U.S. Olympic Athletes

Maria Norton Baumer

Weight Class:  Light Heavyweight/165 lb/75 kg
Height:  5-6
Coach's Name:  Mike Stafford
Club Name:  Millvale PAL
Began Boxing:  2008
Career Highlight:  Winning my 1st fight
Who has been your biggest influence and why:  My coach, Mike Stafford.  He's the one to encourage me to try hard and fight competitively.
How did you get involved in boxing:  I started to box for fitness
What is your greatest strength in the ring:  My heart
Did you ever play any other sports:  Football and softball
What do you love most about boxing:  The physical and mental toughness it takes to compete.
What are your goals in and out of the ring:  To win a national tournament and be the best person I can be.
What are your hobbies outside of boxing:  Reading and hanging out with my dogs.
What is something interesting about you that most people don't know:  I played women's tackle football for Icky Woods.