“Professionally I am into jurisprudence and boxing just helps to persuade opponents”
~Elena Tverdokhleb
Elena Tverdokhleb of Ukraine, has always has a fighters spirit. From an early age she found herself in neighborhood fights and always on top. In fact, she notes that her broken nose is a by product of her childhood fights, not the ring. Elena is not just another great boxer with several belts, a world championship and professional status; she also heads the legal department of one of Ukraine biggest gambling industry operators. During an interview Elena was asked if she had any advice for amateur/professional athletes, here is what she said:
“Hardly professional sportsmen need my advice. Speaking about girls starting their carrier in boxing or other single combat, I would advise them to appraise their personal psychological and forceful qualities, and start their trainings only if they are absolutely definite in meeting a real rival in a real fight. Otherwise they would be disappointed. Dancing, aerobics, and usual trainings will be much more profitable for such girls if compared with time spent for boxing trainings. Whatever we may say, boxing and fighting sports fit not to every women, just like it’s not for all men also.”