The Toughest Boxer in Britain
Lucy Wildheart, a Swedish-born boxer based in Essex, is known for her fearless pursuit of fights with world champions and her recent venture into firefighting. As she prepares for her upcoming clash with Australian boxer Skye Nicholson, Wildheart has been juggling physical and mental tests, interviews, and training sessions with the Chelmsford fire brigade.
A Week of Challenges
In the lead-up to her fight on the Katie Taylor vs Chantelle Cameron undercard, Wildheart has been focused on various tasks. She has been cutting down her weight to 9st, organizing her team's fight-night kit, renovating her new home, and anxiously waiting for news about her dream job as a firefighter.
Passion for Serving the Community
Wildheart has always had a desire to serve the community and help others. She recently passed seven physical tests and interviews for the firefighting position and is eagerly awaiting the phone call that will confirm her new post. Despite the physical challenges of the tests, Wildheart embraced the opportunity to prove herself and is proud to have passed.
Optimistic for Success
Wildheart hopes for a perfect week with a win in her upcoming fight and a call from the fire brigade. She acknowledges the potential challenges of balancing her boxing career with her firefighting duties but remains optimistic. Wildheart believes that with another big win, she can confidently pursue both careers and make a positive impact in her community.
Swedish Boxing on the Rise
Swedish boxing has been gaining attention recently, with Otto Wallin named as Anthony Joshua's opponent for a December fight in Saudi Arabia. Similarly to Wildheart, Wallin left his home country to pursue his boxing career in a more boxing-friendly environment. Wildheart believes that Matchroom, the shared promoter of AJ and Nicholson, has made a mistake by selecting two Swedish boxers who have the potential to become the country's biggest exports since Abba and Ikea.
Confidence in Upsets
Despite being seen as underdogs in their respective fights, Wildheart and Wallin are confident in their abilities to cause upsets. Wildheart believes that Nicholson and Joshua may have underestimated their opponents and is determined to prove them wrong. With her past experiences and newfound confidence, Wildheart aims to shock the boxing world and celebrate a victory for Sweden.
