03/11/2026
In 2024, Destiny made a list of things she’s always wanted to do: boxing was at the top.
“I’ve always been into combat sports—watching MMA and Muay Thai—and I wanted to channel my energy into something that would help me develop personally.”
After a simple Google search and one beginners class hosted on Thursday evenings, Destiny was hooked. She came back every single day and within one month, she began sparring.
Despite her current injury, Destiny has found other ways to support her fellow boxers while simultaneously learning through observance. She is often playing second to the lead cornerman during “smokers” by helping fighters recover between rounds, giving them water, and providing tactical pointers. Because she’s been studying so many videos of other boxers, Destiny feels that she’s developed a strong eye for the sport.
“It’s almost like a video game: you see an opening, you tell the fighter to move left or duck a right hand, and when they do it and it works, it’s so satisfying,” she says. “It keeps me engaged with boxing even when I’m not the one in the ring.”
Although she deeply cares about boxing, Destiny has had her fair share of loved ones asking her to quit. “It even cost me a relationship,” she shared. “He told me he didn’t want a woman who boxes.” Yet, she continued to pursue her passion and in her journey, feels that she’s made lifelong connections at the Downtown Boxing Club (). Destiny shared that she has even received comments from other friends that she’s become more playful and relaxed; that boxing has created this outlet for her frustration and that nothing compares to the workout of a live spar.
“I love this gym and I love this sport,” she said. “Because it’s made me a better version of myself.” 🥊
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