U.S. Olympic Athletes
Liz Leddy
Weight Class: Lightweight/125 lb/57 kg
Height: 5-5
Height: 5-5
Birthdate: 4/5/1981
Coach's Name: Robert Russo
Club Name: Portland Boxing Club
Began Boxing: 1999
Career Highlight: 2007 National Golden Gloves silver medal, 2011 USA National Championships runner-up
Who has been your biggest influence and why: Coach Russo for never giving up on anything, and always pushing himself and others to do the best they can
How did you get involved in boxing: Needed an outlet, a non-school sport, and a way to get off the streets
What is your greatest strength in the ring: Tenacity, accuracy
Did you ever play any other sports: Swimming, soccer, equestrian
What do you love most about boxing: The challenge and reward, group and individual development of character, comradery.
What are your goals in and out of the ring: To become a National Champion, do the best I can to help women's boxing into the Olympics by training and improving skills, and then turn pro
What is your favorite TV show: ESPN Boxing After Dark, Friday Night Fights
What are your hobbies outside of boxing: Running with my pitbull, Nala
What is something interesting about you that most people don't know: Born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.
Coach's Name: Robert Russo
Club Name: Portland Boxing Club
Began Boxing: 1999
Career Highlight: 2007 National Golden Gloves silver medal, 2011 USA National Championships runner-up
Who has been your biggest influence and why: Coach Russo for never giving up on anything, and always pushing himself and others to do the best they can
How did you get involved in boxing: Needed an outlet, a non-school sport, and a way to get off the streets
What is your greatest strength in the ring: Tenacity, accuracy
Did you ever play any other sports: Swimming, soccer, equestrian
What do you love most about boxing: The challenge and reward, group and individual development of character, comradery.
What are your goals in and out of the ring: To become a National Champion, do the best I can to help women's boxing into the Olympics by training and improving skills, and then turn pro
What is your favorite TV show: ESPN Boxing After Dark, Friday Night Fights
What are your hobbies outside of boxing: Running with my pitbull, Nala
What is something interesting about you that most people don't know: Born in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.
