A Journey from Fitness to Professional Boxing

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In this video, we meet Lance Corporal Devlin, a dedicated boxer who started her journey 12 years ago. She began boxing for fitness but soon fell in love with the sport. She joined the Army boxing team in 2019 and competed all over the country and internationally. After three years, she decided to go professional.

LCpl Devlin shares her experiences balancing her Army career and boxing. She talks about her early life, her family, and how she started boxing during high school. Despite facing challenges, like retaking her English exams multiple times, she persevered and achieved her goals.

As one of the many inspiring women in the Army, she has won two national titles and competed in various championships. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she even ran 48 miles to raise money for her boxing club. Now, as a professional boxer, she aims to win a world title.

Watch the video to learn more about her journey, her achievements, and her future aspirations. It's a story of dedication, hard work, and passion for boxing.

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