Ghana’s first female boxing world champion, Abigail Quartey, has shared the intense dedication and sacrifices that propelled her to victory in the Women’s International Boxing Federation (WIBF) title fight.
The 28-year-old boxer made history by defeating British opponent Sangeeta Birdi with a dominant display, becoming Ghana’s first female world titleholder and the 11th overall in the nation’s boxing history.
Speaking in a JoySports documentary titled “Abigail Quartey: Her Gloves, Her Glory”, she revealed the rigorous training regimen that shaped her path to success.
“Before I start training, I go jogging in the morning for about an hour and a half,” she said. “After that, I come home, freshen up, and rest for a while. Then, I head to the gym for about two and a half hours. Training before fights is crucial for me because I can’t fight effectively if I don’t prepare.”
Quartey highlighted the grueling nature of the sport, emphasizing her commitment to disciplined training and lifestyle adjustments.
“Boxing is such a demanding sport that even completing a single round takes a lot out of you. I was determined to win the title, so I made sacrifices. I rarely went out. As soon as I finished training, I would eat something and go straight to bed.”
With an impressive record of nine wins in ten professional fights, Quartey is now ranked first in Ghana and 51st globally in her division.
