Katie Rowland Senior Boxer
Name: Katie Rowland
Date of Birth: 03/01/1993
Boxing Weight:51kg
Address: Glencastle,Bunnahowen,Ballina, Co.Mayo.
How long have you been boxing for:
I have been boxing for six years.
Boxing Acheivements:
I have 8 All Ireland Titles
8 Mayo/Connaught Titles
Youth/Junior European Silver Medal
Youth/Junior Bronze World Medal
Gold Medal at the Golden Girl Cup Sweeden
Winner in the San Fransisco Showdown, Ireland Vs California. Received Best Boxer of the show.
Western People Sports star award for Boxing in 2007 and 2011.
Why did you start Boxing:
I started boxing when i was 13 because my older sister was going with her friends and i felt left out and wanted to do what my sister was doing so I decided to go with her to training for a night and haven't looked back since.
What's been your best boxing moment so far:
My best boxing moment so far would have to be winning my All Ireland Senior final in the National Stadium. I had put a huge amount of work into training for it and was so happy I won because it meant alot to me.
Why are you good at your sport what gives you that drive to keep going:
Propably because I don't like loosing. Also its a great feeling when you acheive something that you have done all the work yourself in.
What item could you not live without boxing wise:
I wouldn't live without my gumshields i have the same ones since i started and can't get rid of them there too comfy.!!
What's your favourite film:
My Favourite film is probably Into the West it's so irish I have watched alot of times. My best boxing film would be Million Dollar Baby.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why:
My biggest inspiration would have to be Katie Taylor. She is the foundation of Women's Boxing in Ireland,she has acheived so much and has too be really strong as there is a huge amount of pressure on her. She is the perfect athlete.
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know about:
I may act confident but truth is im not really!! and i have to listen to music all the time before i go to sleep, it helps me sleep.
Date of Birth: 03/01/1993
Boxing Weight:51kg
Address: Glencastle,Bunnahowen,Ballina, Co.Mayo.
How long have you been boxing for:
I have been boxing for six years.
Boxing Acheivements:
I have 8 All Ireland Titles
8 Mayo/Connaught Titles
Youth/Junior European Silver Medal
Youth/Junior Bronze World Medal
Gold Medal at the Golden Girl Cup Sweeden
Winner in the San Fransisco Showdown, Ireland Vs California. Received Best Boxer of the show.
Western People Sports star award for Boxing in 2007 and 2011.
Why did you start Boxing:
I started boxing when i was 13 because my older sister was going with her friends and i felt left out and wanted to do what my sister was doing so I decided to go with her to training for a night and haven't looked back since.
What's been your best boxing moment so far:
My best boxing moment so far would have to be winning my All Ireland Senior final in the National Stadium. I had put a huge amount of work into training for it and was so happy I won because it meant alot to me.
Why are you good at your sport what gives you that drive to keep going:
Propably because I don't like loosing. Also its a great feeling when you acheive something that you have done all the work yourself in.
What item could you not live without boxing wise:
I wouldn't live without my gumshields i have the same ones since i started and can't get rid of them there too comfy.!!
What's your favourite film:
My Favourite film is probably Into the West it's so irish I have watched alot of times. My best boxing film would be Million Dollar Baby.
Who is your biggest inspiration and why:
My biggest inspiration would have to be Katie Taylor. She is the foundation of Women's Boxing in Ireland,she has acheived so much and has too be really strong as there is a huge amount of pressure on her. She is the perfect athlete.
Tell us something about yourself that not many people know about:
I may act confident but truth is im not really!! and i have to listen to music all the time before i go to sleep, it helps me sleep.