Angela Sperry
Weight Class: Super Heavyweight/178+lb/81+kg
Height: 5-8
Coach's name: Jason Marquoit
Club name: West Portland Boxing
Began boxing: 2001
Career Highlight: The 2007 USA Woman's Championship
Who has been your biggest influence and why: My Mom, She has been the best example of tenacity and strength. She always taught me to pursue my dreams and challenged me to pursue them with passion. She always encouraged me to be my best.
How did you get involved in boxing: I had it set in my heart to box. I sought out a club, walked in and started training..
What is your greatest strength in the ring: Footwork and movement
Did you ever play any other sports: Soccer
What do you love most about boxing: I love the dedication, commitment, and determination required to succeed. I love the positive work ethic that is needed to improve my weaknesses, and the self-discipline needed to be great.
What are your goals in and out of the ring: To win a national title. I also want to get a degree in fire science so that I may work at a municipal fire department.
What is your favorite movie: Troy
What is your favorite TV Show: CSI: Las Vegas
What are your hobbies outside of boxing: Snowboarding, reading and shopping
What is something different that most people don't know about you?: I lived in India for three months as a volunteer at the Mother Teresa Orphanage in Calcutta, and I taught English in Darjeeling.
2008
U.S. Future Stars National Championship: lost on points to Victoria Perez, Ventura, Calif., 16-8, in the finals.
