOUT AMANDA

Amanda started boxing at the age of 14 and, with three European Union medals to her name, is still in love with what she calls the "noble sport."
Since day one, Amanda has been fighting prejudice and winning. It is that competitiveness that drives her on. She simply does not do losing.

Amanda thumbed through her local phone directory and, after receiving several knockbacks from gyms that did not take women, finally found a club that would take her - Hartlepool Catholic Boys' Boxing Club.
The club soon dropped the "Boys" tag from its name and Amanda’s second battle was won.
Before long she was competing - her first fight at the age of 17 lasted less than 30 seconds - and Amanda was soon on the way to establishing herself as one of the most feared fighters in Europe. Winning had become a habit.

"People were a bit sceptical at first but they soon realised I was dedicated, I put my heart and soul into it, I was training all hours and once they'd seen me box they soon realised that," 

Amanda trains in Sheffield four times a week with the GB Boxing squad. My focus for the next two years is on preparing for the London Olympics.

"Nothing can compare with standing on the Olympic rostrum with your national anthem playing and getting to do this in front of a home crowd will be a once in a life time experience".

I am a well known boxer and regularly feature in national / local newspapers and websites and represent GB Boxing at many events and functions throughout the year. I also believe it is important to give back to the local community and when possible attend local boxing shows to inspire boxers and present prizes as well as visit schools and help out coaching at my local boxing club.

The IOC has invited Women to compete in London 2012 Olympics for the first time. As the interest in the British Olympics builds there is no better time to get involved and make a real difference