Edith is a pro boxer. Email: bombersmith@optusnet.com.au
Age: 35
Height: 160cm (5'4")
Weight: 52kg
Fighting weight: 50-52kg
Hair: brown
Eyes: blue
Job: Car detailer
Hobbies / Interests: boxing, cricket, AFL football (Essendon Bombers), spending time with family
Favourite films / TV shows: Dare Devil, Spider Man, Green Mile, Married with Children, Cheers, Law and Order
Favourite music: Queen, Ozzie Osbourne, Shania Twain, most of the 70's and the 80's, some of music now
How did you get into boxing? I had a lot of anger and for the fitness.
What other sports have you played? B grade cricket (Williamstown Colts), netball and basketball
How do men and women react to your chosen sport? Most people think great, some people think it is a man's sport.
Do you usually spar against men or women? Men because there is not many women in the sport or my weight.
What would you say to other women about taking up boxing? It's not easy to do this sport, but don't give up.
What are your future goals? To win the Australian Title on the 12/09/2003 in Kalgoorlie, fight overseas and to get a good sponsor to help make it happen.
Have you ever had to use your skills in self defence? Yes and it worked.
Career highlights: Winning the Victoria Golden Gloves and have Kostya Tszyu sign them for me, also winning the Victorian Title, and winning the Pan Pacific Title in my first Pro fight.
Could you share some of your training routine with us: Just be the hardest trainer in the gym and listen to your trainer.
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