U.S. Olympic Athletes

Qurdisha Gilliam

Weight Class:  Light Heavyweight/165 lb/75 kg
Height:  5-8
Coach's Name:  Ernest Butts, Jr.
Club Name:  Middle Georgia Boxing Club
Began Boxing:  2005
Who has been your biggest influence and why:  My mother because she inspires me to work hard each and every day.
How did you get involved in boxing:  I turned thirty years old, and played teams sports most of my life and wanted to try something different.
Did you ever play any other sports:  Basketball, volleyball, track, softball
What do you love most about boxing:  It's a one-on-one sport.  You can't blame anyone else about your performance other than yourself.
What are your goals in and out of the ring:  Focusing on my strengths and talents, working to be my best, and making a commitment to always be better tomorrow than I am today.
What is your favorite TV show:  Monk
What are your hobbies outside of boxing:  Riding my motorcycle and hiking
What is something interesting about you that most people don't know:  I like to listen to classical music and love stage plays.