Identify: Rhiannon Dixon
Age: 28
Twitter: @RhiannonDixon3
Nationality: British
From: Warrington
Stance: Southpaw
File: 9-0 (1)
Subsequent struggle: On April 13 in Manchester she’s going to struggle Karen Carabajal for the vacant WBO world light-weight title
When and why you began boxing:
I began doing boxing as a result of I noticed Ronda Rousey on TV. I initially needed to do MMA as a result of I assumed she was the good individual ever. I bear in mind her saying, “Each muscle in my physique serves a function,” and I simply thought wow. However I used to be instructed if I had not accomplished any martial arts earlier than I ought to begin with boxing. So then I went to my outdated coach in Wigan and began boxing and I cherished it.
Favorite all-time fighter:
I like Roberto Duran and am a secret fan of Lomachenko, however don’t inform Anthony (Crolla). I’m a sucker for a southpaw, so in the meanwhile I’m an enormous fan of Jai Opetaia.
Greatest struggle you’ve seen:
In individual: Ted Cheeseman and Troy Williamson in Liverpool. It was an unbelievable struggle. It was simply loopy. On TV: Graham Earl vs. Michael Katsidis. That struggle simply confirmed the pure grit and canine in them. I watch that when I’m doing my sprints, and it tells me that even when you find yourself down, you’re by no means out.
Private profession spotlight:
In the mean time, after I gained the European title in opposition to Katharina Thanderz final September on the Wembley Enviornment. Profitable the Commonwealth title was very nice as a result of it was mine and Ant’s first title collectively. However profitable the European had extra status to it, I feel.
Hardest opponent:
Mahjouba Oubtil in Spain in 2022 – as a result of the struggle was away from residence and my weight wasn’t proper. The burden was terrible, and it wasn’t even at light-weight, it was at super-lightweight. I didn’t do the burden proper. However she had fought on the Olympics and got here at me with every little thing. I needed to cope with plenty of adversity within the struggle, and I felt I handled it rather well.
Greatest and worst attributes as a boxer:
My worst attribute is that I like a very good moan. I get the work accomplished, however I’m essentially the most important individual ever. After sparring, I get requested what I did nicely, and I’ll say nothing. It was disgusting. However on the flip facet, it’s most likely my finest attribute as a result of I’m by no means happy with something. However I’m additionally an excellent listener. If I’m instructed to do one thing in a struggle, I’ll simply do it.
Coaching tip:
Spend money on your self. You aren’t an knowledgeable in every little thing, so that you want folks round you who’re.
Favorite meal/restaurant:
I’ve a really candy tooth, so something alongside these strains.
Greatest buddies in boxing:
It’s everybody within the fitness center. We’re such a close-knit group. If now we have any points, all of us go to one another. I actually consider that I can belief all of them and that now we have one another’s again. We’re very sincere with one another and may say how we actually really feel.
Which different athlete would you wish to be:
Luke Littler. When he wins, he says, “I’ll most likely simply get a takeaway.” When I’ve accomplished sparring, I’ve to go residence and weight loss plan. He’s only a younger lad residing life and having a lot enjoyable. He’s even bought me concerned with darts. He’s even placing Warrington on the map. Anthony says Luke is his favorite athlete from Warrington.
Final movie/TV present you noticed:
Squid Sport, and I like the truth exhibits, like Actual Housewives of…
Who would play you in a movie of your life?
You recognize the one that is much like me, in that they’re hilarious, is Jennifer Lawrence. I feel she would play me rather well as a result of she has bought that pure charisma and may be very humorous.
Have you ever ever been starstruck:
Once I first met the rugby participant Paul Scunthorpe. I cried after I met him. I used to be in love with him after I was youthful. Andy Farrell, I as soon as adopted him round Marks and Spencer; Katie Taylor, and I simply thought, What do I say to her? I wager she thought I used to be actually bizarre for simply looking at her.
Final time you cried:
I watched a TikTok video a couple of woman who had misplaced her boyfriend, and he or she was simply describing every little thing. I’m an emotional individual. I cry a minimum of as soon as a day worrying about my canine Honey.
Greatest recommendation acquired:
Don’t ever go on commentary underprepared. I did and it was the worst second of my life.
Worst hearsay about your self:
That I do Anthony Crolla’s hair extensions.
One thing not many individuals learn about you:
I’ve bought a birthmark on my brow. Everybody simply thinks it’s a bruise. One time a lower man even began to ice it and put an iron on it. We by no means used him once more.
The place do you see your self in 10 years:
In all probability nonetheless boxing, however at heavyweight. I’ll be the heavyweight champion of the world. However significantly, I need to assist canine in shelters. Do one thing alongside these strains. I’ve a really sturdy calling for serving to canine.
