WHEN LISA WHITESIDE embarks on her professional voyage, with the first stop being Stevenage FC on May 18, there is one port of call – or rather person – she cannot wait to encounter. “My weight is the same as Nicola Adams,” explained Whiteside on her Olympic omission. “Rival,” responded Whiteside, who intends to play catch-up on the soon-to-be world title challenger. “I didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity of the pro game and I felt it was the right time to go. “My super-strength is my fitness and power, so to do it in the pro game with eight ounce gloves and no head guard is just going to suit my style.

Source: News 24 May 02, 2019 12:00 UTC