Amateur boxer Mia Hull explains how she balances life between the ring and the dental lab, and what it has taught her.
Boxing runs in my blood. My dad had 148 fights, and watching his old videos ignited something in me. I knew I wanted to continue his legacy and carve my own path in the sport. After seeing him boxing a national champion in Mexico 2009, I also realised that you can travel with boxing, and that’s what I’m eager to do.
My early memories of watching my dad box are from seeing clips of him on Youtube and noticing his confidence. I remember all my uncles going to his fights, the pictures and trophies around the house, and taking pictures with his belts. I also remember my dad doing interviews and speaking in front of thousands of people about developing new skills and using his network for his net worth. When I was younger, my dad used to take us to gyms, and I fell in love with it – I enjoyed being in that environment.
Sparring with my dad made me want to step into the ring as my technique developed and my mindset grew stronger. I loved letting my hands go – I felt free.
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