A guy like Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather is used to fighting 12-rounders. Put them into the ring for three rounds against a top amateur boxer at a much faster pace, and they'll lose a fight, and how bad is that going to make them look? Mandy Bujold amateurbadboxer share on social
I remember the first time I stepped into the ring at age 16. I loved hitting things... but who likes getting hit?! Mandy Bujold agehitlike Change image and share on social
I always joke that I want to be able to retire from boxing and still be able to look into the mirror without seeing scars all over my face. I love my sport, but I would rather not have to spend hours doing my makeup to cover up the memories once I retire. Mandy Bujold boxcoverface share on social
There's always that stigma of, 'Women shouldn't box,' or stereotypes of what a female boxer should look like. I don't think the men really have to deal with that - to tell people they're a boxer. Mandy Bujold boxboxerdeal Change image and share on social
No one likes getting hit. It's a normal thing... I used to make up excuses when the coach would ask me to get in the ring. I'd say I forgot my mouthpiece, or I'd say I had a headache or something. Mandy Bujold coachexcuseforget Change image and share on social
The last Pan Am Games in 2011 was one of the best experiences in my career. It was the first time women's boxing was in the Pan Am Games and any major games, and I had the opportunity to box in the first women's boxing fight and then went on to win gold. Mandy Bujold boxcareerexperience share on social
Before, boxing was something that I did. Now, boxing is who I am. Mandy Bujold box Change image and share on social
Canada definitely has a strong program in women's boxing, and we're showing that women are capable, not just men. Mandy Bujold boxcanadacapable Change image and share on social
Qualifying for the Olympics is probably harder than winning a medal at the Olympics. Mandy Bujold hardmedalolympic Change image and share on social
One of my brothers, Eric, who is one year older than me, was actually the first one to start boxing, and being the youngest sibling, I wanted to do what he did, so I pushed my parents to let me join. Mandy Bujold boxbrothereric Change image and share on social
